(USA) Senior Network Engineer

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Walmart is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to oversee the design, maintenance, and optimization of network infrastructure. The role monitors network performance, resolves complex issues, and implements enhancements to support high availability, reliability, business objectives, and service level agreements. It requires expertise in network architecture, security, troubleshooting, network operations, maintenance planning, and risk assessment, as well as collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position is part of the Network Documentation team, which documents, implements, and validates enterprise network deployments against design requirements. The team creates network maps of IDF/MDF cabinets, structured cabling, and wireless access points; supports field activities during network cutovers and remotely resolves deployment challenges; and analyzes post-installation wireless survey data to verify coverage, performance, and compliance with design standards.

The annual salary range is $80,000 to $155,000. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses, and certain positions may also include stock.

Requirements

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, information systems, electrical engineering, or a related area, and 3 years of experience in large-scale networking environments or a related area.
• Option 2: 5 years of experience in large-scale networking environments or a related area.
• Extensive experience in network architecture, design, and security, with a strong understanding of industry standards and best practices.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and alerting tools, including setting and evaluating KPIs such as availability, MTBF, and MTTR.
• Ability to develop and execute network maintenance plans, troubleshoot faults, and implement recovery procedures.
• Skill in requirement analysis and risk assessment, and in translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Expertise in issue resolution, escalation processes, and continuous process improvement in complex network environments.
• Knowledge of coding standards and scripting for network operations automation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, information systems, electrical engineering, or a related area and 1 year of experience in large-scale networking environments or a related area.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices.
• Cisco certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance using metrics and KPIs to ensure service level objectives are met and identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop and implement network maintenance plans, coordinating updates, expansions, and fault resolution to maintain reliability.
• Analyze business and technical requirements to design and optimize network infrastructure.
• Lead resolution of complex network faults, collaborating with teams and escalating when necessary.
• Guide coding and automation efforts for network operations, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with technical standards.
• Document, implement, and validate enterprise network deployments against design requirements.
• Create network maps of IDF/MDF cabinets, structured cabling, and wireless access points.
• Support field activities during network cutovers and resolve deployment challenges remotely.
• Analyze wireless survey data after installation to verify coverage, performance, and compliance with design standards.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave.
• Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates, with tuition, books, and fees paid for covered programs.
• Performance-based annual or quarterly bonuses.
• Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior