(USA) Senior Systems and Infrastructure Engineer, Information Security
About The Position
The Senior Systems and Infrastructure Engineer, Information Security, plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and scalable infrastructure solutions. This position involves developing modular system architectures, automating workflows, and ensuring disaster recovery readiness while adhering to security standards and compliance requirements. The role requires expertise in infrastructure performance optimization, configuration management, and risk assessment to support business objectives. The engineer collaborates with stakeholders to deliver resilient, efficient, and secure systems that align with organizational goals and evolving technology landscapes. The IS – Endpoint Security team at Walmart manages and secures a global endpoint fleet of millions of devices across stores, distribution centers, and corporate environments. The team develops software systems that enable fleet-wide visibility, automated remediation, compliance enforcement, and endpoint telemetry analysis. Operating at a large scale, the team prioritizes engineering quality and security outcomes. Members apply expertise in infrastructure security, scalability design, configuration management, disaster recovery, and automation to maintain robust and efficient systems that support Walmart’s global operations and safeguard critical technology assets.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in infrastructure security, scalability design, and configuration management.
- Strong knowledge of disaster recovery planning and execution within complex systems.
- Experience with automation tools and scripting languages to streamline workflows.
- Ability to translate high-level designs into detailed, modular, and maintainable solutions.
- Familiarity with risk analysis, security frameworks, and compliance review processes.
- Skilled in infrastructure maintenance, including backups, patch management, and performance monitoring.
- Proficient in capacity management to optimize resource utilization and forecast needs.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills for issue resolution and escalation management.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 3 years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
- OR 5 years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC
- Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area
- 1 year’s experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects
- Background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
- Knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions aligned with business requirements and security standards.
- Develop and maintain system security plans, conduct risk and compliance reviews to ensure robust protection.
- Automate routine infrastructure tasks using scripting and configuration management tools to enhance operational efficiency.
- Perform infrastructure maintenance including backups, patch management, and performance monitoring to ensure system reliability.
- Collaborate on requirement analysis, scoping, and solution design to address functional and non-functional needs.
- Manage capacity planning and optimize resource utilization to support current and future business demands.
- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues, escalating as necessary to maintain service continuity.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement
- Jury duty
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
