(USA) Software Engineer III, Information Security
About The Position
The Software Engineer III, Information Security provides advanced support for enterprise security services, troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving complex issues. The role designs and implements security solutions, monitors system performance, coordinates with stakeholders, and leads critical incident responses. It also contributes to continuous improvement, documentation, and knowledge sharing while ensuring alignment with business needs and security standards. The position is part of Walmart’s AI Security Team, which develops and maintains security frameworks to protect AI-driven enterprise assets. The team addresses risks related to Generative AI and Agentic Workflows, including prompt injection and model supply chain challenges. It builds secure, scalable infrastructure using systems engineering, cloud migration, continuous integration, and software development expertise. The engineer supports security services through troubleshooting and change procedures; analyzes systems and business processes to deliver security solutions; participates in software development lifecycle activities; monitors performance, alerts, and security events; collaborates with stakeholders; coordinates incident response; and maintains version control and configuration management for security software and scripts.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in software engineering focused on information security and enterprise security services support.
- Proficiency in Python, Microsoft Azure, and GitHub for version control and continuous delivery.
- Strong knowledge of intrusion detection and prevention systems and AI/ML security applications.
- Ability to analyze systems and business processes to design and implement effective security solutions.
- Skill in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem resolution in complex technical environments.
- Experience leading technical projects and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver secure software solutions.
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder collaboration and technical presentations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 3 years of information technology experience within the past 7 years; or 5 years of information technology or related experience within the past 7 years; or a master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED), Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and/or Security+ certification.
- Mainframe technology experience.
- Experience with programming languages such as Java, C/C++, .NET, Rexx, Cobol, or Powershell.
- SAP experience.
- Experience with version control software such as Subversion, Git, or Librarian.
- Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, accessibility best practices, and integrating digital accessibility into products and services.
- Experience working as a project or team lead.
- Experience writing SQL queries in a database platform such as Oracle, DB2, or SQL Server.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced support for enterprise security services by troubleshooting, resolving issues, and managing change procedures.
- Analyze systems and business processes to design and implement security solutions aligned with customer requirements.
- Lead and participate in system development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
- Monitor system performance, alerts, and security events to ensure availability, reliability, and compliance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs, provide technical guidance, and drive continuous improvements.
- Coordinate and lead incident response efforts, including war room meetings and communication of findings.
- Maintain version control and configuration management for security-related software and scripts.
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.
- Voting leave.
- Short-term and 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, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
- Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
- Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
