(USA) Staff, Network Engineer, Information Security
About The Position
Join Walmart as a Staff Network Engineer specializing in Information Security, where you will design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructures aligned with business needs. This role involves optimizing network performance, driving automation through Infrastructure as Code and cloud technologies, and ensuring compliance with security standards. You will collaborate across teams to enhance system reliability, scalability, and security while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will contribute to safeguarding critical systems and advancing Walmart’s technology strategy within a dynamic and evolving environment. About the team: The team leads the design and implementation of advanced global network segmentation strategies focused on regulatory compliance and enterprise security. It drives innovation by researching emerging technologies and delivering automated infrastructure as code solutions to support evolving business needs. Members provide technical guidance and mentorship within a global security engineering environment. The team emphasizes strategic architecture development for complex, high-scale security programs and maintains audit compliance initiatives. Collaboration and expertise in cloud automation, network protocols, and continuous integration pipelines ensure robust, scalable security solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in network design, maintenance, and issue resolution aligned with industry standards and business needs.
- Strong knowledge of coding standards, scripting, and automation tools to support continuous integration and delivery processes.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and GCP, including infrastructure as code and cloud automation.
- Ability to analyze network performance metrics and implement improvements to optimize availability and reliability.
- Familiarity with security standards and telemetry implementation to enhance system monitoring and risk mitigation.
- Skilled in collaborating across teams to drive scalable, secure, and high-availability network solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 4 years’ experience in network engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
- 6 years’ experience in network engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Security+, Network+, GISF, GSEC, CISSP, or CCSP
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related area and 2 years’ 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 joining efforts to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructure aligned with business requirements and industry standards.
- Monitor network performance, analyze metrics, and optimize systems to ensure high availability and reliability.
- Develop and enforce network security policies, protocols, and configurations to protect organizational assets.
- Automate network operations and repetitive tasks using Infrastructure as Code and cloud automation tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, resolve network issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks to enhance network scalability, security, and efficiency.
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 leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption expense reimbursement
- Surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
