(USA) Staff, Software Engineer, Information Security

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Software Engineer, DS Core drives the technical execution, automation, and operational excellence of the Active Directory Service Fabric. This role will be seen as an Infrastructure Automation & Identity Operations Expert and will maintain the health of core services—including LDAP, Replication, and Kerberos—while leading the implementation of automation workflows across a hybrid physical and virtual footprint. You will act as a lead technical resource, using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure foundational identity services are secure, performant, and resilient.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in enterprise Active Directory engineering and operations.
Demonstrated expertise in PowerShell or other automation frameworks to drive an "Automation First" mindset.
Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms and maintaining physical server infrastructure.
Strong understanding of AD Replication, site topology, and enterprise Windows operating system troubleshooting.
Practical knowledge of Access Control Models (RBAC), security protocols, and networking fundamentals.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 4years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Option 2: 6 years’ experience in software 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 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 join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Execute the technical requirements for the Hybrid AD Service Fabric, ensuring parity and stability across physical and virtual domain controllers.
Provide high-tier operational support for core directory services, including LDAP, Replication (SYSVOL/AD), and Kerberos.
Drive the development of automation pipelines to streamline provisioning, patching, and configuration management for all domain controllers.
Implement and validate security controls, including hardened OS baselines, encryption of data, and least privilege access models.
Support a modern privileged access strategy aligned with Zero Trust principles, separating identity administration from platform management.
Conduct formal capacity planning assessments to ensure domain controllers are appropriately sized for enterprise workloads.
Maintain and support Domain Controllers throughout the enterprise, ensuring high availability through distributed placement across hosts and sites.
Address alerts, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for complex directory service issues.
Maintain and update high-quality technical documentation for AD DS design and operational requirements.
Optimize directory performance, site topology, and replication to maintain stability in a global hybrid environment.
Manage Group Policy Objects (GPO) design, implementation, and lifecycle management.
Participate in the team on-call rotation and provide technical mentorship to the engineering organization.

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 and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U is a 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.