(USA) Staff, Systems And Infrastructure Engineer, Information Security

Walmart • Herndon, VA

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About The Position

The Staff, Systems and Infrastructure Engineer, Information Security designs, implements, and maintains secure, scalable IT infrastructure. The role applies expertise in system architecture, security frameworks, automation, and configuration management to support compliance and operational excellence. It analyzes system performance, drives infrastructure enhancements, and supports continuous integration and delivery while working across teams to address security risks, optimize resource use, and strengthen the reliability and resilience of enterprise systems.

The role is part of Walmart’s Identity Platform Team, which delivers identity infrastructure for secure, scalable, and resilient access across Walmart’s technology ecosystem. The team engineers and manages enterprise platforms for directory services, authentication, authorization, privileged access, and integrations across workforce, applications, cloud, and infrastructure. Its work includes platform engineering, architecture, governance, configuration, and lifecycle management, using DevOps, automation, APIs, and telemetry to improve reliability and service delivery, maintain controls, and lead audit readiness, resiliency, governance, and platform modernization.

Requirements

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related area, and 4 years of experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or a related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• Option 2: 6 years of experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or a related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• Expertise in infrastructure design, including software architecture, distributed systems, and scalability principles.
• Strong knowledge of security standards, frameworks, and methodologies, such as Risk Management Framework and System Security Plans.
• Experience with automation tools, scripting languages, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Proficiency in configuration management and infrastructure maintenance to ensure system reliability and security.
• Ability to analyze system performance for nonfunctional requirements, including reliability, operability, and efficiency.
• Skill in identity and access management, mobile security, and infrastructure security best practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and security compliance assessments.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related area and 2 years of experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects.
• Background creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices and Walmart accessibility standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, secure infrastructure solutions aligned with business and security requirements.
• Analyze system performance and nonfunctional requirements to ensure reliability, efficiency, and security.
• Implement automation scripts to enhance continuous integration and delivery processes.
• Maintain documentation on deployments, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct security risk assessments and compliance reviews to uphold organizational standards.
• Monitor infrastructure health, troubleshoot issues, and optimize configurations to improve security posture.
• Collaborate on capacity planning and infrastructure growth to meet evolving business needs.
• Apply security controls and identity access management best practices across systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Walmart-paid Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.

What This Job Offers

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