Distinguished, Vulnerability Scanning Engineer

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off (PTO)

Live Better U education benefit

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR seeks a Distinguished, Vulnerability Scanning Engineer to define the enterprise scanning architecture and steer the vulnerability management program across the global Walmart ecosystem.

You will lead the technical vision for discovering, identifying, and assessing vulnerabilities at scale, mentor engineers, and influence the security engineering strategy while advancing next‑gen scanning approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area.
• 6 years’ experience in vulnerability scanning, or 8 years’ experience in vulnerability scanning.
• Experience in a technology, retail, or data-driven company is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define the vulnerability scanning architecture across the enterprise.
• Scale vulnerability management capabilities across Walmart’s global ecosystem.
• Mentor senior engineers and influence security engineering strategy.
• Evaluate next-gen scanning approaches including AI/ML-assisted vulnerability identification.

Skills

Vulnerability scanning

Security architecture

Risk reduction

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area

Job description

Position Summary…

Distinguished, Vulnerability Scanning Engineer responsibilities include evolving the vulnerability identification program, optimizing the vulnerability management program, defining and implementing strategic risk reduction initiatives, and scaling vulnerability management capabilities across the global Walmart ecosystem.

What you’ll do…

The Distinguished, Vulnerability Scanning Engineer serves as thetechnical authorityon vulnerability scanning architecture, strategy, and engineering across the enterprise. This role defines the technical vision for how the organization discovers, identifies, and assesses security vulnerabilities at global scale — spanning network, cloud, container, andotherenvironments. As a senior individual contributor on the vulnerability management team, this engineer drives innovation invulnerability identificationcoverage, accuracy, performance, and automation while mentoring senior engineers and influencing the broader security engineering strategy.

Distinguished, Vulnerability Scanning Engineer:
Responsibilities include evolving the vulnerability identification program, optimizing the vulnerability management program, defining, and implementing strategic risk reduction initiatives, and scaling vulnerability management capabilities across the global Walmart ecosystem. Inaddition:

Define and own the enterprise-wide vulnerability scanning architecture

Evolve a scalable, resilient scanning infrastructurecapable of operating across diverse network segments, cloud providers, and global data centers

Advancethe technical roadmapfor scanning capabilities — evaluating emerging technologies and driving and influencing adoption decisions

Enhance scan orchestration frameworks that balance coverage,frequency, performance impact, and asset criticality

Evaluate and pilot next-generation scanning approaches including AI/ML-assisted vulnerability identification

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

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Minimum Qualifications…

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 6 years’ experience in vulnerability scanning, or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Option 2: 8 years’ experience in vulnerability scanning or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Preferred Qualifications…

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

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 4 years’ experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects.

Primary Location…

805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.