(USA) Senior Systems and Infrastructure Engineer, Information Security

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, vision, andd

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Education benefit programs

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a senior, hands‑on engineer to build, modernize, and operate the enterprise SailPoint IdentityIQ platform from Bentonville, AR. You will design identity lifecycle workflows, access controls, and governance across AD, Entra ID, Workday, RACF, and cloud environments using Java, APIs, and automation.

You will lead upgrades, hardening, monitoring, incident response, and disaster recovery while balancing security, reliability and user experience.

Qualifications

• Identity governance expertise with SailPoint IdentityIQ and related IAM platforms.
• Experience designing identity lifecycle workflows, access requests, certifications, and role governance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions.
• Develop and maintain system security plans and conduct risk assessments.
• Automate infrastructure tasks with scripting and automation tools.
• Perform routine maintenance including backups, patching, and monitoring.
• Collaborate on requirement analysis and design tradeoffs for modular components.
• Manage capacity planning and optimize resource usage.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues to maintain integrity.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Automation

SailPoint IdentityIQ

Identity Security Cloud

Java

APIs

Cloud platforms

Active Directory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SailPoint IdentityIQ

Identity Security Cloud

Active Directory

Workday

Entra ID

Job description

Position Summary...

What you’ll do...Role summary:

This senior, hands‑on engineering role builds, modernizes, and operates Walmart’s enterprise SailPoint IdentityIQ platform. The engineer designs identity lifecycle workflows, access requests, certifications, role governance, policy controls, and risk capabilities. They develop integrations with Active Directory, Entra ID, Workday, RACF, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications using Java, APIs, and automation. The role also leads upgrades, platform hardening, monitoring, incident response, resiliency, and disaster recovery. Success requires deep IdentityIQ expertise, strong systems engineering skills, technical ownership, and the ability to balance security, reliability, user experience, compliance, and delivery speed.

About the team:

The Security Identity Governance & Administration (SIGA) team enables Walmart to operate securely at global scale by ensuring the right people have the right access to the right resources at the right time. We design, engineer, and operate enterprise identity governance solutions that automate access management, strengthen security, simplify compliance, and reduce risk. Through scalable platforms, resilient infrastructure, and business‑aligned governance, we help protect Walmart's associates, customers, data, and technology while accelerating the company's ability to innovate and grow securely.

What you’ll do:

• Design and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions aligned with business and security requirements.
• Develop and maintain system security plans, conduct risk and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to standards.
• Automate infrastructure tasks using scripting languages and automation tools to enhance operational efficiency.
• Perform routine infrastructure maintenance, including backups, patch management, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate on requirement analysis, scoping, and design tradeoffs to deliver modular, extensible system components.
• Manage capacity planning and optimize resource utilization to meet current and future demands.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues, escalating as necessary to maintain system integrity.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in infrastructure security, scalability design, and disaster recovery planning.
• Proficiency in systems engineering and configuration management tools to maintain robust infrastructure.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and automation expertise using tools like Chef or Puppet.
• Knowledge of identity governance and administration, including SailPoint Identity Security Cloud and Identity IQ.
• Ability to design modular, extensible solutions aligned with security standards and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in capacity management, performance optimization, and issue resolution within complex IT environments.
• Familiarity with coding standards, secure software development lifecycle, and telemetry implementation.

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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

• Stock

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 3years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data‑driven company.
• Option 2: 5 years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering 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+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC, Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 1 year’s experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects, We value candidates with a 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. The ideal candidate would have 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.

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.