(USA) Senior Systems and Infrastructure Engineer, Information Security

Walmart Inc.; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase

Paid time off (PTO)

Live Better U education benefit

Employee discounts

Disability coverage

Military Leave Pay

Parental leave and family care leave

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Senior Systems and Infrastructure Engineer specializing in Information Security to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure infrastructure aligned with business and technical requirements.

This role involves automating workflows, managing disaster recovery plans, and ensuring compliance with security standards while collaborating across teams to optimize resources and resolve complex issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area with 3 years’ experience.
• 5 years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or related area in technology, retail, or data‑driven company.
• Preferred certifications such as Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Develop detailed system designs from high-level architecture, ensuring modularity and extensibility.
• Automate infrastructure deployment and maintenance using scripting and configuration management tools.
• Conduct risk and compliance reviews to uphold security standards and frameworks.
• Perform routine infrastructure maintenance, including backups, patch management, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate on capacity planning to optimize resource utilization and support future growth.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues, providing effective solutions and escalation as needed.
• Support coding and automation efforts to enhance CI/CD processes.

Skills

Infrastructure security

System architecture

Automation tooling

Python scripting

Configuration management

Disaster recovery

Identity & access

CI/CD pipelines

Telemetry implementation

Capacity management

Security frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Master's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Active Directory

Cloud platforms

Automation tools

Job description

Position Summary

As a Senior Systems and Infrastructure Engineer specializing in Information Security, you will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure infrastructure solutions aligned with business and technical requirements. This role involves developing modular system architectures, automating workflows, managing disaster recovery plans, and ensuring compliance with security standards. You will collaborate across teams to optimize resource utilization, address infrastructure performance, and resolve complex issues. Your expertise in automation, configuration management, and security frameworks will support the continuous improvement of resilient and efficient systems that safeguard organizational assets and enable business continuity.

About the team

The Workforce Identity Lifecycle Management (WILM) team oversees the full lifecycle of workforce identities, ensuring precise account provisioning, updates, and deactivation. They deliver automated identity services integrated with HR systems and platforms such as Active Directory and cloud environments. Focused on identity synchronization, automation, and governance, the team enhances data accuracy, reduces manual efforts, and maintains secure, compliant identity operations. Their work ensures consistent identity data enterprise-wide, supports essential access management, and drives ongoing improvements in identity security and operational efficiency.

What you'll do

• Design and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.


• Develop detailed system designs from high-level architecture, ensuring modularity and extensibility.


• Automate infrastructure deployment and maintenance using scripting and configuration management tools.


• Conduct risk and compliance reviews to uphold security standards and frameworks.


• Perform routine infrastructure maintenance, including backups, patch management, and performance monitoring.


• Collaborate on capacity planning to optimize resource utilization and support future growth.


• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues, providing effective solutions and escalation as needed.


• Support coding and automation efforts to enhance continuous integration and delivery processes.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in infrastructure security, systems architecture, and scalability design for distributed systems.


• Proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages such as Python to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.


• Strong knowledge of configuration management, disaster recovery planning, and capacity management to ensure system reliability.


• Expertise in identity and access management, incident response, and security risk and compliance frameworks.


• Ability to develop modular, extensible designs aligned with business and technical requirements.


• Familiarity with coding standards, CI/CD pipelines, and telemetry implementation for secure, maintainable code.


• Proven skills in evaluating trade‑offs and resolving complex infrastructure issues independently.

Benefits and Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $216,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Stock.

• 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.


• 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.


• For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 3 years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data‑driven company.


• 5 years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data‑driven company.

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

2245 Monroe St, Herndon, VA 20171, 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.

Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom‑and‑pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.