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

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase

Paid time off (PTO)

Live Better U education benefit

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Staff Systems and Infrastructure Engineer in Information Security to design and maintain scalable, secure infrastructure aligned with business needs. You will analyze performance, automate deployments, and ensure compliance with security standards, leading resilience initiatives across Walmart’s enterprise.

The Identity Platform Team manages enterprise identity services, governance, and platform observability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 4 years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• 6 years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• 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.
• We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices and Walmart’s accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, secure infrastructure solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Analyze system performance and nonfunctional requirements to ensure reliability, efficiency, and security.
• Automate deployment, configuration, and operational processes to enhance system responsiveness and reduce manual tasks.
• Conduct security risk assessments and compliance reviews, implementing controls to safeguard enterprise systems.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation on infrastructure, deployments, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate on architectural design, applying appropriate patterns and frameworks for modular, extensible systems.
• Monitor infrastructure capacity and plan for future growth to optimize resource utilization.
• Investigate and resolve infrastructure issues, ensuring system availability and security integrity.

Skills

Security controls

Enterprise security engineering

IT infrastructure

Automation (CI/CD)

System design

Config management

Disaster recovery

Scripting

Automation tooling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering/IS/Cybersecurity or related field

Job description

Position Summary…

What you’ll do…

Role summary:
As a Staff Systems and Infrastructure Engineer in Information Security, you will design and maintain scalable, secure infrastructure solutions aligned with business and technical requirements. This role involves analyzing system performance, implementing automation for operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with security standards and frameworks. You will develop detailed architectural designs, manage configuration and capacity planning, and lead efforts to enhance system reliability and security. Collaborating across teams, you will drive continuous improvement and innovation to support Walmart’s enterprise security objectives and infrastructure resilience.
About the team:
The Identity Platform Team delivers essential identity infrastructure that supports secure, scalable, and resilient operations across Walmart’s technology ecosystem. The team oversees engineering, governance, and lifecycle management of enterprise identity platforms, ensuring standardization, high availability, and future readiness. Key responsibilities include directory services, policy governance, configuration management, backup, recovery, and platform observability. Leveraging DevOps, automation, and telemetry-driven operations, the team enhances platform reliability and efficiency. It also leads business continuity, disaster recovery planning, audit readiness, and technical governance, enabling Walmart’s digital transformation through a robust and scalable identity architecture.
What you’ll do:

• Design and develop scalable, secure infrastructure solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Analyze system performance and nonfunctional requirements to ensure reliability, efficiency, and security.
• Automate deployment, configuration, and operational processes to enhance system responsiveness and reduce manual tasks.
• Conduct security risk assessments and compliance reviews, implementing controls to safeguard enterprise systems.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation on infrastructure, deployments, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate on architectural design, applying appropriate patterns and frameworks for modular, extensible systems.
• Monitor infrastructure capacity and plan for future growth to optimize resource utilization.
• Investigate and resolve infrastructure issues, ensuring system availability and security integrity.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven expertise in security controls, risk management frameworks, and enterprise security engineering.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, infrastructure security, and cyber security best practices.
• Experience with automation, continuous integration, and continuous delivery pipelines to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ability to design scalable, modular, and secure systems aligned with architectural standards and nonfunctional requirements.
• Proficiency in configuration management, traceability matrix development, and compliance review processes.
• Skilled in analyzing system performance, identifying gaps, and implementing disaster recovery and security risk mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with scripting languages and automation tools to support infrastructure maintenance and issue resolution.
  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 $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 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 4years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Option 2: 6 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 2 years’ 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.