About the role

Principal Engineer leading design and implementation of secure architectures for Walmart’s AI Security Team. Responsibilities include risk management, capacity planning, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

Define and document architectural blueprints and technical priorities for systems and infrastructure aligned with business and technology strategies.
Design scalable, secure, and high-performance system components ensuring compliance with security frameworks and standards.
Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline deployment, configuration, and operational processes within CI/CD pipelines.
Analyze system requirements, assess risks, and prioritize enhancements to optimize infrastructure performance and security posture.
Conduct vulnerability assessments, audit firewall logs, and recommend improvements to strengthen system defenses.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve escalated technical issues and support capacity planning initiatives.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 5 years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Option 2: 7 years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Extensive expertise in information systems security and risk management frameworks, including NIST CSF.
Proficiency in systems engineering, cryptography, and cybersecurity best practices.
Strong experience with vulnerability assessments and application of OWASP standards.
Skilled in automation and scripting, particularly Python, to enhance continuous integration and delivery processes.
Ability to design scalable, secure infrastructure architectures aligned with technology strategies.
Proven capability in infrastructure maintenance, capacity planning, and performance optimization.
Knowledge of configuration management and security compliance requirements within complex environments.

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.
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.