(usa) Senior Software Engineer, Information Security

Walmart Walmart · Retail · David Glass Technology Center Property Costs AR Bentonville, HERNDON, VA TECH FACILITY VA Herndon

Senior Software Engineer in Information Security responsible for designing and implementing advanced security solutions across enterprise systems. The role involves analyzing business processes, troubleshooting complex issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring secure, scalable software delivery. The team develops a platform for data-driven decision-making and strategic planning optimization, emphasizing scalable, modular software solutions, automation, and continuous integration.

What you'd actually do

  1. Provide advanced support for enterprise security services by troubleshooting, resolving issues, and maintaining code and configurations using version control.
  2. Analyze systems and business processes to design and implement security solutions aligned with customer requirements and technical standards.
  3. Lead technical design efforts, develop specifications, and oversee implementation to ensure robust application security and system reliability.
  4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to allocate resources, test, debug, and deploy complex programs and scripts following established development life cycles.
  5. Monitor system performance, alerts, and security metrics to identify improvements and maintain operational excellence.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 5 years' experience in information technology within the past 10 years OR 7 years' experience in information technology or related field within the past 10 years.
  • Proven expertise in application and cloud security within enterprise environments.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, YAML, HTML, and full stack development practices.
  • Experience with version control software and managing code/configuration changes.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and security solution design.
  • Ability to analyze complex systems, troubleshoot root causes, and implement effective fixes.
  • Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams and communicating technical information clearly.

Nice to have

  • Certified Intrusion analyst (GCIAs), GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED), Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), and/or Security+ certification
  • Leading Technical Team
  • Mainframe Technology
  • Professional certification i
  • JIRA for issue tracking and agile project management.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining system reliability and scalability.