(USA) Penetration Testing Engineer III

Walmart

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Bentonville, AR
Salary
$90,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $173k
This role $135k
$76k most similar roles pay here $218k

This role pays less than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$204,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $135k versus about $173k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Walmart

Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail

Walmart currently has 196 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 189 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · (USA) Penetration Testing Engineer III

The Penetration Testing Engineer III at Walmart’s Penetration Testing team is responsible for identifying and assessing security vulnerabilities across various systems and networks, evaluating controls using cybersecurity principles and frameworks, and recommending effective mitigation strategies. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to understand technical requirements and support the implementation of robust security measures while maintaining detailed documentation of testing results and network performance metrics. The engineer must possess proven expertise in penetration testing techniques, strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and risk management methodologies, proficiency with scripting, operating systems, networking, and cloud computing environments, and familiarity with secure coding standards and vulnerability management practices. This position requires advanced technical skills to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems supporting millions of customers globally.

What you'll do

  • Conduct comprehensive penetration testing to identify security vulnerabilities.
  • Evaluate security controls using cybersecurity principles and frameworks.
  • Recommend prioritized remediation strategies based on risk severity.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of testing results and network performance metrics.
  • Stay current with emerging cyber threats and contribute to continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

  • Proven expertise in penetration testing techniques and vulnerability identification.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and risk management methodologies.
  • Experience assessing security controls and recommending mitigation strategies based on risk severity.
  • Proficiency with scripting, operating systems, networking, and cloud computing environments.
  • Ability to analyze business and technical requirements for defining testing scopes and priorities.
  • Familiarity with secure coding standards and vulnerability management practices.
  • Effective collaboration skills to engage stakeholders in cyber risk management initiatives.

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