Principal Software Engineer, Information Security

Walmart

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bentonville, AR
Salary: $110,000–$220,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role pays less than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$214,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $165k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

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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 724 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer, Information Security

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JOB TITLE: (USA) Principal, Software Engineer, Information Security The Principal Software Engineer in Information Security joins a global security engineering team focused on advanced network segmentation, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure security. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable software solutions while overseeing coding standards and mentoring engineering teams. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying stakeholder needs, driving automation within CI/CD pipelines, and managing defect resolution to ensure system integrity. You will utilize expertise in Microsoft Azure, network protocols, and infrastructure as code to solve complex security challenges. The position requires a deep understanding of security technologies, test strategy development, and continuous integration processes to maintain audit compliance and enhance system operability within a high-scale security program.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Arkansas?

Median $165000 from 155 postings across 3 companies.

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Skills

Microsoft Azure CI/CD Infrastructure as Code Network Segmentation Security Technologies Cloud Automation Network Protocols Defect Management Security+ GISF CISSP CCSP GSEC WCAG) 2.2 AA

What you'll do

Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable software solutions aligned with business requirements.
Guide coding practices, frameworks, and platforms to ensure scalability, maintainability, and security compliance.
Drive automation of repetitive tasks within CI/CD pipelines to enhance operational efficiency.
Oversee testing strategies, including security and performance, to validate software quality and risk mitigation.
Monitor application performance, lead defect management, and implement corrective actions to maintain system integrity.
Mentor engineering teams to foster technical excellence and adherence to best practices.
Translate business requirements into effective technical designs and infrastructure as code solutions.

What we're looking for

Obtain a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related area.
Possess experience in software engineering or a related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Alternatively, possess 7 years of experience in software engineering or a related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Demonstrate extensive experience in stakeholder management to align technical and business objectives.
Provide proven expertise in designing scalable, secure software solutions with knowledge of security technologies and infrastructure security.
Maintain proficiency in coding standards, frameworks, and platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
Possess a strong background in test strategy development, defect management, and CI/CD processes.
Hold a certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC (preferred).

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