(USA) Software Engineer III, Information Security

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Herndon, VABentonville, AR
Salary
$108,000–$216,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Similar $174k
This role $162k
$95k most similar roles pay here $233k

This role pays less than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $142,437–$205,812 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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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 239 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · (USA) Software Engineer III, Information Security

As a Software Engineer III on Walmart’s Information Security team, you will design and implement advanced security solutions, focusing on cryptography, PKI, and key management. Your day-to-day responsibilities include shaping standards for certificate lifecycle management, building internal tools to automate processes, and collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiency and resilience. You will leverage your expertise in Java, Python, or Go, along with knowledge of cloud platforms like GCP or Azure, to deliver well-documented changes that minimize risk. This role demands a deep understanding of infrastructure architecture at scale and proficiency in cryptographic protocols such as TLS and SSH, ensuring Walmart’s e-commerce platform remains secure and reliable.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement advanced security solutions for enterprise-wide cryptography and key management.
  • Modernize certificate lifecycle management by developing internal tools and automations to enhance reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical issues and deliver scalable tooling solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices through documentation and knowledge sharing initiatives.
  • Lead incident response efforts, applying broad technical expertise to minimize operational risk and improve resilience.

What we're looking for

  • 3-5 years of software engineering experience with expertise in SRE, platform engineering, or infrastructure-focused roles.
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, or Go and familiarity with cloud platforms like GCP or Azure.
  • Strong understanding of cryptographic protocols (TLS, SSH) and certificate lifecycle management.
  • Experience with PKI, TLS certificate troubleshooting, and building internal tools for automation.
  • Deep knowledge of system architecture, distributed workflows, and resilient automated platform design at scale.
  • Familiarity with observability concepts including metrics, logs, and traces in enterprise environments.
  • Strong systems thinking and ability to influence stakeholders on secure and reliable platform operations.

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