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
86 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $162k
$95k most similar roles pay here $233k

This role pays less than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $147,250–$212,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $180k 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 184 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 180 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer III, Information Security

The (USA) Software Engineer III, Information Security joins the Information Security team to provide advanced support for enterprise security services by troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving complex issues. This role focuses on designing and implementing security solutions, specifically driving the modernization of certificate lifecycle management through internal tool building, automation, and analytics. The engineer will collaborate with platform, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver scalable tooling while establishing standards for cryptography, PKI, and key management. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Java, Python, or Go, along with experience in containerized environments on GCP or Azure. Candidates must possess a deep understanding of cryptographic protocols like TLS and SSH, as well as observability concepts including metrics, logs, and traces. The role addresses critical cybersecurity challenges to protect e-commerce platforms through advanced cryptography and infrastructure security.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Virginia?

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What you'll do

  • Develop internal tools to automate certificate lifecycle management and improve operational visibility.
  • Design and implement enterprise standards for cryptography, PKI, and key management.
  • Build scalable tooling solutions to resolve complex infrastructure and application pain points.
  • Deliver production-ready code changes that minimize operational risk and enhance service resilience.
  • Communicate security standards and best practices to influence internal stakeholders and improve platform operations.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex issues within the information security domain.
  • Implement advanced cryptographic protocols, including TLS and SSH, across large-scale distributed systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 3 years of experience in information technology within the past 7 years.
  • 5 years of experience in information technology or a related field within the past 7 years.
  • 3–5 years of software engineering experience, including SRE, platform engineering, or infrastructure-focused roles.
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, or Go programming languages.
  • Experience with certificate lifecycle management, PKI, and TLS certificate troubleshooting.
  • Strong understanding of cryptographic protocols (such as TLS, SSH) and related algorithms.

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