(USA) Senior Intrusion Analyst

About the role

The (USA) Senior Intrusion Analyst plays a critical role in enhancing cybersecurity by leading intrusion detection, incident response, and risk management efforts. This position requires expertise in analyzing complex security events, developing mitigation strategies, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to safeguard organizational assets.

What you'll do

• Monitor and analyze intrusion detection and prevention systems to identify and respond to security threats promptly.
• Lead cyber incident detection, reporting, containment, and recovery efforts in alignment with established protocols.
• Develop and refine standard operating procedures for intrusion and incident management to enhance organizational security posture.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement effective cyber risk mitigation strategies.
• Utilize data analytics tools to assess cyber risks, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend improvements.
• Drive continuous evaluation and enhancement of cyber risk assessment and incident response processes.
• Support infrastructure and network security design to ensure compliance with security standards and frameworks.

About the team

The Security Operations Center Intrusion Analyst team is committed to protecting the Walmart ecosystem by applying industry best practices and automation to prevent intrusions and data loss. Utilizing advanced tools and frameworks, the team enhances threat detection and response capabilities to ensure comprehensive security.

What you'll bring

• Extensive knowledge of intrusion detection, prevention, and cyber incident response protocols.
• Proven experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools and cyber risk assessment techniques.
• Ability to develop and implement cyber incident mitigation and containment strategies.
• Strong analytical skills in data discovery, exploratory data analysis, and threat signature development.
• Expertise in drafting and reviewing standard operating procedures for intrusion and incident management.
• Familiarity with security architecture principles, compliance standards, and risk management frameworks.
• Effective collaboration skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders for intrusion management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 3 years’ experience in intrusion analysis or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• Option 2: 5 years’ experience in intrusion analysis or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Security+, Network+, GISF, CISA ,CISSP, CCSP, or GCIH.
• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 1 year’s experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects.
• We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 for Bentonville, Arkansas US-09050 and $108,000.00 - $216,000.00 for Herndon, Virginia US-10710. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Stock.