(USA) Senior Network Engineer, Information Security

About the role

The Senior Network Engineer, Information Security, plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures aligned with business objectives and SRE principles. This position requires expertise in network and systems architecture, risk analysis, and performance optimization to ensure high availability and compliance with service level objectives. The role involves proactive monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement of network systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical acumen in network security and infrastructure automation, contributing to the advancement of secure and resilient information systems within a dynamic enterprise environment. The team designs, builds, and supports scalable security infrastructure to ensure secure remote access, email protection, and safe Internet connectivity. They maintain robust infrastructure security through continuous integration, automation, and configuration management. Applying risk management frameworks and security engineering principles, the team safeguards IT systems effectively. Collaboration drives the development of reliable, efficient, and secure solutions aligned with business objectives while adhering to established security standards and best practices. Their focus on innovation and operational excellence supports a resilient and secure network environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and classify infrastructure requirements to align with business objectives and technical needs.
• Design and evaluate network architectures, balancing industry standards with organizational goals.
• Establish and monitor Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure network reliability.
• Develop and implement network maintenance plans, addressing faults and optimizing performance, using SRE concepts driven by software and automation.
• Collaborate on issue resolution, escalating as necessary and driving continuous process improvements.
• Guide coding and automation efforts to enhance network security, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide expert advice on emerging technologies and security best practices to support business needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 3 years’ experience in network engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• Or 5 years’ experience in network engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Security+, Network+, GISF, GSEC, CISSP, or CCSP.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health benefits: medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits: PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits: short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U: Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates; programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates; tuition, books, and fees completely paid by Walmart.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00.

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.