Entry Level Cyber Intrusion Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary... What you'll do...Role summary:
The Staff Intrusion Analyst serves as a technical and operational leader within Walmart’s Security Operations Center (SOC), responsible for guiding a team of analysts and establishing repeatable, measurable processes across intrusion detection, incident response, and threat management.    This role focuses on building sustainable, scalable operations, ensuring SOC processes function effectively. The Staff Analyst drives consistency, automation, and quality improvement while mentoring analysts and influencing adjacent teams such as detection engineering, Security Engineering, and infrastructure security teams. 
About the team:
The Security Operations Center Intrusion Analyst team is dedicated to safeguarding the Walmart ecosystem by deploying industry best practices and automation to prevent intrusions and data loss. This team leverages advanced tools and frameworks to enhance threat detection and response capabilities, ensuring robust protection across the organization. Focused on continuous improvement, the team collaborates across functions to implement effective security measures that strengthen customer trust and maintain operational resilience in a dynamic cyber threat landscape.
What you'll do:
 

• Process Ownership & Repeatability – Define, document, and enhance SOC processes and workflow to ensure consistent, measurable, and auditable execution. 
• Tooling and Automation Oversight – Drive automation and efficiency improvements using SOAR platforms and AI-based tools.
• Framework Alignment – Ensure SOC practices align with the NIST Incident Response Framework and MITRE ATT&CK for consistent classification and reporting. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with security, engineering, and risk teams to drive holistic incident management and continuous process improvement. 
• Metrics & Reporting – Define and manage metrics for SOC performance, response efficiency, and operational maturity. 

What you'll bring:

• Proficient in security relevant data analysis and querying using tools such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, etc. 
• Experience leveraging SOAR platforms for workflow automation and response orchestration. 
• Highly experienced with endpoint and forensic tools.
• Working knowledge of AI and automation platforms.
• Understanding of NIST Incident Response Framework, MITRE ATT&CK. 
• Strong analytical and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. 
• Experience in defining, measuring, and reporting on KPI's/Metrics.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
Bentonville, Arkansas US-09050: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
Herndon, Virginia US-10710: The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 4years’ experience in intrusion analysis or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Option 2: 6 years’ experience in intrusion analysis or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company. Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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 2 years’ 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. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture. Primary Location... 805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.