Freelance Walmart Data Science Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary...As a Data Engineer III on Walmart's User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) team, you will design and build scalable data pipelines that transform disparate data sources into actionable detections. You will develop data flows, risk scoring models, and behavioral detections that strengthen data loss prevention (DLP), insider threat, and threat actor detection capabilities. Partnering closely with data scientists, detection engineers, analysts, and other InfoSec teams, you will deliver trusted, governed data assets that enable automation, AI-driven analytics, and high-fidelity detections, helping protect Walmart's customers, associates, and global technology environment.
About the team:
The User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) team consists of Data Scientists, Database Administrators, and Engineers focused on reducing attack risks through proactive threat detection. The team addresses challenges such as threat actors, Data Loss Prevention, and insider threats by utilizing advanced analytics and machine learning. Collaboration with various Information Security teams is key to their approach. This team leverages expertise in cyber security, incident response, and behavioral analytics to safeguard data and enhance organizational security posture effectively. What you'll do...As a Data Engineer III on Walmart's User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) team, you will transform enterprise data into actionable detections that protects millions of customers, associates, and business operations worldwide. You will design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines that ingest, enrich, and transform data from various security and enterprise sources into high-fidelity detections for threat actors, insider risk, and data loss prevention (DLP). Working closely with data scientists, detection engineers, analysts, and cybersecurity partners, you will engineer reliable, production-grade data assets that enable faster detection, higher confidence alerting, and more effective response to emerging threats.
  What you'll bring:
Experience designing and building scalable data pipelines that ingest, transform, and deliver trusted data for analytics, automation, or machine learning. Strong proficiency in SQL and relational databases, with experience developing efficient data models, documenting data lineage, and optimizing large-scale datasets. Familiarity with ETL frameworks, workflow orchestration, and cloud or big data platforms. Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems, identify root causes, and communicate solutions effectively across technical and business teams. A self-starter with a passion for automation, innovation, and leveraging data to build high-impact cybersecurity capabilities that protect customers and the business.
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.
The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $216,000.00 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 2 years’ experience in data assurance at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.Option 2: 4 years’ experience in data assurance 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, CISSP, or CCSP, Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related area, 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... 2245 Monroe St, Herndon, VA 20171, 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.