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Position Summary...Walmart Global Tech is seeking a Senior DevOps Systems & Infrastructure Engineer within Information Security, specializing in Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) with a deep focus on the SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) platform.
This role sits at the intersection of security engineering, platform reliability, automation, and enterprise identity governance. You will design, operate, and evolve one of the largest and most complex IAM environments in the world—supporting hundreds of thousands of identities, thousands of applications, and multiple identity sources across corporate, retail, supply chain, cloud, and legacy platforms.
This is a hands on senior engineering role, not an advisory or purely architectural position. You are expected to operate independently, own production outcomes, and deliver scalable, resilient, and auditable identity controls at Walmart scale. What you'll do...SailPoint IdentityIQ Platform Engineering

• Design, build, operate, and continuously improve SailPoint IdentityIQ as a mission‑critical enterprise platform
• Implement and support:
  • Joiner / Mover / Leaver lifecycle workflows
  • Access request and fulfillment pipelines
  • User Access Reviews (certifications)
  • Role models, entitlement governance, and policy enforcement
  • Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls and risk scoring
• Lead and execute SailPoint IIQ upgrades, patching, and platform hardening, ensuring zero or minimal business disruption

Enterprise Integration & Automation

• Engineer and maintain large‑scale integrations between SailPoint IIQ and:
  • Active Directory / Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Workday and HR‑driven identity sources
  • Mainframe (RACF)
  • Cloud platforms and enterprise applications
  • Custom and internally‑built authorization systems
• Build custom connectors, rules, workflows, and APIs to enable scalable identity governance where out‑of‑the‑box solutions are insufficient
• Automate identity operations using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps pipelines to reduce manual effort and operational risk

DevOps, Reliability & Operations

• Apply DevOps and SRE principles to identity infrastructure:
  • High availability, resiliency, and disaster recovery
  • Monitoring, alerting, and operational health checks
  • Incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
• Treat identity platforms as production‑grade services, with strong SLIs/SLOs and operational discipline
• Partner closely with platform owners, application teams, and security stakeholders to ensure identity services scale safely and reliably

Security, Compliance & Risk

• Ensure SailPoint IIQ implementations meet SOX, audit, and regulatory requirements, providing demonstrable, auditable controls at enterprise scale
• Reduce risk by moving decentralized and local access controls into centralized governance
• Support security initiatives that directly impact Walmart’s global risk posture, audit outcomes, and regulatory compliance

What You Bring
Required (Non‑Negotiable)

• Senior‑level, hands‑on experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ in a large, complex enterprise environment
• Deep understanding of Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) concepts and implementations
• Strong systems engineering background across:
  • Linux / Windows
  • Application infrastructure
  • Directory services
  • Cloud platforms
• Proven experience with:
  • Java‑based enterprise platforms
  • APIs, web services, and custom integrations
  • Automation and scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Experience operating mission‑critical security platforms with high availability and strict audit requirements
• Ability to work independently, own outcomes, and deliver without extensive ramp‑up or hand‑holding

Preferred

• Experience supporting IAM at retail, Fortune‑scale, or global enterprise environments
• Familiarity with:
  • RACF / mainframe identity governance
  • SAP GRC, privileged access, or PAM integrations
  • Cloud IAM and hybrid identity architectures
• Experience applying DevOps practices to security platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and executive audiences
   

Why This Role Matters SailPoint IdentityIQ is a foundational security platform at Walmart, underpinning:

• Enterprise access governance
• Audit and compliance outcomes
• Risk reduction across thousands of systems
• Secure enablement of business‑led IT and cloud transformation

This role directly impacts Walmart’s ability to scale securely, meet regulatory expectations, and protect associates, customers, and data globally. Who Thrives Here

• Engineers who enjoy complex, high‑impact systems
• Builders who prefer automation over manual processes
• Security professionals who understand that identity is the control plane
• Operators who are comfortable owning production platforms at massive scale

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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 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 3years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Option 2: 5 years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering 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+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC, 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. 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.