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Position Summary...We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer with a strong background in system deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting to join our InfoSec DLP Engineering team. A successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining back-end systems and client software to support the DLP capability across Walmart. This includes deploying Linux/Windows virtual servers at scale, troubleshooting client operating systems, deploying/troubleshooting client software, and performing intermediate level tasks in networking and coding.
About Team:
At Walmart, we prioritize innovation and data security. Our team is dedicated to maintaining a secure operating environment and preserving the trust of our customers, associates, and stakeholders. We combine a range of services and expertise to prevent fraud, detect threats, and manage digital risk and access. Our focus is on mitigating attack risks, securing cloud transformation, and fostering a culture of security and reliability within our team.What you'll do...

• Design, deploy and maintain Windows & Linux systems and software at large scale.
• Manage the integration and deployment of DLP products.
• Experience managing enterprise hypervisor platforms; Nutanix AHV experience strongly preferred.
• Troubleshoot operating system issues efficiently and effectively.
• Perform intermediate level automation tasks with python or powershell.
• Ensure optimal system performance through best practice and effective monitoring/alerting.
• Stay updated with the latest security trends and advancements.
• Support and operationalize data classification and labeling standards to ensure accurate data identification and effective DLP policy enforcement across enterprise environments.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience deploying and operating Windows and/or Linux systems at enterprise scale.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across operating systems, client software, and supporting infrastructure.
• Experience managing virtualized environments, including enterprise hypervisor platforms (Nutanix AHV preferred).
• Intermediate knowledge of networking concepts, including connectivity, segmentation, and service dependencies.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language to support automation and operational efficiency.
• Hands‑on experience integrating, deploying, or supporting DLP and/or CASB technologies in enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting data classification and/or labeling solutions that enable effective DLP policy enforcement.
• Ability to apply best practices for system performance, monitoring, and alerting in large‑scale environments.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with security, platform, and operations teams.
• A security‑first mindset with the ability to stay current on emerging threats, technologies, and best practices.

• Design, deploy and maintain Windows & Linux systems and software at large scale.
• Manage the integration and deployment of DLP products.
• Experience managing enterprise hypervisor platforms; Nutanix AHV experience strongly preferred.
• Troubleshoot operating system issues efficiently and effectively.
• Perform intermediate level automation tasks.
• Ensure optimal system performance through best practice and effective monitoring/alerting.
• Stay updated with the latest security trends and advancements.
• Support and operationalize data classification and labeling standards to ensure accurate data identification and effective DLP policy enforcement across enterprise environments.

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 2years’ experience in systems and infrastructure engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Option 2: 4 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, 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 AmericaWalmart 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.