(USA) Penetration Testing Engineer III

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary: Join Walmart’s Cybersecurity team as a Penetration Testing Engineer III, applying advanced expertise in security testing, vulnerability assessment, and risk management to safeguard critical systems. This role involves conducting comprehensive penetration tests, evaluating security controls, and collaborating with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks. The position requires a thorough understanding of evolving cyber threats, secure coding practices, and network infrastructure. The successful candidate will contribute to enhancing Walmart’s security posture by recommending effective remediation strategies and supporting continuous improvement in cyber risk management practices. About the team: Walmart’s Penetration Testing team plays a critical role in protecting the technology infrastructure of the world’s largest retailer. The team conducts thorough security assessments across cloud platforms, applications, APIs, mobile devices, IoT, hardware, firmware, and enterprise systems. By identifying and validating vulnerabilities, they provide actionable recommendations to enhance security controls and reduce risks. Combining deep technical expertise with strong collaboration and communication skills, the team ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of essential systems that support millions of customers and associates worldwide. Key skills include penetration testing, vulnerability management, cyber security, and secure coding. What you'll do:

• Conduct comprehensive penetration testing to identify security vulnerabilities across systems, networks, and applications.
• Assess and validate security controls using established cybersecurity principles and frameworks.
• Analyze and prioritize risks, recommending effective mitigation and remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand technical requirements and communicate security findings clearly.
• Utilize security testing tools and scripting techniques to enhance vulnerability detection.
• Support the design and implementation of secure infrastructure and network solutions.
• Maintain documentation of testing results, risk assessments, and compliance with organizational policies.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in penetration testing, including use of tools such as Burp Suite and manual security testing techniques.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and risk management methodologies.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and prioritizing technical security vulnerabilities with appropriate remediation recommendations.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and security controls validation across various environments including cloud, mobile, and IoT systems.
• Ability to analyze business and technical requirements to define testing scopes and evaluate security risks effectively.
• Skilled in stakeholder communication and collaboration to support cyber risk management initiatives.

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 2 years’ experience in application security, or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company. Option 2: 4 years’ experience in application security, 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, CSSP, or CASE, 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 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.