Position Summary...

The Senior Intrusion Analyst plays a critical role in Walmart’s Security Operations Center (SOC), protecting enterprise systems, data, and customers from cyber threats. This role leads complex intrusion investigations, enhances detection and response capabilities, and ensures incidents are managed efficiently and in alignment with company standards and industry frameworks.

The Senior Analyst partners across cybersecurity, infrastructure, and business teams to anticipate, detect, and respond to threats while driving continuous improvement in Walmart’s global security posture.

About the team:

The Security Operations Center Intrusion Analyst team at Walmart is dedicated to safeguarding the organization by employing advanced tools and industry best practices to detect and respond to cyber threats. The team enhances threat detection and response through automation and collaboration across departments, ensuring robust security measures. Focused on continuous improvement, they manage cyber incidents, assess risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain operational resilience. Their efforts support the protection of critical data and systems, reinforcing trust and security within a dynamic cyber threat landscape.

What you'll do...

Threat Detection & Monitoring: Monitor network, endpoint, and cloud environments using Chronicle and Sentinel.
Incident Response: Lead investigations, containment, eradication, and recovery aligned with NIST principles.
Threat Intelligence: Correlate alerts with threat intelligence and MITRE ATT&CK to prioritize incidents.
Automation & AI: Use XSOAR, Google SOAR, Agentic AI, ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini to accelerate triage and analysis.
Forensics: Conduct endpoint and root-cause analysis using MDE and Sysinternals.
Collaboration & Leadership: Communicate actionable findings to stakeholders while mentoring analysts and strengthening SOC capabilities.
What you'll bring:

• Extensive knowledge of intrusion detection and prevention within Security Operations Center environments.
• Proven expertise in cyber incident response, including detection, containment, and recovery of security incidents.
• Strong understanding of cyber risk assessment, management techniques, and mitigation strategies aligned with organizational policies.
• Proficiency with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools and relevant data analytics techniques.
• Experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures for intrusion and incident management.
• Ability to analyze cybersecurity gaps and recommend improvements to risk assessment and vulnerability management.
• Skilled in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance intrusion management processes.

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-10424: The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Herndon, Virginia US-10710: 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 3years’ experience in intrusion analysis or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Option 2: 5 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 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...

1202 Phyllis St, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.