Walmart is hiring: Intrusion Analyst III, Cybersecurity in Bentonville

The Intrusion Analyst III serves as an experienced security professional within Walmart's Security Operations Center (SOC), responsible for performing in-depth investigations, refining triage quality, and mentoring entry-level analysts. The Intrusion Analyst III independently conducts follow-on investigations, validates findings, and contributes to process improvements that enhance detection and response capabilities. Quality Control - Review and validate triage work from Analysts II to ensure consistency and accuracy across incident handling. • Threat Analysis - Identify and contextualize indicators of compromise using SOAR, SIEM, endpoint, and AI-assisted tools. • Incident Response Support - Collaborate with senior analysts during containment and recovery phases, ensuring accurate data collection and response coordination. • Process Refinement - Recommend improvements to triage workflows, documentation standards, and response playbooks. • Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with detection engineering, threat intelligence, and infrastructure teams to share findings and improve visibility. • Knowledge Sharing - Mentor junior analysts through shadowing, feedback, and informal training sessions. • Technical Depth - Demonstrates strong understanding of intrusion methods, network forensics, and incident response techniques. • Critical Thinking - Applies structured analysis to evaluate alerts and data, identifying patterns and correlations across sources. • Mentorship - Supports the development of Analysts II by modeling best practices and reinforcing operational standards. SIEM, SOAR, endpoint detection, and AI-assisted analysis platforms. • Skilled in investigation techniques such as log correlation, memory analysis, and forensic review. • Experience documenting findings and contributing to incident post-mortems. • Working knowledge of scripting, query building, or automation concepts to enhance analysis efficiency. Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). • 4+ years of experience in SOC operations, intrusion analysis, or incident response. • Expected to progress toward Senior Intrusion Analyst (X4) through leadership in investigations and process improvement. Serve Our Customers and Members - Protect systems and data by delivering timely, high-quality incident analysis. • The Intrusion Analyst III ensures Walmart's SOC maintains high analytical quality and investigative rigor. By owning investigations, mentoring peers, and improving SOC efficiency, this role serves as the critical bridge between front-line execution and senior-level technical leadership. #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. 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. 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. The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $216,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Stock ? ? ? ? ? Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 2years' experience in intrusion analysis or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company. Option 2: 4 years' experience in intrusion analysis or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company. 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, 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. 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. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.