Walmart

Distinguished Software Engineer, Information Security, Quantum-Resistant Cryptography

Walmart

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Bentonville • Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $260,000 per year

About the role

  • Provide technical design and architecture advice to internal teams on how to securely develop and build applications and supporting systems, with a specific focus on Post Quantum Cryptography.
  • Collaborate with Hardware Cryptographic vendors to ensure a comprehensive understanding of product lifecycle, product roadmap, new functionalities, and issues.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and developments in Post Quantum Cryptography and assess their potential impact on our systems and applications.
  • Design, implement, and maintain cryptographic solutions that align with industry best practices and standards.
  • Conduct thorough analysis and evaluation of key exchange protocols and message authentication codes, and provide practical implementation recommendations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate modern security protocols (TLS, SSH, etc.) into our systems and applications.
  • Communicate complex cryptographic concepts effectively to various stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of key exchange protocols and message authentication codes, along with practical implementation experience.
  • Familiarity with modern security protocols such as TLS and SSH.
  • Deep knowledge of Post Quantum Cryptography and its implications on system security and encryption.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex cryptographic concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+, etc.) are a plus.
Benefits
  • 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.
  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Post Quantum Cryptographykey exchange protocolsmessage authentication codescryptographic solutionsTLSSSHsecurity protocolssystem securityencryption
Soft Skills
communication skillsanalytical abilitiesproblem-solving abilitiesattention to detailcollaborative work
Certifications
CISSPCompTIA Security+