Data Assurance Engineer III

Position Summary

As a Data Engineer III on Walmart’s User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) team, you will design and build scalable data pipelines that transform disparate data sources into actionable detections that strengthen data loss prevention (DLP), insider threat, and threat actor detection capabilities. Partnering closely with data scientists, detection engineers, analysts, and other Info Sec teams, you will deliver trusted, governed data assets that enable automation, AI‑driven analytics, and high‑fidelity detections to protect Walmart’s customers, associates, and global technology environment.

As a Data Engineer III, you will transform enterprise data into actionable detections, design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines that ingest, enrich, and transform data from various security and enterprise sources into high‑fidelity detections for threat actors, insider risk, and data loss prevention (DLP). You will work closely with data scientists, detection engineers, analysts, and cybersecurity partners to engineer reliable, production‑grade data assets that enable faster detection, higher confidence alerting, and more effective response to emerging threats.

Experience designing and building scalable data pipelines that ingest, transform, and deliver trusted data for analytics, automation, or machine learning. Strong proficiency in SQL and relational databases, with experience developing efficient data models, documenting data lineage, and optimizing large‑scale datasets. Familiarity with ETL frameworks, workflow orchestration, and cloud or big data platforms. Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems, identify root causes, and communicate solutions effectively across technical and business teams.

A self‑starter with a passion for automation, innovation, and leveraging data to build high‑impact cybersecurity capabilities that protect customers and the business.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 2 years’ experience in data assurance at a technology, retail, or data‑driven company.
• Or 4 years’ experience in data assurance at a technology, retail, or data‑driven company.

• Certification in Security+, Network+, GISF, CISSP, or CCSP.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related area.
• Background in creating inclusive digital experiences, knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.

The annual salary range for this position is $ - $.

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

• Stock

We offer health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company‑paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO, 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.

2245 Monroe St, Herndon, VA 20171, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer‑By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better by understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity and being inclusive of all people.