2025 Summer Intern: Cybersecurity
Walmart

Job Info

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Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Day in the Life of Walmart Global Tech

If you're thinking 'scale', think bigger and don't stop there. At Walmart Global Tech, we don't just innovate, we enable transformations across stores/clubs and different channels for the Walmart experience. We innovate to deliver a simple and seamless experience for our customers and members. Our tech talent solves the biggest and most complex problems. We drive digital transformation where data and analytics are enabling us to better serve our customers/members and create a digital relationship with them. As our customers/members evolve and adapt, we are taking it a few notches further here. We are changing what customers and members can expect from the experience of shopping, from the physical stores/clubs, to mobile, social, and even online; we're not just ready for the future of shopping, we are creating it.

About Our Program:

Each summer, we select the best and brightest to look under the hood of the world's largest retailer at our Walmart Home Offices across multiple locations. During the 11-week program, our interns work directly with teams who are changing the way the world shops. This is the beginning of what could be an exciting career with Walmart!

The intern experience includes:

• An impactful individual project designed to align to your skillsets and interests
• Direct access to leadership across the enterprise
• Executive-led speaker sessions with insightful Q&A
• Community outreach events
• Networking and social events
• Learning & development opportunities targeting both hard and soft skills
• Deep dives into different areas of our business
• Time management and leadership development as a full-time associate
• An in-depth look at our Belonging, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (BDEI) practices
• Compensation and housing assistance provided

Roles & Responsibilities:

Walmart's Cybersecurity team is responsible for securing our digital ecosystem, minimizing risk across the enterprise, and defending against cyberthreats. Our goal is to keep the data of Walmart's customers and associates secure. If you're a tried-and-true innovator, maker, disruptor, or mold breaker, then this is the space for you!

As a Cybersecurity Intern, you will have the opportunity to work in a specific capability/discipline based on your skillset, role availability and more. The list below includes but is not limited to the different capabilities/disciplines and roles you could be considered for in Cybersecurity. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with each area to gain a better understanding of the potential opportunities.

Network Engineer II, Information Security:

• Resolves network security infrastructure issues by troubleshooting and diagnosing through root cause analysis.
• Enhances network security infrastructure by monitoring network performance.
• Installs network security infrastructure; assists team members with changes; works with suppliers and senior team members to review system performance.
• Assesses potential network security issues and identifies solutions.
• Conducts audits on network rules, alerts, and monitors on a scheduled basis.
• Assists in network security design.

Systems and Infrastructure Engineer II, Information Security:

• Resolves security system issues (e.g., configuration and management of security systems, spam filtering, identify and access management) by troubleshooting and diagnosing through root cause analysis.
• Assesses potential security system issues and identifies solutions.
• Enhances security systems by monitoring and maintaining security products.
• Installs security systems; assists team members with changes; works with suppliers and senior team members to review system performance; identifies and recommends improvements to system alerts and monitors.
• Conducts audits on security systems.
• Assists in network security design.

Application Security Engineer II:

• Collaborates closely with product and software development teams to design secure applications and services
• Develops and implements security solutions that adhere to the SDLC and security methodologies
• Conducts application threat modeling using industry methodologies
• Utilizes application security metrics to identify gaps in secure development practices

Cyber Intelligence Engineer II:

• Monitors cyber threats by leveraging industry standard tools, custom tools, and best practices.
• Collects, analyzes, and correlates data points between various feeds, tools, and personal interactions.
• Analyzes data to determine the need for further action.
• Discerns patterns of complex threat actor behavior.
• Communicates an understanding of current and developing cyber threats.
• Develops written intelligence briefings for various levels of stakeholders.

Penetration Testing Engineer II:

• Performs basic security testing utilizing preconfigured tools and scripts
• Assists in the review and analysis of issues with security controls and identified vulnerabilities
• Applies security severity ratings with guidance
• Documents security findings in workflow reporting tools
• Builds knowledge of security testing tools

Intrusion Analyst II:

• Monitors, analyzes, and remediates cybersecurity events by adhering to defined operating procedures.
• Works problem tickets and outstanding cases.
• Documents analytical steps during alert research and remediation.
• Communicates with stakeholders during event troubleshooting and research.
• Drafts and reviews standard operating procedures for new cybersecurity alerts.
• Supports security operations center processes and procedures.
• Modifies alert logic for higher fidelity and identifies new risk detections.
• Improves the quality of analytical capabilities by remediating missing or failed standard operating procedures and critical cybersecurity alerts.

Data Assurance Engineer II:

• Monitors data movement by utilizing data loss prevention tools.
• Analyzes alerts and identifies correlating data points between various feeds, tools, and personal interactions.
• Analyzes data to determine the need for further action.
• Develops and implements data loss prevention system solutions by assisting Technical Experts in setting technical direction.

Office Environment: Corporate

U.S. Tech Hub Location(s): Bentonville, AR

*Location availability is limited based on job profile and business needs.

Desired Majors: Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Assurance, or other relevant majors

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program currently
• Expected graduation date between December 2025-August 2026
• 0-2 years of full-time relevant experience (excludes internship and research-based roles)

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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The hourly wage range for this position is $19.00-$35.00*
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*The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.
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Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
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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.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

About Walmart

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

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 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.

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