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Position Summary...
The Principal Software Engineer, Information Security, leads the design and development of secure, scalable software solutions aligned with business objectives. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex technical challenges, ensuring adherence to coding standards, and driving implementation of telemetry and automation features. The position requires expertise in cloud application development, cybersecurity frameworks, and programming languages to deliver high-quality, maintainable products. The engineer will influence technical outcomes, support stakeholder engagement, and promote continuous improvement to enhance security and operational efficiency across the organization. About the team: The AI Security Team designs and maintains advanced security frameworks to protect AI-driven assets across the enterprise. They address risks associated with Generative AI and Agentic Workflows, including prompt injection and model supply chain challenges. Leveraging expertise in systems engineering, cloud migration, continuous integration, and software development, the team builds secure, scalable infrastructure. Their proactive approach strengthens defenses against emerging threats, ensuring robust protection of critical resources. This team supports the delivery of innovative AI solutions while upholding resilient security measures aligned with enterprise standards and best practices.What you'll do...
- Lead design and development of secure software solutions aligned with business requirements and industry standards.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify technical needs and deliver scalable, high-availability systems.
- Guide teams on coding standards, frameworks, and security best practices to ensure robust application performance.
- Drive implementation of telemetry and monitoring to enhance system reliability and security posture.
- Oversee defect management processes, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement.
- Analyze business problems to recommend effective technology solutions supporting organizational goals.
- Facilitate integration of automation scripts within CI/CD pipelines to optimize development workflows.
What you'll bring:
- Threat modeling agent systems. Knowledge of frameworks like the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications and MITRE ATLAS, .
- Securing tools, MCP servers and integrations. review tool schemas and descriptions, validate inputs and outputs, and sandbox code execution and browsing.
- Securing multi-agent and agent-to-agent communication. scoped delegation, and protection against privilege escalation or injected instructions.
- Secure software supply chain and model governance. This covers vetting base models and fine-tunes, such as the open-weight derivatives
- Governance, policy and collaboration. Work with security, legal, privacy and product teams to set autonomy levels, define acceptable use, and align with standards like NIST AI RMF.
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.
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
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 5years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering 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+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC, Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 3 years’ 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...
805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America 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.Position Summary...
The Principal Software Engineer, Information Security, leads the design and development of secure, scalable software solutions aligned with business objectives. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex technical challenges, ensuring adherence to coding standards, and driving implementation of telemetry and automation features. The position requires expertise in cloud application development, cybersecurity frameworks, and programming languages to deliver high-quality, maintainable products. The engineer will influence technical outcomes, support stakeholder engagement, and promote continuous improvement to enhance security and operational efficiency across the organization. About the team: The AI Security Team designs and maintains advanced security frameworks to protect AI-driven assets across the enterprise. They address risks associated with Generative AI and Agentic Workflows, including prompt injection and model supply chain challenges. Leveraging expertise in systems engineering, cloud migration, continuous integration, and software development, the team builds secure, scalable infrastructure. Their proactive approach strengthens defenses against emerging threats, ensuring robust protection of critical resources. This team supports the delivery of innovative AI solutions while upholding resilient security measures aligned with enterprise standards and best practices.What you'll do...
- Lead design and development of secure software solutions aligned with business requirements and industry standards.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify technical needs and deliver scalable, high-availability systems.
- Guide teams on coding standards, frameworks, and security best practices to ensure robust application performance.
- Drive implementation of telemetry and monitoring to enhance system reliability and security posture.
- Oversee defect management processes, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement.
- Analyze business problems to recommend effective technology solutions supporting organizational goals.
- Facilitate integration of automation scripts within CI/CD pipelines to optimize development workflows.
What you'll bring:
- Threat modeling agent systems. Knowledge of frameworks like the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications and MITRE ATLAS, .
- Securing tools, MCP servers and integrations. review tool schemas and descriptions, validate inputs and outputs, and sandbox code execution and browsing.
- Securing multi-agent and agent-to-agent communication. scoped delegation, and protection against privilege escalation or injected instructions.
- Secure software supply chain and model governance. This covers vetting base models and fine-tunes, such as the open-weight derivatives
- Governance, policy and collaboration. Work with security, legal, privacy and product teams to set autonomy levels, define acceptable use, and align with standards like NIST AI RMF.
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.
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock
ㅤ
ㅤ
ㅤ
ㅤ
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 5years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering 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+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC, Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 3 years’ 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...
805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America 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.Principal Information Security Engineer Jobs by Experience Level
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal information security engineer jobs.
- Ten or more years of information security experience with progressive technical and leadership responsibility
- Deep expertise in cloud security architecture across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Active CISSP certification or equivalent advanced security credential
- Experience designing and implementing zero-trust network architectures at enterprise scale
- Proficiency in threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE, PASTA, or MITRE ATT&CK
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related technical discipline
Tips for Your Principal Information Security Engineer Job Search
Align your resume to architecture depth
Principal-level roles expect you to show security design decisions, not just tool usage. Reframe bullet points around the architecture choices you owned, the threat models you built, and the downstream engineering teams that implemented your recommendations.
Target certifications that signal leadership
CISSP and CISM are table stakes at this level. If you hold SABSA, CCSP, or an offensive credential like OSCP, surface it prominently. Hiring managers use these to filter for candidates who've moved beyond hands-on execution into program and architectural ownership.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists principal information security engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read job posts for unwritten scope signals
Titles vary wildly across companies. Scan for phrases like 'define security strategy,' 'influence engineering culture,' or 'report to CISO' to gauge whether the role is truly principal-scope or a senior IC role with an inflated title.
Prepare a portfolio of security design artifacts
Bring sanitized examples of threat models, security reference architectures, or risk frameworks you've authored. Interviewers at this level want evidence of original design work, not just familiarity with frameworks like NIST or ISO 27001.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At the principal level, your ability to influence product roadmaps and security investment directly affects career trajectory. When offers come in, clarify reporting lines, budget authority, and whether the role has a seat in architecture review or only advisory input.
Principal Information Security Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most principal information security engineers?
SentiLink, Walmart, and MTSI are hiring the most principal information security engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Virginia, California, and Arkansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high at cloud-native companies, defense contractors, and large financial institutions building out zero-trust programs.
How many principal information security engineer jobs are remote?
About 100% of principal information security engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the distributed nature of security architecture work. Cloud security, application security architecture, and governance roles tend to be the most remote-accessible, while roles tied to classified government systems or on-premises infrastructure typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a principal information security engineer?
Start by building deep hands-on experience in a security specialty such as application security, cloud security, or network defense. Progress through senior IC roles where you own technical decisions, then demonstrate you can design programs, mentor engineers, and influence cross-functional strategy. Earning advanced certifications like CISSP accelerates recognition, and contributing to architecture review boards or publishing security frameworks helps establish the cross-organizational credibility that principal titles require.
Can you get hired as a principal information security engineer without direct principal experience?
Yes, candidates who have operated at principal scope informally often make the transition by documenting the work clearly. If you've led security architecture decisions, defined standards adopted across engineering teams, or driven a security program without holding the title, reframe your resume around those outcomes. Some companies promote strong senior engineers directly when they demonstrate strategic impact, particularly in high-growth environments building security functions from scratch.
What does the principal information security engineer interview process look like?
Expect multiple rounds covering technical depth, system design, and cross-functional leadership. Early screens typically focus on architecture and threat modeling scenarios. Later rounds often include a presentation of a past security initiative or a live design exercise where you define controls for a complex system. Final rounds at many companies include conversations with the CISO or engineering leadership to assess strategic alignment and communication style.
Where can I find and apply to principal information security engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to principal information security engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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