We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and deliver scalable and secure enterprise authentication solutions. This role is part of the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) team within the Identity and Access Management (IAM) organization and focuses on Phishing-Resistant MFA (PR-MFA) and certificate-based authentication (CBA). You will build software and automation supporting registration, lifecycle management, and rollout, partnering across security and associate experience teams.
As the Staff Software Engineer, Cybersecurity (IAM – MFA), you will have:
· Strong software engineering experience building enterprise-grade services and APIs · Solid understanding of authentication, authorization, and assurance levels · Practical experience with FIDO2 security keys/passkeys and Certificate-based authentication (CBA) using PIV / Smart Cards and X.509 certificates · Familiarity with risk-based or adaptive MFA concepts and step-up authentication flows · Experience across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android platforms · Understanding of common MFA threats (phishing, MFA fatigue) · Strong collaboration skills and desire to learn modern MFA technologies What You Will Do – Responsibilities · Build and maintain services supporting MFA, PR-MFA, and CBA · Implement registration, recovery, and operational workflows · Support PR-MFA and certificate-based rollout patterns · Integrate MFA into IdP, SSO, VPN, and endpoint platforms · Apply FIDO2/passkey and CBA (PKI, certificates) concepts in production systems · Support hardware authenticator enrollment and recovery · Build dashboards for rollout and support metrics · Mentor junior engineers Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8+ years experience in software engineering and/or cybersecurityㅤ
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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 4years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.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 2 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.Sixty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world’s biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we’re reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. When you join our Walmart family of brands, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world.
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