Senior Data Assurance Engineer

Position: Senior Data Assurance Engineer 

Job Location: 2245 Monroe St, Herndon, VA 20171 

Duties: Identifies and implements data loss prevention solutions by gathering requested information; writing, testing, and debugging programs (for example, .NET, Java) and scripts (e.g., batch, PowerShell, Perl) for Incident Management; participating in code reviews; using commands and utilities; monitoring alerts and other system checks and balances; managing system performance, availability, and reliability; implementing improvements to products, alerts, and monitors; and compiling documentation. Coordinates, reviews, and implements data loss prevention system changes with customers and other system areas by ensuring testing and validation of changes; evaluating the system environment; representing Cybersecurity on divisional councils; and reviewing changes before and after product installations. Participates in the development of technology roadmaps related to Data Assurance that are incorporated into system platforms by working with subject matter experts; collaborating with technical experts and architects; coordinating the evaluation of customer and supplier solutions; reviewing and presenting recommendations relative to customer and supplier solutions and services; providing subject matter expertise for data loss prevention solutions and technology; and researching and presenting information about new technologies. Assigns, leads, and participates in team tasks by receiving tasks from project leads and experienced team members; assigning tasks to team members; giving updates on assignments; leading and contributing in team meetings and discussions; creating, reviewing, and delivering team documentation; and developing and delivering written and oral presentations for audiences (for example, management, customers, suppliers, technical staff). Code Development and Testing: write code to develop the required solution and application features by determining the appropriate programming language and leveraging business, technical, and data requirements. Creates test cases to review and validate the proposed solution design. Creates proofs of concept. Tests the code using the appropriate testing approach. Deploys software to production servers. Contributes code documentation, maintains playbooks, and provides timely progress updates. Information Assurance: draft junior-level countermeasures to handle a variety of information risks. Follows guidelines for information assurance in an assigned department while working under a supervisor's guidance. Tests the effectiveness of information assurance activities within an assigned department. Selects information assurance tools for an assigned department's needs. Performs the basic steps in the safeguarding of information. Participates in developing back-up, recovery, and archival practices and procedures. Assists in the installation, configuration, and support of information management software. Follows organizational guidelines and policies on information management. Analyzes issues and requirements for the management of information resources. 

Minimum education and experience required: Master’s  degree or the equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or in a related field plus 1 year of experience in data assurance at a technology, retail, or data-driven company or related experience OR Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or in a related field plus 3 years of experience in data assurance at a technology, retail, or data-driven company or related experience. 

Skills required: Must have experience with: SQL query building & analysis to build reports and dashboards in various platforms; Collaboration platforms like SharePoint; Incident response, platform risk discovery and posture recommendations; Designing and implementing SOAP and REST APIs using Python; Frameworks & standards like NIST, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR, OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK; Managing security products like intrusion detection systems, email protection systems; Security policy development and implementation; Security assessment and security technology evaluation; Building scalable, fault tolerant service oriented applications using Python, JavaScript; Configuration and maintenance of DLP systems based on emerging threats and vulnerabilities; Developing playbooks for incident management; Coding using programming languages (JavaScript, Python). Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills. 

 Rate of pay: $127,462.00 - 216,000.00/year 

Wal-Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.