Distinguished Risk Expert

Walmart

. Serve as a senior enterprise expert for cybersecurity risk, regulatory compliance, assurance, and emerging technology risk .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeBentonville • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $312,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in cybersecurity risk assessment, management techniques, and security governance, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and the implementation of corporate risk policies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and enhance security posture through effective collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cyber Risk AssessmentSecurity GovernanceRegulatory ComplianceSecurity Auditing MethodologiesCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity Risk ManagementSecurity Control AssessmentsControl DesignThreat Intelligence AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisSecure Architecture DesignAuthentication Systems IntegrationAI Risk AssessmentRemediation StrategiesGovernance Frameworks

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+GISFGSECCISACISSPCCSPCISM

Industry Keywords

SOXPCINISTWCAG 2.2 AAAssistive TechnologiesDigital AccessibilityEmerging Technology RiskAudit ExpectationsEnterprise Risk ManagementEvolving Security Threats

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior enterprise expert for cybersecurity risk, regulatory compliance, assurance, and emerging technology risk
Anticipate risks associated with AI, autonomous agents, third parties, cloud technologies, and evolving digital ecosystems
Translate regulatory, industry, and audit expectations into actionable controls and governance practices
Establish enterprise approaches for evaluating, prioritizing, and communicating risk
Identify systemic control weaknesses and develop scalable remediation strategies
Monitor evolving AI regulations and audit expectations
Strengthen assurance programs proactively
Advance AI-enabled assessment and remediation capabilities
Increase assessment coverage and efficiency, reduce duplication, improve control effectiveness, and strengthen enterprise risk management
Collaborate across functions and with technical and business stakeholders
Drive initiatives that enhance security posture, evaluate emerging threats, and influence governance frameworks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 6 years’ experience in cybersecurity risk or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company; OR 8 years’ experience in cybersecurity risk or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company
Extensive expertise in cyber risk assessment, management techniques, and evolving security threats
Proficiency in security governance, compliance frameworks, and implementation of corporate risk policies
Strong knowledge of security control assessments and control design
Experience with security auditing methodologies and regulatory compliance including SOX, PCI, and NIST standards
Ability to analyze threat intelligence and conduct root cause analysis
Skill in designing and integrating secure architecture and authentication systems
Proven capability to lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders
Preferred certifications include Security+, GISF, GSEC, CISA, CISSP, CCSP, or CISM
Preferred master's degree and 4 years’ experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects
Preferred knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Walmart-paid education benefit through Live Better U
Paid tuition, books, and fees for eligible education programs
English Language Learning and short-form certificate programs
Vacation, sick leave, and holiday time through PTO and/or PPTO
Annual or quarterly performance bonuses
Stock compensation may apply to certain positions