Distinguished Risk Expert

Walmart

. Serve as the primary Information Security leader for assigned technology teams .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading Information Security initiatives, aligning security practices with business objectives, and managing cybersecurity risks. Proven ability to develop talent, influence stakeholders, and drive accountability within technology teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Leading Technology Or Information SecurityCISSP Or CISM CertificationCybersecurity Risk ManagementSecurity Governance And ComplianceComplex Security Initiatives Execution

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity Risk AssessmentVulnerability RemediationRisk FrameworksAutomated Security PracticesSecurity Incident Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipStakeholder InfluenceCollaborationAccountabilityContinuous Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISM

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityRisk ManagementSecurity GovernanceRegulatory ComplianceSoftware Development Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary Information Security leader for assigned technology teams
Align security priorities with business objectives and engineering needs
Embed scalable, automated security practices throughout the software development lifecycle
Identify security opportunities and define maturity roadmaps
Establish risk ownership and drive accountability for reducing security risk
Translate business needs and risks into actionable security requirements
Use data and expertise to inform senior leaders and product teams
Partner across Technology and Information Security to prioritize work and resolve cybersecurity issues
Manage risk decisions and anticipate future security needs
Lead escalations involving security incidents
Lead execution of complex security initiatives, prioritize critical issues, drive root-cause resolution, manage stakeholders, and ensure accountable delivery
Provide strategic direction and operational improvements aligned with business objectives and customer needs
Develop talent, influence stakeholders, manage vendors, and foster accountability, integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience leading technology or Information Security
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
Lead execution of complex security initiatives
Identify, assess, and remediate security risks and vulnerabilities using metrics, risk frameworks, and continuous improvement practices
Leadership across security governance, regulatory compliance, policies, standards, and industry frameworks
Align security priorities, resources, investments, and operational improvements with business objectives and customer needs
Build teams and partnerships, develop talent, influence stakeholders, manage vendors, and foster accountability
CISSP or CISM
Walmart's drug-free workplace and no-tolerance policy applies to employees

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 disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Live Better U education benefit, including fully paid tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates
Additional compensation may include stock