Position Summary...
What you'll do...
As a Principle Risk Expert, you have a critical role in shaping the company's technology and information security policies. As a key contributor to our Global Tech Policy 2.0 initiative, you will challenge existing practices and seek opportunities to enhance our policy and controls management program. You will leverage AI and automation tools to drive efficiencies throughout the development, authoring, and revision of technology and information security policies. By engaging with stakeholder groups, you will proactively question the status quo, assess emerging risks, and design innovative risk management strategies that advance Walmart's commitment to secure and resilient technology systems.
About the team:
Join Walmart's Global Tech Policy & Security Advisors Team as a senior contributor shaping technology and information security policies for the world's largest retailer. Members collaborate across functions to identify risks, streamline governance, and implement effective security measures. The team values continuous improvement, leveraging expertise in risk analysis, stakeholder management, and cyber security to protect business operations and drive innovation. Your forward-thinking approach will ensure our policies not only protect the company but also set new standards for effectiveness and agility in a rapidly evolving landscape.
What you'll do:
Leading AI and automation within each phase of the policy and controls management lifecycle through low code/no code agent creation and GenAI prompting.
Drafting and refining policies, standards, and controls using clear, enforceable language and aligning with Global Tech and InfoSec strategy, risk appetite, and compliance frameworks.
Supporting a structured governance model and maintaining the RACI matrix for policy ownership across stakeholders.
Managing policy intake workflows, exception handling, and operating GRC tools.
Leading efforts to measure policy effectiveness
Leading process improvement to align policies to business needs and global market adoption.
Providing expert guidance and interpretation on domestic and international technology compliance standards best practices.
What you'll bring:
Robust understanding of technology compliance standards and emerging risks within technology and information security.
Proven experience in developing, writing, and updating policy documents to align with market specific compliance and business needs.
Experience in leading business process improvement and implementation projects.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with and influence multiple stakeholder groups.
Experience with various technologies, including AI.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk and develop strategic mitigation strategies.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and agile way of working to improve the Global Tech Policy & Security Advisors team's service to Walmart.
About Walmart Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world's leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.
Walmart's culture is a competitive advantage, and it's fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates.
Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey.
Benefits:
Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .
The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00 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 cybersecurity risk or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Option 2: 7 years' experience in cybersecurity risk 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, GSEC, CISA, CISSP, CCSP, or CISM, 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.
CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor - Certification, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Certification
Primary Location...
2245 Monroe St, Herndon, VA 20171, 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.
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
