Walmart

(USA) Risk Expert III

Walmart$108K — $216K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information assurance, or related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in risk management or policy development.
  • Strong understanding of technology compliance standards.
  • Proven experience in aligning policy documents with compliance and business needs.
  • Excellent communication skills with stakeholder engagement capabilities.
  • Analytical skills for assessing risks and developing mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and update technology and information security policies.
  • Evaluate policy revisions for control integrity and compliance gaps.
  • Maintain risk assessments for technology and AI undertakings.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure policy alignment.
  • Translate complex policies into actionable guidance for global teams.
  • Facilitate process improvements for policy workflows and adoption.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions.
  • Paid time off including sick leave and parental leave.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Education assistance program covering tuition and fees.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

The (USA) Risk Expert III plays a critical role in our Global Tech Policy 2.0 initiative. Challenge existing practices, constantly seeking opportunities to streamline and enhance our policy and controls management program. Leverage AI and automation tools to drive efficiencies throughout the development, authoring, and revision of technology and information security policies. Your involvement 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:
  • Develop and update technology, AI, and information security policies and standards to ensure compliance with industry frameworks (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST).
  • Evaluate policy revisions to ensure strong control integrity, identify risk and compliance gaps, and recommend targeted improvements.
  • Maintain and perform risk assessments and risk registers for technology and AI initiatives, driving appropriate remediation actions.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Regulatory, AI Security, Data Governance, Decision Science, Audit, and business teams to ensure policy alignment and consistent governance.
  • Translate complex policy requirements into clear, actionable guidance that supports global adoption and implementation.
  • Support process improvements to streamline policy workflows and enhance adoption across global markets.


What you'll bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., computer science, information assurance, law, or a related field).
  • At least 5 years of experience in risk management, policy development, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of technology compliance standards and emerging risks within technology and information security.
  • Proven experience in writing and updating policy documents to align with market specific compliance and business needs.
  • Proven experience in supporting business process improvement and implementation projects
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively navigate multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Experience with various technologies, including AI.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk and develop mitigation strategies.


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.

Herndon, Virginia US-10710: The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $216,000.00

Bentonville, Arkansas US-09050: The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








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 2years' experience in cybersecurity risk or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Option 2: 4 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, or CCSP, Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related area, 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

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Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
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+3.3%
Revenue
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