(USA) Distinguished, Risk Expert

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

13d•$130,000 - $312,000

About The Position

As the Business Information Security Partner (BISP), this role enhances the delivery of secure technology to customers. Reporting to the Information Security Partners organization, the BISP serves as a key bridge between organizations and a strategic partner, anticipating the future needs of an aligned line of business and accelerating secure delivery. The Walmart team focuses on maintaining a secure operating environment and preserving the trust of customers, associates, and stakeholders. Its work includes preventing fraud, detecting threats, managing digital risk and access, mitigating attack risks, securing cloud transformation, and fostering security and reliability.

Requirements

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related area and 6 years of experience in cybersecurity risk or a related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Option 2: 8 years of experience in cybersecurity risk or a related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
The role summary asks for 10+ years of experience leading technology or Information Security.
CISSP or CISM is listed under “What you'll bring.”

Nice To Haves

Certification in Security+, GISF, GSEC, CISA, CISSP, CCSP, or CISM.
A master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related area and 4 years of experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects.
Background creating inclusive digital experiences and knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices.
CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor certification.
CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Information Security leader for assigned technology teams, aligning security priorities with business objectives and engineering needs.
Embed scalable, automated security practices throughout the software development lifecycle to strengthen security posture.
Identify security opportunities, define maturity roadmaps, establish risk ownership, and drive accountability for reducing security risk.
Translate business needs and risks into actionable security requirements, using data and expertise to inform senior leaders and product teams.
Partner across Technology and Information Security to prioritize work, resolve cybersecurity issues, manage risk decisions, anticipate future needs, and lead escalations involving security incidents.
Lead execution of complex security initiatives, prioritize critical issues, drive root-cause resolution, manage stakeholders, and ensure accountable delivery.
Identify, assess, and remediate security risks and vulnerabilities using metrics, risk frameworks, and continuous improvement practices.
Provide leadership across security governance, regulatory compliance, policies, standards, and industry frameworks, translating requirements into practical risk reduction.
Align security priorities, resources, investments, and operational improvements with business objectives and customer needs.
Build teams and partnerships by developing talent, influencing stakeholders, managing vendors, and fostering accountability, integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, 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.
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U paid education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.