(USA) Senior Director, Information Security

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Walmart is seeking a Senior Director, Information Security to lead the strategy, engineering capabilities, and operational delivery needed to identify and reduce security risk across enterprise applications. The leader will build on established capabilities and shape the next evolution of Application Security. The role requires a technically strong security leader who can work across security domains, build trusted partnerships with Global Tech teams, translate complex exposure into actionable insights, and develop scalable capabilities that reduce enterprise risk. The position collaborates across functions to align with industry risk frameworks and regulatory requirements.

The team leads global application security and secure development strategy by integrating automated security controls throughout the development lifecycle. It embeds security from design through deployment and operation, prioritizes secure-by-default application and product delivery, and works with builders and developers globally to align technical roadmaps and capabilities. Its work aims to protect sensitive data and services while supporting business initiatives through cyber risk management and application security practices.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in information security and cyber risk assessment.
• Strong expertise in application security and secure software development.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate security controls into development processes and improve developer adoption without creating friction.
• Proven experience building and advancing cybersecurity risk programs across a global organization.
• Proven ability to lead cybersecurity strategy development and implement risk management frameworks such as NIST CSF.
• Strong expertise identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks across complex environments.
• Demonstrated success developing and enforcing corporate security policies and governance processes.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and drive continuous improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related area and 7 years of experience in information security or a related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company; or 9 years of such experience without the stated degree option.
• 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Drug-free workplace policy applies to employees; illegal drugs and alcohol are not permitted on the job.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Security+, GISF, CISM, or CISA.
• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related area and 5 years of experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects.
• Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices and experience creating inclusive digital experiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise application security strategy, operating model, and multiyear roadmap in alignment with business priorities and risk tolerance.
• Evolve the integration of security capabilities into development workflows to prevent vulnerabilities early and enable secure-by-default application, software, and product delivery.
• Collaborate with builder and development partners to align roadmaps, capabilities, and experiences that securely enhance builder and developer productivity.
• Serve as the enterprise authority on application security, shaping InfoSec strategy and influencing technology direction across Global Tech.
• Anticipate emerging exposure vectors, including AI/LLM applications, agentic systems, and third-party integrations, and evolve capabilities ahead of adversary adoption.
• Advance cybersecurity risk programs and implement risk management frameworks.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks across complex environments.
• Develop and enforce corporate security policies and governance processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• PTO and/or PPTO usable for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs from high school completion through bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior