(USA) Senior Manager, Information Security

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Information Security, leads strategic initiatives to safeguard organizational assets by managing risk and security governance across global markets. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement security frameworks, assess vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with corporate policies. It drives cyber risk management, oversees security audits, and promotes ongoing improvement in security controls, aligning security strategy with business objectives.

The team designs and scales enterprise cryptographic services by integrating Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), and security automation. Combining software development and infrastructure engineering, it builds secure, cloud-native platforms for certificate lifecycle management and key operations across applications and cloud environments. The team focuses on automation, API-driven services, developer experience, resilience, availability, security, and compliance in hybrid and multi-cloud settings.

The role leads strategic technology initiatives, establishes security governance and risk management practices, conducts cyber risk assessments, oversees audits, partners with stakeholders, mentors team members, and drives security controls to protect organizational assets.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in information security management and strategy development.
• Expertise in cybersecurity, including risk assessment, threat identification, and mitigation techniques.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, policies, and compliance standards.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Experience with Public Key Infrastructure and Hardware Security Module technologies.
• Skill in conducting security audits and implementing controls to address vulnerabilities.
• Strategic ability to develop and execute security initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Option 1 minimum qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related area and 5 years of experience in information security or a related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• Option 2 minimum qualification: 7 years of experience in information security or a related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company, including 2 years of supervisory experience.

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 3 years of experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects.
• Knowledge of creating inclusive digital experiences, implementing WCAG 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional strategic technology initiatives to enhance information security across global markets.
• Establish and promote best practices for security governance, risk management, and compliance with corporate policies.
• Conduct cyber risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Oversee security audits to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align security protocols with business objectives and evolving threats.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering continuous improvement and accountability.
• Drive implementation of security controls and monitor their effectiveness to safeguard organizational assets.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty, and 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 education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for qualifying programs.

What This Job Offers

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