(USA) Senior Risk Expert

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

19h • $90,000 - $180,000

About The Position

As a Senior Risk Expert, you will play a critical role in shaping and advancing Walmart's technology and information risk strategy. You will use your technical fluency, systems thinking, and analytical skills to identify emerging risks, strengthen control environments, and design innovative, automated solutions that safeguard Walmart’s global digital ecosystem. You will lead through influence — partnering across engineering, product, legal, and security functions to drive alignment between business objectives and technology risk practices. You’ll leverage AI, automation, and data-driven insights to create scalable solutions to complex issues across Walmart's digital infrastructure. About the Team Join Walmart’s Digital Infrastructure Team , a group dedicated to managing and reducing technology risk across one of the world’s largest digital enterprises. The team works cross-functionally to identify systemic risks, enhance governance, and build scalable frameworks that support innovation while maintaining trust and compliance.We value continuous improvement, hands-on technical credibility, and adaptability — constantly seeking ways to apply automation and data intelligence to make risk management more proactive and effective. Your contributions will directly influence how Walmart builds, deploys, and secures technology for millions of customers and associates worldwide. Imagine working in an environment where one decision or 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 engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts, and risk professionals within the world’s largest retailer — using technology to redefine retail at global scale.People are why we innovate — and people power our innovation. We’re people-led and tech-empowered , training our teams in the skillsets of the future while creating opportunities to grow and make an impact. Whether you’re building new systems, managing risk, or innovating with AI, you’ll find purpose, challenge, and growth in every project.

Requirements

• A strong systems mindset with expertise in technology, infrastructure, data flows, and digital systems, paired with curiosity about how things work beneath the surface and how to leverage AI to improve them.
• Experience in technology risk management, controls testing, or governance in complex, data-driven, or regulated environments.
• Hands-on technical skills in scripting, troubleshooting, log analysis, or system integration, with the ability to create dashboards and automated, repeatable workflows.
• Proficiency with tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or GRC platforms, and creativity to extend them through automation or AI.
• Exceptional communication and influence skills—able to translate technical findings into business impact and align business requirements with actionable technical guidance.
• A mindset for continuous improvement and risk optimization—turning gaps into resilient, efficient processes, simplifying complexity, and translating innovative ideas into practical operations.
• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 3years’ experience in cybersecurity risk or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• Option 2: 5 years’ experience in cybersecurity risk or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Security+, GISF, GSEC, CISA, CISSP, or CCSP
• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 1 year’s 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

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to identify, assess, and mitigate technology and operational risks across Walmart’s digital infrastructure, e.g. websites, and mobile applications.
• Develop and implement automated processes, reporting tools, and system connections (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira) to improve visibility, efficiency, and scalability in risk activities, leveraging AI to enhance regulatory risk identification, analysis, and reporting across global systems.
• Convert complex technical issues into practical solutions.
• Evaluate privacy controls’ design and effectiveness in support of compliance with privacy regulation.
• Enable continuous improvement in risk detection, monitoring, and reporting, exploring emerging tools and methods to make risk management more intelligent, automated, and adaptive.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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