Director, Security Risk Assessment and Assurance

Position Summary... The Director, Security Governance and Standards plays a critical leadership role in protecting people, operations, and brand trust across a global enterprise. This role leads the enterprise Security Risk Mitigation strategy, and physical and technical response efforts to insider threats, threat of violence, disaster response, and security governance programs—using data, technology, and strong partnerships to reduce risk and strengthen resilience. You’ll influence strategy, guide expert teams, and help shape enterprise-wide safety and security outcomes in a complex, fast-moving environment. You will collaborate with Global Safety & Security partners across the business to identify, mitigate, and manage risks that could impact associates, customers, and operations worldwide. The team blends analytics, governance, and operational expertise to proactively address insider threats, physical security risks, and disaster preparedness. This role directly supports business continuity, associate safety, and enterprise resilience by setting standards, driving innovation, and enabling consistent global execution. What you'll do... Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of all enterprise facilities through the enterprise Security Risk Model and provide mitigation recommendations and governance for physical and technical strategies to reduce overall risk to associates, customer and company assets. Provide strategic guidance and coordinate physical security assets in support of the disaster response, recovery, and global hazard mitigation initiatives. Oversee security assessments, risk analysis, and monitoring capabilities across markets, and partner with business to develop and implement security best practices and mitigation strategies. Partner globally to drive process improvement, technology adoption, and risk reduction Develop, coach, and lead high-performing teams and cross-functional stakeholders What you’ll bring Experience leading global safety, security, risk, or threat management programs Strong knowledge of security industry standards, legal requirements, and regulatory frameworks Proven ability to translate data and analytics into actionable risk mitigation strategies Experience leading and developing expert teams across regions and cultures Strategic mindset with the ability to influence senior leaders and enterprise outcomes Ability to collaborate and build partnerships internally and externally through strong leadership and interpersonal skills. 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 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. The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ‎ Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Risk Management, or related field and 5 years’ experience in security, emergency management, risk management, law enforcement, fire service, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in security, emergency management, risk management, law enforcement, fire service, or related area. 1 year’s supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Emergency Management, Project Management Masters: Business Administration Primary Location... 811 Excellence, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.