(USA) Director, Information Security

Reference: R-2552776Posted: 2026-07-08Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United States; HERNDON, VASalary: $130000 - $260000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficePosition Summary...The Director, Enterprise Cryptographic Services & Secure Data Transfer, leads the development and execution of comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to safeguard organizational assets and data. This role involves managing cyber risk assessments, implementing security controls, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position requires collaboration across functions to address emerging threats, enhance security frameworks, and drive continuous improvement in information security practices. The Director will also guide teams in identifying vulnerabilities, evaluating risk treatments, and fostering a secure environment aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.About the team:The team leads enterprise cryptographic services and secure data transfer, ensuring trusted communications and machine identity management across the organization. They manage Certificate Lifecycle Management, Secure Data Transfer platforms, SSH Key Management, and cryptographic governance. Focused on strategy, modernization, and automation, the team aligns services with cybersecurity, compliance, and business goals. Collaborating across functions, they assess cyber risks, implement security controls, and drive continuous improvements to protect organizational data and infrastructure. This team plays a critical role in advancing secure, reliable, and compliant information security solutions enterprise-wide.What you'll do...Strategic Leadership: Execute enterprise strategy, multi-year roadmaps, and modernization for CLM, secure data transfer, and SSH key management.Governance & Operations: Establish machine identity risk frameworks, ensure strict regulatory compliance, monitor operational SLOs, and lead critical incident management.Stakeholder & People Focus: Partner cross-functionally to translate technical risks into business recommendations, while leading and developing a team of engineersWhat you'll bring:Experience leading enterprise-scale machine identity, certificate lifecycle, secure communications, or cryptographic service programs.Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive cyber security strategies aligned with corporate policies and industry standards.Strong knowledge of security controls, frameworks, and governance to ensure compliance and protect information assets.Expertise in managing cross-functional partnerships and stakeholder engagement to drive security initiatives.Skilled in analyzing emerging threats and evolving security landscapes to proactively address risks.Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams through audit processes and continuous improvement of security measures.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. Bentonville, Arkansas US-09050: The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Herndon, Virginia US-10710: The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00 - $312,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stockㅤㅤㅤㅤ‎ Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 6years’ experience in information security or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.Option 2: 8 years’ experience in information security or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.3 years’ supervisory experience.Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Certification in Security+, GISF, CISM, or CISA, Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related area and 4 years’ 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.Primary Location...805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.SummaryThe Director, Enterprise Cryptographic Services & Secure Data Transfer, leads the development and execution of comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to safeguard organizational assets and data. This role involves managing cyber risk assessments, implementing security controls, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position requires collaboration across functions to address emerging threats, enhance security frameworks, and drive continuous improvement in information security practices. The Director will also guide teams in identifying vulnerabilities, evaluating risk treatments, and fostering a secure environment aligned with business objectives and industry best practices. About the team: The team leads enterprise cryptographic services and secure data transfer, ensuring trusted communications and machine identity management across the organization. They manage Certificate Lifecycle Management, Secure Data Transfer platforms, SSH Key Management, and cryptographic governance. Focused on strategy, modernization, and automation, the team aligns services with cybersecurity, compliance, and business goals. Collaborating across functions, they assess cyber risks, implement security controls, and drive continuous improvements to protect organizational data and infrastructure. This team plays a critical role in advancing secure, reliable, and compliant information security solutions enterprise-wide.Minimum qualifications["Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 6years’ experience in information security or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.Option 2: 8 years’ experience in information security or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.\n\n3 years’ supervisory experience."]Preferred qualifications["Certification in Security+, GISF, CISM, or CISA", "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.", "Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related area and 4 years’ experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects"]