(USA) Risk Expert III

Position Summary... What you'll do... Role summary: The (USA) Risk Expert III plays a critical role in shaping the company's technology and information security policies. As a contributor to our Global Tech Policy 2.0 initiative, you will help improve the policy and controls management program by evaluating existing practices, identifying risk and compliance gaps, and supporting practical improvements across the policy lifecycle. You will use AI and automation tools to improve efficiency in the development, authoring, and revision of technology and information security policies. Your work will help ensure our policies protect the company, support global adoption, and remain effective in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. About the team: Join Walmart’s Global Tech Policy & Security Advisors Team, dedicated to developing and implementing technology and information security policies for a leading global retailer. The team collaborates across functions to identify risks, strengthen governance, and enhance security measures. Members apply expertise in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and cyber security to protect operations and support innovation. Committed to continuous improvement, the team drives effective policy development and governance, ensuring agility and resilience in a dynamic technological environment while safeguarding business interests and maintaining high standards for security and compliance. What you'll do: Develop, update, and quality-check technology, AI, and information security policies and standards aligned to internal requirements, industry frameworks, and Global Tech priorities. Support policy governance by maintaining ownership details, RACI inputs, metadata, intake requests, exception workflows, and related documentation. Maintain risk assessments, risk registers, and remediation tracking for technology, AI, and information security policy initiatives. Collaborate with Legal, Regulatory, AI Security, Data Governance, Audit, technical teams, and business stakeholders to align and implement policy expectations. Translate complex risk and compliance requirements into clear guidance, improve workflows, and monitor emerging trends to recommend timely policy updates. What you'll bring: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information assurance, law, risk management, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in risk, policy, information security, compliance, or governance. Strong understanding of technology compliance standards, control expectations, emerging risks, and policy or standards development. Experience supporting governance operations, process improvement, workflow implementation, quality control, and practical risk mitigation. Familiarity with technology environments, AI, automation, or governance tools. Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. 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 $108,000.00 - $216,000.00 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. Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 2years’ experience in cybersecurity risk or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company. Option 2: 4 years’ experience in cybersecurity risk or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company. 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, GSEC, CISA, CISSP, or CCSP, Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related area, 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 Primary Location... 2245 Monroe St, Herndon, VA 20171, 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. 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