(USA) Staff, Risk Expert

Reference: R-2630288Posted: 2026-09-11Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United StatesSalary: $110000 - $220000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeRole summary: The Staff Risk Expert serves as a senior individual contributor supporting Walmart’s technology, AI, and information security policy and governance programs. The role develops and reviews clear, practical, and enforceable policies and standards; identifies and assesses policy-related risks; and develops and maintains risk registers and remediation activities. This position also improves governance processes through AI, automation, and workflow tools while partnering with Legal, Regulatory, Audit, security, technology, and business teams. The role strengthens accountability, policy adoption, audit readiness, and risk-based decision-making across Global Tech. About the team: The Global Tech Policy & Security Advisors team develops and governs Walmart’s technology, AI, and information security policies and standards. We partner with Legal, Regulatory, Audit, security, technology, and business teams to translate complex expectations into clear, practical, and enforceable requirements. The team identifies and monitors policy and governance risks, maintains risk registers, supports remediation, and strengthens accountability across the policy lifecycle. We also use AI, automation, and workflow tools to improve policy quality, consistency, efficiency, and adoption—helping teams manage risk, remain audit-ready, and innovate securely across Walmart. What you'll do:Develop and review technology, AI, and information security policies and standards.Identify, assess, document, and monitor policy and governance risks.Develop and maintain risk registers, track remediation, and escalate issues.Strengthen policy ownership, lifecycle governance, exception workflows, and accountability.Translate legal, regulatory, audit, security, and business expectations into practical requirements.Use AI, automation, and workflow tools to improve quality, consistency, efficiency, and adoption.Partner across Legal, Regulatory, Audit, security, technology, and business teams.Support stakeholder communication, policy enablement, and continuous improvement of governance services and tools.What you'll bring:Knowledge of technology controls, compliance standards, emerging risks, and policy development.Experience identifying policy risks, performing assessments, maintaining risk registers, tracking remediation, and improving governance processes.Ability to translate complex requirements into clear, practical, and enforceable guidance.Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.Experience with AI, automation, workflow, or governance tools.Ability to work independently, influence decisions, and collaborate across legal, audit, business, security, and technology teams. 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 : - StockMinimum qualifications["Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 4years’ experience in cybersecurity risk or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.\n\nOption 2: 6 years’ experience in cybersecurity risk or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company."]Preferred qualifications["Certification in Security+, GISF, GSEC, CISA, CISSP, CCSP, or CISM", "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 2 years’ experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects", "CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Certification", "CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor - Certification"]