(USA) Risk Expert III

Position Summary

The Risk Expert III role involves leading the identification, assessment, and mitigation of cyber security risks within the organization. This includes conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat modeling to safeguard network infrastructure and data integrity. Collaboration with stakeholders to develop and implement security controls is also a key responsibility.

What you'll do

• Identify and analyze network security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to recommend effective mitigation measures.
• Design and conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to evaluate system security and compliance.
• Implement perimeter security, network hardening, and authentication controls aligned with organizational requirements.
• Review security logs and audit reports to detect incidents and support remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate risk findings and develop actionable security plans.
• Assess security controls against corporate policies and frameworks, proposing improvements to enhance protection.
• Utilize threat modeling and intelligence analysis to anticipate emerging cyber threats and adapt defenses accordingly.
• Perform context engineering to automate workflows.

About the team

The Technical Controls Assessment team at Walmart focuses on safeguarding enterprise solutions by evaluating security controls and ensuring compliance with organizational policies. They leverage expertise in cyber security, risk management, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to support secure cloud transformations and threat mitigation. They work closely with stakeholders to identify risks and enhance Walmart’s security posture, contributing to a resilient and secure environment aligned with business goals.

What you'll bring

• Proven expertise in cyber security principles, including network security, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments.
• Strong experience conducting penetration testing and analyzing security vulnerabilities to recommend effective mitigation strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management techniques and the ability to assess and address security gaps within complex environments.
• Proficiency in stakeholder engagement to communicate risks and collaborate on security solutions across business units.
• Familiarity with security frameworks, policies, and compliance standards to ensure organizational alignment and governance.
• Ability to design and implement security controls and conduct security audits to maintain system integrity.

About Walmart

Walmart offers competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards, along with various financial and non-financial benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Additionally, Walmart provides educational benefits through Live Better U, which covers tuition, books, and fees for associates pursuing higher education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 2 years' 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

• Certification in Security+, GISF, GSEC, CISA, CISSP, or CCSP.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related area.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices and familiarity with implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
• CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor - Certification.
• CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Certification.