(USA) Senior Risk Expert
Walmart
Posted on Mar 21, 2026
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Role summary:The Senior Risk Expert designs and operates scalable, engineering‑driven risk management by translating security policy and control intent into automated, testable controls. This role leads continuous risk and compliance assessments across cloud, hybrid, and SaaS environments, balancing policy‑as‑code, AI‑assisted evidence automation, and expert judgment. Leveraging strong GRC and audit foundations, the expert partners with engineers to embed compliance into platforms, pipelines, and architectures, evaluates emerging threats, and drives measurable risk reduction while meeting regulatory and assurance expectations across the enterprise.
About the team:
The team is dedicated to enforcing compliance with security policies and standards, ensuring alignment with corporate risk and security frameworks. It connects solution owners to corporate products and services while managing cyber risk assessments and mitigation strategies. The group conducts thorough evaluations of network security, vulnerability assessments, and risk management activities. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, the team provides expert guidance to enhance security posture and supports the implementation of effective controls. This team plays a critical role in safeguarding organizational assets by proactively identifying risks and recommending solutions to maintain robust cybersecurity compliance.
What you'll do:
- Engineer policy‑as‑code and automated controls aligned to risk, compliance, and audit requirements
- Perform continuous cyber risk assessments across cloud, SaaS, hybrid, and network environments
- Build automation using Python, APIs, and AI tooling for control testing, evidence, and remediation
- Analyze threats, penetration‑testing results, and telemetry to harden architectures and defenses
- Lead audit, assurance, and remediation efforts with high‑quality, defensible evidence
- Partner with engineering and business teams to embed risk controls into delivery pipelines
What you'll bring:
- Deep experience in cyber risk, GRC, and compliance within large engineering organizations
- Hands‑on automation skills (Python, APIs, scripting) for continuous control evaluation
- Strong background in audit or assurance (Big 4 or equivalent) and evidence quality
- Expertise across cloud platforms, containers, CI/CD, APIs, and enterprise data systems
- Ability to translate control intent into scalable technical implementations
- Comfort applying AI/LLM tooling to risk, evidence, and findings automation
- Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or similar are a plus
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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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 3years’ experience in cybersecurity risk or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.Option 2: 5 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 and 1 year’s 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.CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor - Certification, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Certification

















