Risk Expert III

Walmart

Risk Expert III leading the identification and mitigation of cybersecurity risks at Walmart. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and enhance security controls.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeHerndon • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $108,000 - $216,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity risk management, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in developing risk management strategies and enhancing security controls to protect organizational assets from cyber threats.

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Cybersecurity Risk ManagementVulnerability AssessmentPenetration TestingSecurity AuditsCompliance Standards

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityRisk AssessmentNetwork SecurityInformation SecurityThreat Monitoring

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder EngagementContinuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+GISFGSECCISACISSPCCSP

Industry Keywords

Web Content Accessibility GuidelinesWCAG 2.2 AAAssistive TechnologiesDigital Accessibility

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of cybersecurity risks across the organization.
Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to safeguard network infrastructure and information assets.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement risk management strategies aligned with corporate policies and industry standards.
Ensure compliance, enhance security controls, and support continuous improvement efforts to protect business operations from evolving cyber threats.
Monitor emerging cyber threats and contribute to continuous improvement of risk management practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
4 years’ experience in cybersecurity risk or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
Certification in Security+, GISF, GSEC, CISA, CISSP, or CCSP.
We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, showing knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates.