Staff, Risk Expert- Tech Risk Remediation at Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas

Job Description:

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Position Summary...


What you'll do...


As an Individual Contributor of the Information Security Global Tech (GT) Assurance team, this role will specialize in overseeing and driving audit finding and overall risk remediation efforts, ensuring timely and effective resolution of identified issues. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and corrective action plans, while continuously driving / monitoring progress and reporting on the status of remediation efforts. In addition, you will play a key role in leading the execution holistic remediation across the enterprise, through the implementation and remediation of controls to address enterprise risk and audit findings. Examples of activities include but are not limited to understanding and communicating technology risk to both audit and technology stakeholders, technical risk alignment and proactive engagement with Global Tech teams to identify and execute risk remediation efforts and organizing and presenting evidence of risk remediation to both audit and technology stakeholders. You will collaborate with various business subject matter resources, audit teams, and technology teams to achieve our objectives.



About Our Team



At Walmart, we prioritize innovation and data security. Our team is dedicated to maintaining a secure operating environment and preserving the trust of our customers, associates, and stakeholders. We combine a range of services and expertise to prevent fraud, detect threats, and manage digital risk and access. Our focus is on mitigating attack risks, securing cloud transformation, and fostering a culture of security and reliability within our team.



What you'll do...



As a Staff Risk Expert, you'll have the following responsibilities:


• This role will be responsible for creating and driving comprehensive risk remediation plans to address audit findings, which includes ensuring broad understanding of the risk being remediated, defining objectives, timelines, resources, dependencies, and deliverables.


• They collaborate with various cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure that the remediation efforts are executed effectively and according to the plan, while ensuring that the outcome effectively remediates the defined risk.


• A successful candidate in this role will continuously track the progress of remediation efforts, measure performance against established goals, and ensure that corrective actions are taken when necessary to keep the deliverable on track and within budget.


• They will provide regular updates on the status of the remediation projects to senior management and other stakeholders, highlighting any issues or risks that may impact the project's success and recommending appropriate solutions.


• They will evaluate proposed solutions with an understanding of the risks being mitigated to ensure solutions meet risk mitigation expectations and needs.


• Provide technical support and serve as a technology risk subject matter expert to internal stakeholders charged with implementing and remediating technology risk.


• Acquire knowledge of risk trends and themes throughout the enterprise, develop insights on those trends, and share strategies with leadership on effective holistic remediation of those trends.


• Analyze findings and insights, to prioritize requirements for addressing holistic risk remediation throughout the enterprise.


• Effectively influence technical teams to prioritize holistic risk remediation.


• Guide and mentor team members to follow established practices for the delivery of technology assurance services, meeting quality, speed, innovation and create impact.



What you'll bring...



• Proactive execution: Most of the job entails engaging with multiple stakeholders to plan, organize and execute on complex technology remediation controls. This requires the candidate to be extremely proactive in ensuring and tracking that tasks are completed on time; stakeholders are informed and potential roadblocks to risk remediation are called out early and often.


• Strong organization and planning: A successful candidate should be skilled in organizing resources, setting priorities, and creating detailed project plans that account for potential risks and contingencies. This includes the ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and keep track of tasks and budgets to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.


• Analytical and Critical Thinking: Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential risks associated with technology use and implementation. They should be able to assess complex situations, gather relevant data, and draw logical conclusions to provide actionable recommendations.


• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Needs to have strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey their findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership. They must be able to present complex information in a clear, concise, and easily understandable manner to facilitate decision-making and risk mitigation.


• Adaptability and flexibility: Proven ability to adapt to changing circumstances, learn new skills, and embrace new technologies is essential for staying ahead in a constantly evolving industry. A successful candidate should be open to change and able to pivot quickly when necessary.


• Time management and organizational skills: Managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously is a key aspect of this role. A successful candidate must be able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of organization.


• Technical acumen: As you will be dealing with a variety of technical stakeholders, having a baseline understanding of technology and technical concepts will be important to establish report and build credibility with our stakeholders.


• Knowledge of data analysis and risk management


• Certified in a relevant risk field is a plus (CISSP, CISA, CGEIT, CRISC, etc.)


• Good understanding of IT regulatory standards and frameworks (COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL, etc.)


• Methodical and systematic problem-solving approach, combined with a solid awareness of ownership, initiative, and drive


• Ability to work collaboratively across different teams


• Influence Technical Teams to achieve desired objectives


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written


About Walmart Global Tech


Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world's leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech,


gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.


Flexible, hybrid work:


We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.


Benefits:


Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.


Equal Opportunity Employer:


Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.


The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.


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 https://one.walmart.com/notices.


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.


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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.


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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.


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The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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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 4years' experience in cybersecurity risk or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.


Option 2: 6 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, CCSP, or CISM, 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, 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...



805 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America



About Walmart



At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?


Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.



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