Senior Cyber Risk & Vulnerability Lead

Walmart; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart in Herndon, VA is seeking a Risk Expert III to lead identification, assessment, and mitigation of cybersecurity risks across the organization. You will perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and audits to protect network infrastructure and information assets.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to develop risk management strategies aligned with corporate policies and industry standards, leveraging threat intelligence and governance frameworks to ensure compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/cybersecurity or related field with 2+ years in cybersecurity risk.
• Option 2: 4 years’ experience in cybersecurity risk in technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• Strong knowledge of NIST CSF and governance policies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze network security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
• Design and implement security controls, including perimeter defenses and authentication.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and authorized penetration testing.
• Review security logs and audit reports to detect incidents and intrusions.
• Develop and recommend mitigation strategies aligned with policies.
• Collaborate to assess compliance with security standards and frameworks.
• Monitor emerging cyber threats and contribute to risk-management improvements.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Vulnerability assessments

Penetration testing

Risk management frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Security tools usage

Security controls implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/cybersecurity

4 years’ cybersecurity risk experience

Tools

Threat detection tools

Intelligence analysis tools

Security auditing tools

Job description

Walmart in Herndon, VA is seeking a Risk Expert III to lead identification, assessment, and mitigation of cybersecurity risks across the organization. You will perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and audits to protect network infrastructure and information assets.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to develop risk management strategies aligned with corporate policies and industry standards, leveraging threat intelligence and governance frameworks to ensure compliance and