Senior Risk Expert

Walmart

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Bentonville, AR
Salary
$90,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jul 7, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $169k
This role $135k
$76k most similar roles pay here $219k

This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $140,887–$196,787 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $135k versus about $169k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Walmart

Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail

Walmart currently has 290 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 282 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Risk Expert

As a Senior Risk Expert at Bentonville's leading cybersecurity firm, you will join a dedicated team focused on safeguarding the organization’s digital assets and infrastructure against emerging threats. Your primary responsibilities include assessing security compliance across applications and infrastructure, identifying gaps in risk protocols, and developing action plans to align with corporate policies. You will evaluate technologies and tools that address these gaps, support the implementation of security controls, and ensure adherence to established guidelines. Day-to-day tasks involve conducting penetration testing using various methodologies, analyzing vulnerability scan data, and communicating assessment results to key stakeholders. The role requires expertise in threat modeling, secure code reviews, network monitoring, and utilizing intelligence sources for proactive threat identification. You must be proficient in cybersecurity risk assessments, implementing security compliance through risk analysis, and leveraging tools like vulnerability scanners and penetration testing frameworks. This position demands a deep understanding of network security policies, encryption technologies, and regulatory guidelines to maintain robust defenses against cyber threats.

What you'll do

  • Assesses security compliance of applications and infrastructure against risk standards.
  • Identifies lapses in organizational risk protocols and develops action plans accordingly.
  • Evaluates technologies to address security gaps and supports implementation of controls.
  • Conducts penetration testing using various methodologies and tools to identify threats.
  • Analyzes vulnerability scan data to evaluate security risks and system vulnerabilities.
  • Implements perimeter security measures based on asset security requirements.
  • Reports threat intelligence findings aligned with network defense methodologies.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in cybersecurity risk.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science plus at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with developing and applying cyber risk assessments to identify threats.
  • Implementing security compliance through risk analysis, action plans, and technology evaluations.
  • Proficiency in vulnerability assessment tools, penetration testing, and threat modeling.
  • Analyzing network security policies and controls using knowledge of protocols and encryption.
  • Utilizing Threat Research frameworks to gather data and communicate findings effectively.

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