Third-Party Cyber Risk Manager
HumanaSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- Manages the execution of security initiatives by prioritizing critical issues for root-cause analysis; ensuring resolution of critical issues; monitoring progress versus plan; escalating complex or difficult issues; conducting business and technical design sessions; utilizing scope-change orders to track changes to the project; tracking expenditures and budgets; providing informational presentations; managing stakeholder expectations; holding self and project team accountable for project delivery; and developing performance reports
- Monitors, analyzes, and remediates information technology (IT) security risks and vulnerabilities by adhering to defined operating procedures; reviewing metrics to identify outliers, inefficiencies, and non-standard actions associated with operational processes and reporting the findings; identifying improvement opportunities and providing feedback to senior team members and management; and participating in meetings for any initiatives or tasks that will alter current processes
- Maintains vendor relations by preparing and executing request for proposals (RFPs); facilitating the vendor selection process; reviewing
Responsibilities
- Key leader for all things information security within a core technology team
- Establish and embed security into engineering using automation and scalable security practices throughout the software development lifecycle
- Partner and collaborate across other operations leaders in educating and initiating actions to mature the security posture for the teams
- Determine where the opportunities exist for the technology teams, and then further define and roadmap the maturity journey to raise the security posture expectation
- Understand key business goals to reframe risk discussions and resulting decisions in business terms
- Inform senior business leaders and partners and product teams on the long run risk implications of product options using both data and expert experience to guide decision making
- Predict demand increases both in existing operations and for new yet to be offered services from Information Security
- Keep awareness and aid InfoSec teams to maintain priority for all work for your supported area to be aligned to the business needs
- Translate business needs into product requirements for feeding backlogs of horizontal offerings by Information Security
- Serve as a primary arbiter for risk management between business needs and security risk, aligned with quantitative risk measurement standards
- Act as the primary escalation point for incidents involving your supported area and Information Security, including attending war rooms when notified and follow up on problems involving Information Security services
- Participate in industry councils or working groups to influence security best practices within the retail industry
- Constructively engage teams, including business teams, to resolve cybersecurity issues
- Establish risk ownership and accountability
- Monitor open security risk issues to ensure strategic planning identifies and avoids such risks in the future
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the employment type for this role?
This is a full-time position.
Is this role remote or does it require office presence?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills and experiences are required for this position?
The role requires expertise in managing security initiatives, prioritizing critical issues for root-cause analysis, ensuring resolution of issues, and monitoring progress. Strong leadership in information security, ability to partner across teams, and knowledge of risk management aligned with quantitative standards are essential.
What is the company culture like for this team at Walmart?
The team prioritizes innovation and data security, dedicates efforts to maintaining a secure operating environment, preserving trust, preventing fraud, detecting threats, managing digital risk, mitigating attack risks, securing cloud transformation, and fostering a culture of security and reliability.
What makes a strong candidate for this Distinguished Risk Expert role?
A strong candidate will have proven leadership in information security within technology teams, experience embedding security into engineering via automation and SDLC practices, skills in risk management using data and business terms, and the ability to collaborate across organizations to mature security posture.
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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