Director, Information Security

Position Summary :

As a member of the InfoSec Risk & Compliance team, you will lead the SOX ITGC team, ensuring compliance with global standards and local market IT statutory audit requirements.

This role involves partnering with Global Tech organization for continuous improvement of our IT control environment. Our team is responsible for managing InfoSec related technical risk and supporting Walmart's SOX and PCI compliance programs.

SOX tasks require meticulous attention to detail and a thorough understanding of IT general controls. Our team excels in designing, implementing, and managing SOX audits, ensuring that all necessary controls are in place to meet compliance requirements.

We work closely with global and functional leaders to take a holistic approach in delivering our services and prioritizing risk-based decision making.

Our team of talented Associates is highly skilled and experienced in managing InfoSec risk and driving compliance. We are committed to delivering high-quality services and continuously improving our IT control environment to ensure efficient and effective management of the SOX compliance program.

About Team :

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

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 :

• Actively contribute to the development of the Global IT SOX strategy, specifically in areas such as defining the baseline control framework, establishing common processes and controls, identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies in compliance efforts, exploring controls automation solutions, and implementing continuous controls monitoring.
• Build strong working relationships with all stakeholders, including internal and external auditors, global internal controls, and global system owners, prioritize open and transparent communication, foster collaboration, and knowledge sharing, and provide support and guidance.
• Take the lead in conducting internal evaluations of SOX systems to evaluate their design and operational effectiveness.

Provide support to application owners during SOX audits to ensure that the required audit evidence is delivered in a timely manner.

Collaborate closely with application owners to facilitate smooth and efficient SOX audits.

• Collaborate closely with global functional teams to provide training and education to IT process and control owners on the requirements and responsibilities associated with SOX compliance.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders involved in SOX deficiency management, conducting impact analyses, overseeing remediation efforts, and ensuring clear communication and understanding of deficiencies and necessary actions.
• Provide guidance and support to stakeholders in developing effective remediation plans aligned with the IT SOX strategy, while monitoring progress, escalating issues, and regularly communicating updates to stakeholders.

What you'll bring :

• Strong knowledge and experience in developing IT SOX strategies, including defining control frameworks, and SOX audit readiness.
• Demonstrated people leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, provide guidance and support, and foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to effectively manage and develop team members, delegate tasks, and ensure the overall success of the team in achieving IT SOX goals and objectives.
• Strong strategic thinking skills to effectively manage SOX activities and align them with organizational goals.

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 experts, 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.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 6 years’ experience in information security or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• 8 years’ experience in information security or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• 3 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Certification in Security+, GISF, CISM, or CISA.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related area and 4 years’ experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.

Primary Location :

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

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