Cybersecurity Assurance & Risk Lead

About the role

Walmart Chile is seeking a Cybersecurity Assurance & Risk Lead to drive security assurance and risk management across its technology organization. You will lead security solution evaluations, audit readiness, and compliance programs while leveraging an AI‑enabled operating model.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and operate a consistent technology risk framework, including taxonomy, scoring model, likelihood/impact definitions and governance routines.
• Lead security assessments for new and existing technologies, platforms, vendors and major architecture changes, delivering findings, required controls and go/no‑go recommendations.
• Plan and support internal and external audits, coordinating evidence collection, stakeholder communication and remediation follow‑up.
• Own compliance requirements for certifications and formal assurance programs (e.g., ISO cycles), ensuring scope support, control narratives, evidence traceability and artifact readiness.
• Conduct security risk assessments, evaluate treatment options and manage risk acceptance governance.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading technology risk frameworks and security assurance initiatives.
• Strong background in audit execution, evidence management and certification readiness.
• Ability to make final decisions, handle exceptions and maintain accountability for security outcomes.

Required skills

• Security risk management
• Security solution evaluations
• Audit execution and evidence coordination
• ISO certification processes

What we offer

• Opportunity to impact a leading global retailer in Chile.
• Inclusive work environment that supports personal growth.
• Access to advanced AI‑enabled tools for security operations.