Jim Lairmore
Senior Manager Cybersecurity Systems Engineering @The Home Depot
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager Cybersecurity Systems Engineering @The Home Depot
Austin, TX, US
Lead a team of 120 architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver critical security services, including Data and Directory, Authentication and Password Management, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and Customer Identity and Access Management (IAM) for 500K employees and 80M online customers across data center and Cloud platforms. Develop and implement comprehensive security and confidentiality policies to safeguard sensitive information. Proactively monitor, audit, and analyze risk to prevent security exposure while ensuring compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, SOX, GDPR, and PCI-DSS.Oversee incident response efforts, promptly addressing security incidents and escalations, ensuring a swift resolution. Conduct security risk assessments and audits to implement security frameworks across tools and technologies, enhancing overall security posture. Continuously monitor logs and network activity using SIEM and IDS/IPS tools for anomalies. Lead regular cross-functional security meetings with IT, Legal, and Compliance teams to drive alignment on key initiatives.Define, prioritize, and implement security solutions through collaboration with cross-business stakeholders, influencing requirements and driving maximum business value with exceptional user experiences. Manage multiple vendor relationships and oversee an annual security budget of $25M while preparing and presenting regular security reports to leadership. Stay informed on emerging security trends and technologies to continuously evolve security strategies.
EDUCATION
Western Governors University
BS, Information Technology Security
SKILLS
ABOUT JIM LAIRMORE
What I do— I untangle the hair ball— I am highly curious and constantly learning— I provide the “value add” by analyzing situations and connecting the dots that improve processes, drive decisions, and enable change— I align Business goals and IT objectives to implement projects securely while maintaining usability through technology and innovation— I am an effective communicator with the ability to translate complex subjects simply and clearly at all levels What I want to do nextI enjoy developing and empowering employees and bringing them together to solve unique problems that others view as impossible or unworkable. I need to flex my creative muscles defining products, building solutions, making them secure and usable, and using technology in interesting and unusual ways to solve real-world opportunities. I’ve formed a managerial method around the creation of an ideal work environment that allows individuals to do their best work, be successful, and love doing it — and I want to continue honing and refining that method in the service of a compelling business goal.Interested in joining me at The Home Depot? We’re hiring. Visit
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