Your Impact
The Lead, Business Information Security serves as the primary liaison between the Information Security Group and senior technology leaders, aligning business and security objectives. Through risk assessments, threat intelligence, and security metrics, this role informs security decisions and prioritizes investments that reduce risk and support business outcomes. With a deep understanding of the business roadmap and technology landscape, this role informs cybersecurity strategy and guides business-aligned decision-making, driving measurable improvements to the organization's security posture and ensuring cybersecurity outcomes support enterprise objectives.
What You Will Do;
Serve as the primary liaison and strategic advisor to business and technology leaders, ensuring cybersecurity considerations are embedded in planning and prioritization.
Maintain an expert awareness of information security news, trends, and emerging technologies to proactively identify potential risks, assess their impact on the business, and inform strategic cybersecurity planning.
Advise product, development, and architecture teams on cybersecurity best practices during the design and implementation of new initiatives.
Conduct technology risk assessments and partner with technical teams to develop mitigation strategies that balance both business agility and security objectives.
Translate enterprise security policies into actionable, impactful strategies to be implemented at the product and solution level, identifying gaps or redundancies and recommending strategies to mature, rationalize, or develop security capabilities.
Guide the integration of security controls and practices into the system development lifecycle to promote security-by-design across products, services, and vendor solutions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to drive security maturity and enhance visibility into organizational risk.
Serve as an escalation point and mentor for junior staff for the most complex support problems.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems, engineering, business administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
7 years of experience in information security.
Experience influencing cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and regulatory requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Experience developing and implementing an enterprise security program to meet new business and technology requirements.
Preferred Skills/Education
Hands-on technical experience in risk management, security operations, engineering, or architecture.
Prior experience leading a complex cybersecurity function within a large, matrix enterprise.
Familiarity with retail technology ecosystems, supply chain operations, or e-commerce platforms.
Experience leading change and transformation initiatives
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or other relevant industry certifications.
Where You’ll Be;
Associates are required to relocate to the Charlotte region to foster collaboration and facilitate improved testing and support.
Lowe’s supports a Flex Office concept where in-person work is required two days per week at the Charlotte Tech Hub
Most business meetings are planned around the Eastern time zone.
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts, and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com .
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Pay Range: $111,600.00 - $212,000.00 annually Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.