Summary
Gage Saunders is a seasoned information security leader with over 15 years of hands-on and strategic experience, currently serving as Director of Information Security at Lowe's where he leads global Offensive Security, Threat & Vulnerability Management, SOC, and Threat/Data Validation teams. He blends deep technical pedigree as a former lead pentester and red team operator with executive-level communication—regularly briefing the CISO, CIO, and Board—and a track record of translating assessments into enterprise programs aligned to NIST and regulatory frameworks like PCI, HIPAA, and SOX. Known for breaking down silos and championing servant leadership, he drives transformational change that measurably improves security maturity and employee engagement. Gage pairs advanced certifications (OSCE, OSCP, CISSP) and two master’s degrees with practical automation and program-building skills, from secure code initiatives to breach-and-attack simulation. Based in Wesley Chapel, FL, he brings a rare combination of offensive expertise, program governance, and people-first management that accelerates risk reduction across complex, global environments.
11 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelors Applied Science; Network Security and Management, Bachelors Applied Science; Network Security and Management at 2008 ECPI College of Technology (online campus) Virginia
Master of Business Administration - MBA Information Technology Project Management, Master of Business Administration - MBA Information Technology Project Management at Western Governors University
Associate Applied Science; Network Security and Management, Associate Applied Science; Network Security and Management at ECPI University