James Simonetti

Director, Security Operations

James Simonetti is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of experience in technology and security operations. He has a proven track record of guiding high-performing teams, implementing cutting-edge cyber defense strategies, and aligning security initiatives with broader business objectives. As the Director of Security Operations at PayPal, James leads global security functions and manages critical incident response and threat management. He holds advanced expertise in cloud technologies, risk management and compliance, with a strong technical foundation in AWS, Azure, GCP, and various cybersecurity frameworks. James holds multiple industry certifications including CISSP and CCSP, and has supported the industry through leading local security chapters and supporting certification development efforts.