Location
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco
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Job Description
About L.E.K. Consulting:
L.E.K. Consulting is a premier global strategy consulting firm that partners with clients to solve their most critical business challenges and deliver high-impact outcomes. We bring deep industry expertise and rigorous, evidence-based insight to global corporations, growth companies and private equity investors, helping them turn strategy into action.
How do we deliver impact? It’s the people. We hire exceptional individuals and invest in their growth through hands-on client work, close collaboration and a culture of ownership, inclusion and continuous learning. Across every level, curiosity unites us and challenge excites us.
Founded more than 40 years ago, L.E.K. employs more than 2,200 professionals worldwide and is consistently recognized as one of the industry's best firms to work for. For more information, visit lek.com.
Overview of Role:
The Security & Risk Architect is a senior technical leader within the Information Security team, responsible for advancing the firm’s cybersecurity strategy and strengthening enterprise security capabilities across infrastructure, cloud platforms, applications, and emerging AI technologies.
This role partners closely with IT, engineering, and business stakeholders to manage security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, secure software development practices, and AI security governance. The position supports a global environment aligned to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO 27001 standards.
The IT team is prioritizing hiring in Boston and / or Chicago.
Responsibilities:
Security Operations & Risk Management
Identify, assess, and respond to cybersecurity and privacy risks across the organization
Serve as a technical escalation point for security incidents, investigations, and threat response activities
Support incident response, digital forensics, and coordination during critical security events
Monitor threat intelligence and recommend proactive risk mitigation strategies
Security Architecture & Tooling
Lead the management and optimization of enterprise security tools and platforms
Evaluate security technologies, identify capability gaps, and recommend improvements
Manage security controls across Active Directory, Azure, Entra ID, endpoint security, and cloud environments
Ensure systems and infrastructure maintain secure and hardened configurations
Vulnerability & Compliance Management
Oversee vulnerability management processes, reporting, and remediation coordination
Configure and maintain security monitoring, reporting, and compliance metrics
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across security processes, tools, and policies
Support disaster recovery, backup oversight, and operational resilience efforts
Application Security & Secure Development
Integrate security requirements into the software development lifecycle
Partner with development teams to implement secure-by-design practices within CI/CD pipelines
Lead application security reviews, code analysis, and penetration testing activities
Promote secure coding standards aligned with OWASP, NIST, and ISO 27001 frameworks
Manage third-party and open-source software risk, including supply chain security controls
AI Security & Governance
Support governance and security oversight for AI platforms and tools, including Microsoft Copilot and Azure OpenAI
Establish controls for AI usage, access management, and data governance
Monitor emerging AI security risks, including prompt injection, adversarial behavior, and data exposure threats
Partner with legal, compliance, and business stakeholders to develop responsible AI usage policies
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
6+ years of experience in Information Technology, including 3+ years in Information Security
Experience with enterprise security technologies and cloud security platforms
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001
Knowledge of application security concepts, including SAST, DAST, SCA, and secure coding practices
Understanding of AI/ML security risks and governance principles
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or CEH are preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to lead initiatives and mentor junior team members
Strong organizational and project management skills
Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Ability to influence technical strategy and drive cross-functional security initiatives
Additional Information:
The expected base salary range for this position is $130,000 – $150,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
L.E.K. Consulting offers a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, HSA contributions (where applicable), paid time off, and other firm-sponsored benefits.
This role is based in any of our U.S. office and follows our hybrid work model for U.S. offices. We require employees to be in their assigned home office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, as well as the first Friday of each month.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for employer sponsorship. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship, including but not limited to H-1B, TN, F-1 (OPT/CPT/STEM), or other work authorization.
L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
In accordance with applicable state and local laws, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances.
For more information and to apply, please visit:
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