Job Description
Are you ready to make an impact? West Monroe is hiring a Security Senior Architect for our growing Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology consulting practice! This role will lead cross-functional teams in the design, engineering, and deployment of secure, scalable security architectures across modern cloud and enterprise environments. This is an exciting opportunity to join an employee-owned firm and help clients proactively manage cyber risk while enabling innovation across industries such as Private Equity, Energy & Utilities, High-Tech, Financial Services, and Healthcare. Responsibilities Collaborate with West Monroe consultants and client leadership to architect, design, and implement security solutions that protect cloud, data, identity, and AI-enabled systems while supporting business objectives Assess current-state security posture, cloud environments, data flows, and identity architectures; interview stakeholders; gather requirements; and recommend pragmatic, risk-based security strategies. Experience in one or more of the following areas: Define and enforce security architecture standards, patterns, and governance aligned to cloud security, data protection, identity and access management (IAM), and AI security best practices Design secure cloud architectures and landing zones with embedded controls for identity, network security, data protection, and monitoring Architect and guide implementation of IAM solutions including identity lifecycle management, privileged access management, Zero Trust, and access governance Design and advise on data security strategies including data classification, encryption, key management, privacy, and secure data sharing Evaluate and design security controls for AI and emerging technologies, including model access controls, data usage protections, and responsible AI risk mitigation Support key architectural decisions related to security tooling, cloud services, and implementation approaches Partner with delivery teams to integrate security into cloud deployments, DevSecOps pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code workflows Support business development through proposal development, pre-sales security discovery, and client presentations Mentor and coach junior consultants on security architecture best practices, client delivery, and professional development Contribute to practice development and Centers of Excellence by sharing insights, thought leadership, and evolving methodologies Join a high-growth practice (and firm) with real leadership influence on our service offerings, methodologies, and go-to-market strategies Become a strategic and trusted advisor to cybersecurity and technology executives, shaping and implementing holistic strategies to drive cyber resiliency and protect against evolving security threats Operate in an employee-owned firm, aligning your impact with long-term value creation as an employee-owner Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred, or equivalent experience required Consulting firm and/or industry experience preferred 8–10+ years of experience in security architecture, cybersecurity engineering, or IT architecture with a strong security focus Deep and hands-on experience in one or more of the following domains: cloud security, identity & access management, data security, and/or AI security Familiarity with security architecture frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, Zero Trust) Experience integrating security into DevOps / DevSecOps practices and infrastructure-as-code Strong communication, presentation, and technical leadership skills Willingness to travel for client engagements Passionate about guiding, coaching, and teaching less experienced consultants Bonus: Compliance and regulatory experience (NIST, ISO, CMMC), scripting (Python, PowerShell), Microsoft 365 security, IAM platforms, AI governance, or relevant security/cloud certifications Ready to get started? Join our team and make an impact. Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited