Global Information and AI Security Director

Locations : Boston | Atlanta

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What You'll Do

The Global Information and AI Security Director provides internal BCG technical consulting around information security architecture and security design measures for new projects, ventures and systems. The architect defines the desired end state to meet solution Security Goals and overall business goals. The Security Architect ensures the digital applications, tools, and services protect our data, our clients’ data, and our intellectual property; are resilient to cyber-attack; meet BCG policy and standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices; while using a risk-based approach to meeting BCG business needs and objectives.

The Global Information and AI Security Director works with teams inside BCG to secure the building and maintenance of complex computing environments to train, deploy, and operate Artificial Intelligence / ML systems by determining security requirements; planning, implementing and testing security systems; participate in AI / ML / LLM projects as the Security Subject Matter Expert; preparing security standards, policies and procedures; and mentoring team members.

YOU’RE GOOD AT

The Global Information and AI Security Director is good at :

• Collaborating closely with software engineering, data science, data engineering, and cybersecurity teams to design, implement, and maintain secure solutions in agile environments leveraging cloud-native technologies and infrastructure.
• Defining security requirements by deeply understanding business objectives, evaluating strategies, and implementing robust security standards throughout the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Leading security risk assessments, threat modeling (utilizing frameworks such as MAESTRO, PASTA, STRIDE, etc.), security architecture reviews, and vulnerability analyses for client-facing digital products, particularly involving complex AI / ML-driven solutions.
• Advising development teams, including AI engineers and data scientists, on secure coding practices, secure data handling, secure AI / ML model deployment, and related infrastructure security considerations.
• Providing specialized guidance on secure AI model development lifecycle, including secure data usage, ethical AI practices, and robust security controls in Generative AI and large language model deployments.
• Mentoring, managing, and setting clear Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for a team of security leads and architects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and promoting continuous professional growth.
• Staying ahead of emerging security trends and technologies, conducting continuous research, evaluation, and advocacy of new security tools, frameworks, and architectures relevant to digital solutions.
• Ensuring robust compliance with regulatory frameworks and industry standards, including ISO 27001, SOC2, NIST, and GDPR, particularly as they pertain to data privacy and AI-driven product development.
• Developing and delivering training programs on secure development, AI security considerations, and incident response practices.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders, articulating security risks clearly, influencing technical directions, and promoting comprehensive secure architecture roadmaps.
• Conducting vendor and market assessments, guiding tests, evaluations, and implementation of security products that address enterprise and client-specific information security requirements.
• Advising teams on compensating controls and alternative security measures to facilitate business agility without compromising security posture.
• Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of security tooling and practices within CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and model deployment automation.

What You'll Bring

Who You'll Work With

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below.

This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness.

In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 30% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years.

All of our plans provide best in class coverage :

Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children

Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs

Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits

Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually

Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities

Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan

Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement

Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)

Paid sick time on an as needed basis

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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