Lewis Burns is a security strategist in our Protective Design and Security practice, specializing in the integration of electronic, physical, and operational security solutions for complex facilities and critical infrastructure. Drawing on experience in law enforcement, intelligence operations, technology integration, and consulting, he develops risk-informed security strategies that strengthen resilience and support operational continuity.

His background includes service as a deputy sheriff and detective, as well as a technical operations officer supporting national-level intelligence missions. This experience gives him practical insight into adversary behavior, threat development, and real-world vulnerabilities. Lewis’s work includes security planning and design, threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments, security audits and benchmarking, and the development of security design standards. He is known for translating complex threat environments into scalable, defense-in-depth solutions that align electronic security systems, physical hardening, and operational controls.