Security Platform Engineer

Aon Corporation • Berwyn, IL

4h

About The Position

The Platform Security Engineering team under the Counter Threat Engineering organization is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Security Engineer. This team uses DevOps and GitOps practices to provide engineering support for security platforms such as email, endpoint, cloud, security monitoring, and security telemetry that are critical to the defense of Aon. Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one engaged team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Requirements

• 7+ years of proven ability and experience in cybersecurity or a related field.
• Good understanding of security protocols and technologies across email, endpoint, cloud, and telemetry platforms.
• Experience with security tools and platforms, such as EDR, CSPM, SIEM, SSPM, Inbound/outbound email security controls, endpoint security, etc.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Familiarity with DevOps and GitOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates good communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, maintain, and support security platforms within the scope of Security Platform Engineering.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline security operations using DevOps and GitOps practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate security solutions with other security and IT systems.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, trends, and technologies to ensure Aon's defenses remain robust.
• Lead and coordinate various tasks with other teams related to department’s initiatives/projects
• Engage and work with vendors
• Research and evaluate new capabilities in Security Platform Engineering space
• Assist in enhancement of security platforms, ensuring integration and interoperability among email, endpoint, cloud, and telemetry systems.
• Provide technical advice and support to other team members and collaborators regarding security guidelines.
• Collaborate with the security operations team and IT partners to fix and analyze security and production incidents, implementing preventive measures across multiple platforms.
• Experience collaborating within a distributed team
• On-call

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• an employee stock purchase plan
• consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• various types of leaves of absence
• paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• 15 days of paid vacation per year
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• optional personal insurance policies
• adoption assistance
• tuition assistance
• commuter benefits
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior