Security Platform Engineer

Aon is in the business of better decisions, aiming to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. The Security Platform Engineer will design, build, and maintain security platforms while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security solutions and enhance Aon's defenses against evolving threats.

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

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