Security Platform Engineer

Aon is in the business of better decisions, aiming to protect and enrich lives globally. The Security Platform Engineering team is seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer to design, build, and maintain security platforms critical to Aon's defense, utilizing DevOps and GitOps practices.

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