Head of Cyber Data Defense

We are seeking a talented Head of Cyber Data Defense to join our team!

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 inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the Head of Cyber Data Defense is a strategic and operational role responsible for safeguarding Aon's data assets, with a particular focus on unstructured data. This position requires a deep understanding of data security, privacy, and governance. The role involves collaborating with various teams within Cybersecurity, including Data Security Engineering and Identity & Access Management (IAM), as well as external teams such as Technology, Privacy, and Data Governance. The successful candidate will drive initiatives to protect sensitive data, ensure compliance with regulations, and enhance the organization's overall data defense posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive data defense strategy aligned with the organization's cybersecurity objectives, focusing on unstructured data vulnerabilities.
• Execution: Build a roadmap related to data discovery, access control, lifecycle management, and archiving, partnering with peers and stakeholders to execute.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and prioritize data security risks, particularly those related to unstructured data, and develop mitigation strategies to reduce regulatory, compliance, and security risks.
• Design: Implement solutions to address inefficiencies in managing data across platforms like SharePoint, File Repositories, and other locations where unstructured data exists.
• Technology and Innovation: Partnering with Data Security Engineering, IAM and Product & Technology teams to implement advanced data security technologies and solutions.
• Security Education: Develop and deliver training programs to enhance data security awareness across the organization and promote a culture of data protection and privacy.
• Data Destruction: Oversee Records Record to maintain and enforce policies for secure data destruction to prevent unauthorized access to obsolete data.

We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Skills and experience that will lead to success.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or technology adjacent roles
• 5+ years in a cybersecurity or technology adjacent leadership position
• Proven experience leading and managing global cybersecurity teams in a complex, organizational environment
• Strong knowledge of data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001).
• Persuasive communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders and the ability to maintain focus during high stress situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Financial Services Industry or other highly regulated industry
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP or CISM

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $220,000 to $230,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

A summary of all the benefits offered for this position:

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: 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. This role does not accrue vacation. Rather, this role is eligible to take paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with company policy and practices. Various other types of leaves of absence; 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, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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