Aon
Senior Consultant, Risk Advisory
Aon, New York, New York, us, 10261
Aon is looking for a Cyber Security Advisory Consulting Sr. Consultant - Defense and TransformationThis Defense and Transformation service line Sr. Consultant role will be part of a cross-functional Proactive Security Services team that delivers various Security Advisory engagements for our clients.Aon's Cyber Security Advisory Consulting is a client-facing management consulting function. Our Proactive Advisory teams specialize in the development and implementation of customized cybersecurity solutions for clients in fee-for-service projects to mitigate risks and prepare companies in advance of a cyber incident. Our Advisory services lines include Cybersecurity Organizational Design and Strategy; Risk and Compliance; Defense and Transformation; Resilience; Data Security and Privacy; and M&A/Private Equity.Your day-to-day contributions are focused on translating clients' cybersecurity requirements and customizing and implementing security solutions into specific guidance and insights to inform strategies, operations, and tactics.Your delivery objective will be to identify and develop the security solutions for clients using your knowledge and interpersonal skills along with our company products and technical tools to minimize security vulnerabilities and maximize the effectiveness of appropriate security controls.These project-based initiatives can involve working at customer sites, working from an Aon office, or working remotely. Performance is typically measured by utilization (i.e., billable hours), role-based metrics, and the successful delivery of agreed solutions within budgeted hours.The location is flexible.Your impact as a Cyber Security Advisory Consulting Sr. Consultant
Job Responsibilities:
This role will be part of a multi-functional Proactive Security Services team that leads and delivers various Security Advisory engagements for our clients.The responsibilities include but are not limited to:Support delivery teams that conduct enterprise-level technical security assessments for various clients.Perform blue teaming / purple teaming and technical security assessments against on-premise and public/hybrid/private cloud environments.Conduct Breach and Attack Simulations against client environments to gauge effectiveness of security controls and provide improvement recommendations.Enhance and scale traditional defensive security programs for clients against ransomware, APT, and insider threat scenarios.Assess IT network and security architectures in line with industry standard processes and frameworks.Perform document reviews, analyze artifacts, and conduct interviews with client security and technology personnel as part of security assessments.Perform hands-on analysis as needed such as control/configuration review of client technology and security stack using automated and manual methods.Develop client security programs by reviewing existing capabilities; conducting comprehensive reviews of threats; evaluating and analyzing relevant data points.Recommend strategies to defend against threats such as ransomware, nation-state attacks, and insider threat.Support engagement lead and team members during client engagement execution, ensuring timely progress, achievement of objectives, and delivery quality.Contribute to maturing team competence and capabilities by improving delivery processes; mentoring team members and finding opportunities for new service offerings.You Bring Knowledge and Expertise
Required Experience:
Strong technical fundamentals in either Security Operations, DevSecOps, Red Teaming or Blue Teaming.Professional experience in both offensive and defensive information security fields.2+ years substantive experience in a technical cyber security role (offensive and/or defensive).2+ years substantive experience with two or more of the following:Building and/or maintaining attack simulation and C2 infrastructure.Driving technical security assessments and attack surface analysis against on-premise and public/hybrid/private cloud environments.Performing blue teaming/purple teaming, technical security assessments or penetration tests against on-premise and public/hybrid/private cloud environments.Building and/or maintaining security operations program for large and complex environments.Hands-on experience red teaming/blue teaming for large complex environments.Providing security advisory services related to secure design and architecture, ransomware defenses, or post-breach remediation.The ideal candidate would have 3+ years in progressively sophisticated roles in information security consulting, coupled with demonstrable experience in various Cybersecurity domains, including security engineering, security operations, security architecture, cloud security and/or blue teaming/red teaming.Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, and CIS Critical Security Controls.Strong oral and written communications skills. A demonstrated ability to write clear, coherent and precise reports on complex technical issues is essential.Preferred Experience:
Recent consulting experience with a mid to large size consulting firm/practice preferred.Security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, OSCP, AWS/Azure/GCP) a plus.Experience working on cloud security teams, security operations teams, blue team/purple team engagements, ransomware defensive strategies would be a plus.Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent work experience.How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon.Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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Job Responsibilities:
This role will be part of a multi-functional Proactive Security Services team that leads and delivers various Security Advisory engagements for our clients.The responsibilities include but are not limited to:Support delivery teams that conduct enterprise-level technical security assessments for various clients.Perform blue teaming / purple teaming and technical security assessments against on-premise and public/hybrid/private cloud environments.Conduct Breach and Attack Simulations against client environments to gauge effectiveness of security controls and provide improvement recommendations.Enhance and scale traditional defensive security programs for clients against ransomware, APT, and insider threat scenarios.Assess IT network and security architectures in line with industry standard processes and frameworks.Perform document reviews, analyze artifacts, and conduct interviews with client security and technology personnel as part of security assessments.Perform hands-on analysis as needed such as control/configuration review of client technology and security stack using automated and manual methods.Develop client security programs by reviewing existing capabilities; conducting comprehensive reviews of threats; evaluating and analyzing relevant data points.Recommend strategies to defend against threats such as ransomware, nation-state attacks, and insider threat.Support engagement lead and team members during client engagement execution, ensuring timely progress, achievement of objectives, and delivery quality.Contribute to maturing team competence and capabilities by improving delivery processes; mentoring team members and finding opportunities for new service offerings.You Bring Knowledge and Expertise
Required Experience:
Strong technical fundamentals in either Security Operations, DevSecOps, Red Teaming or Blue Teaming.Professional experience in both offensive and defensive information security fields.2+ years substantive experience in a technical cyber security role (offensive and/or defensive).2+ years substantive experience with two or more of the following:Building and/or maintaining attack simulation and C2 infrastructure.Driving technical security assessments and attack surface analysis against on-premise and public/hybrid/private cloud environments.Performing blue teaming/purple teaming, technical security assessments or penetration tests against on-premise and public/hybrid/private cloud environments.Building and/or maintaining security operations program for large and complex environments.Hands-on experience red teaming/blue teaming for large complex environments.Providing security advisory services related to secure design and architecture, ransomware defenses, or post-breach remediation.The ideal candidate would have 3+ years in progressively sophisticated roles in information security consulting, coupled with demonstrable experience in various Cybersecurity domains, including security engineering, security operations, security architecture, cloud security and/or blue teaming/red teaming.Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, and CIS Critical Security Controls.Strong oral and written communications skills. A demonstrated ability to write clear, coherent and precise reports on complex technical issues is essential.Preferred Experience:
Recent consulting experience with a mid to large size consulting firm/practice preferred.Security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, OSCP, AWS/Azure/GCP) a plus.Experience working on cloud security teams, security operations teams, blue team/purple team engagements, ransomware defensive strategies would be a plus.Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent work experience.How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon.Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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