Are you passionate about learning about cyber security, incident response, threat intelligence, and data analytics?

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented individual to join our team. In this role, you will help clients manage cyber risk by operationalizing threat data as a member of the Data and Threat Analytics (DATA) Team.

This role focuses on the effort to compile and operationalize DFIR threat data for DFIR, proactive, broking, and sales initiatives in North America. You have the option to work in one of our cyber labs, in a hybrid role or virtually.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better —to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues in over 120 countries and sovereignties provide our clients with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that help protect and grow their businesses.

How this opportunity is different

In this new role, you will get exposure to some of the highest profile and sophisticated cyber investigations in the industry, with the goal of identifying the latest in threat actor tactics and behaviors.

In the first 90 days, you will focus on the collection and ingestion of threat data. The role will progress into the analysis of this data in support of active Incident Response matters, trend analysis, and more.

Aon’s Cyber Solutions is the only team in the market that has the scope and breadth of services to offer clients in any area of the cyber life cycle. The team works closely together to ensure learning, growth and career development. And we invest in you, in the form of mentorship and hefty training budgets to attend security training and conferences.

You will contribute to our processes to get the most value out of our data, while getting insight into the varied and complex matters worked by the IR team. Compiling and using this unique dataset in service of our client’s needs is the mission of the DATA team.

What the day will look like

Every day, you will support the Incident Response team on a wide range of matters, including ransomware, nation state, and BEC intrusions. You will work with these teams to represent their findings in a threat intelligence platform accurately. You will identify trends in historical data to inform and provide insights to active investigations. You will enrich indicators to identify overlaps and similarities between historical and current intrusions.

You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of ransomware incidents, business email compromise cases, phishing campaigns, data breaches, and other types of cyber security and fraud-related investigations through thought leadership (internal and external blogs).

You will interact with colleagues across the intelligence, digital forensics, incident response, security advisory, and cyber broking practices to respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Solid understanding of Incident Response or Threat Intel

• Minimum 1 year of experience

• Strong understanding of types of Indicators of Compromise related to the cyber threat landscape.

• Ability to understand technical aspects of a cyber incident

• Familiarity with common malware families and tools used by threat actors

• Preferred: working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Kill Chain, TLP Framework

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and extract insights from complex data sets

• Must be highly motivated, diligent, with an eye for details

• Ability to research and collect data to enrich findings found in analysis

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Time management and organization

Preferred Experience and Education:

• BA/BSc or higher degree in computer science, cyber security, data analytics, or threat intelligence preferred, or equivalent of industry 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.

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, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

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, diverse 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.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

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

Pay Transparency Law:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $61,600 to $82,100 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.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

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, 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, 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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Are you passionate about learning about cyber security, incident response, threat intelligence, and data analytics?

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented individual to join our team. In this role, you will help clients manage cyber risk by operationalizing threat data as a member of the Data and Threat Analytics (DATA) Team.

This role focuses on the effort to compile and operationalize DFIR threat data for DFIR, proactive, broking, and sales initiatives in North America. You have the option to work in one of our cyber labs, in a hybrid role or virtually.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better —to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues in over 120 countries and sovereignties provide our clients with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that help protect and grow their businesses.

How this opportunity is different

In this new role, you will get exposure to some of the highest profile and sophisticated cyber investigations in the industry, with the goal of identifying the latest in threat actor tactics and behaviors.

In the first 90 days, you will focus on the collection and ingestion of threat data. The role will progress into the analysis of this data in support of active Incident Response matters, trend analysis, and more.

Aon’s Cyber Solutions is the only team in the market that has the scope and breadth of services to offer clients in any area of the cyber life cycle. The team works closely together to ensure learning, growth and career development. And we invest in you, in the form of mentorship and hefty training budgets to attend security training and conferences.

You will contribute to our processes to get the most value out of our data, while getting insight into the varied and complex matters worked by the IR team. Compiling and using this unique dataset in service of our client’s needs is the mission of the DATA team.

What the day will look like

Every day, you will support the Incident Response team on a wide range of matters, including ransomware, nation state, and BEC intrusions. You will work with these teams to represent their findings in a threat intelligence platform accurately. You will identify trends in historical data to inform and provide insights to active investigations. You will enrich indicators to identify overlaps and similarities between historical and current intrusions.

You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of ransomware incidents, business email compromise cases, phishing campaigns, data breaches, and other types of cyber security and fraud-related investigations through thought leadership (internal and external blogs).

You will interact with colleagues across the intelligence, digital forensics, incident response, security advisory, and cyber broking practices to respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Solid understanding of Incident Response or Threat Intel

• Minimum 1 year of experience

• Strong understanding of types of Indicators of Compromise related to the cyber threat landscape.

• Ability to understand technical aspects of a cyber incident

• Familiarity with common malware families and tools used by threat actors

• Preferred: working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Kill Chain, TLP Framework

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and extract insights from complex data sets

• Must be highly motivated, diligent, with an eye for details

• Ability to research and collect data to enrich findings found in analysis

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Time management and organization

Preferred Experience and Education:

• BA/BSc or higher degree in computer science, cyber security, data analytics, or threat intelligence preferred, or equivalent of industry 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.

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, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

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, diverse 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.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

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

Pay Transparency Law:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $61,600 to $82,100 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.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

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, 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, 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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