Chief Cybersecurity Operations & Engineering Lead

AON PLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Aon is seeking an Office of the CISO Lead – Cybersecurity Operations & Engineering to drive execution and alignment across Cybersecurity Operations, Data Defense, and Counter Threat Engineering. You will partner with senior technology and business stakeholders to translate priorities into measurable outcomes and establish consistent operating rhythms.

This leadership role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity operations, enterprise program management, and executive communication,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting CISO/CIO or enterprise security leadership.
• Experience leading cybersecurity operations teams or programs.
• Proven ability to translate enterprise strategy into actionable operating plans and measurable outcomes.
• Experience working across regions and cultures in a global matrix organization.
• Executive-level writing and communication skills; data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Translate leadership priorities into coordinated plans and measurable objectives.
• Own executive planning, governance routines, and leadership reviews.
• Coordinate complex cybersecurity programs across multiple teams and dependencies.
• Prepare concise briefs, dashboards, and decision materials for leadership.
• Define and mature operational metrics, KPIs, and reporting routines.
• Identify risks and dependencies; drive resolution with clear options.

Skills

Leadership

Executive reporting

Program management

Cybersecurity operations

Cross-regional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in cybersecurity, IT, engineering, business

Advanced degree advantageous

Job description

Aon is seeking an Office of the CISO Lead – Cybersecurity Operations & Engineering to drive execution and alignment across Cybersecurity Operations, Data Defense, and Counter Threat Engineering. You will partner with senior technology and business stakeholders to translate priorities into measurable outcomes and establish consistent operating rhythms.

This leadership role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity operations, enterprise program management, and executive communication,