LATAM – Regional Security Officer (RSO)

LATAM – Regional Security Officer

Are you a Security leader who enjoys innovation and the delivery, being responsible for oversight and governance of the implementation of many Security controls and services, such as Control Attestation and Service Delivery?If so, this may be your next career move! 

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Brazil, Mexico or Colombia.   

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.

The LATAM Regional Security Officer will be the main liaison between the centralized Global Security Services (GSS) organization and the LATAM Chief Operating Officer. The role will report directly to the

Global Chief Information Security Officer, with a dotted line to the LATAM Chief Operating Officer.

The RSO is responsible for oversight and governance of the implementation of many Security controls and services, such as Control Attestation and Service Delivery.

Risk Management: identifying, assessing and mitigating security risks within the region, demonstrating audit and self-identified findings, metrics and other service outputs.

Incident Response: leading the regional response to cybersecurity incidents, including detection, containment, eradication and recovery, in coordinate with the global Aon Cybersecurity Command Center.

Compliance and Governance: ensuring that the region aligns with relevant laws, regulations and industry standards. This includes maintaining documentation to prepare for audits and assessments.

Partner Collaboration: working closely with regional business leaders, IT teams and other partners to integrate security practices into business processes and IT operations. Provide reporting to leadership committees and Boards, as relevant.

Service Delivery Management: manage GSS service delivery critical issues and support GSS project implementations. Contribute to the ‘voice of the Business’ in development of GSS service enhancements.

Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), this role is key in managing regional operational security risks via governance and oversight of global security controls. The role requires a broad understanding of security controls, their effective implementation within the region and understanding any challenges that might hinder successful implementation, coupled with good relationship management skills to enable business adoption.

This is a highly visible role within Aon to embed effective security controls at scale within the region. As the trusted security lead for the region, the role will present to local leaders, regulators and clients as needed.

Strong Information/Cyber Security knowledge and experience governing controls.

Knowledge of Physical and Personnel security principals and standard methodologies.

Experience with Compliance assurance and Internal Audit practices.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, Spanish and Portuguese for effectively communicating with key partners.

Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP or CISM is a plus.

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 recognise 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

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