Job Title – Data Defense Consultant

Position type- Full Time      

Work Location- Gurugram

Working style- Hybrid     

Cab Facility- Yes

Shift Time – 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM IST time

People Manager role: No

Required education and certifications critical for the role- Any Graduate or Post-Graduate (full time)

Required years of experience – 9+ years of experience in cybersecurity, data governance, and information risk

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 committed as one firm to our purpose, united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ROLE:

The Data Defense Consultant will play a critical role in advancing Aon's cyber data defense posture by supporting and coordinating the implementation of enterprise data protection initiatives. This role will partner closely with technology, data governance, and business stakeholders to ensure consistent application of data defense controls, including data classification, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data retention and destruction, and related technologies. This role will be required to translate technical and business objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support multiple data defense workstreams, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity and data governance strategies.
• Partner with technology and business leaders and technical teams to operationalize DLP,data classification, and other data governance processes.
• Serve as a liaison between Data Defense Engineering, compliance, and business areas to ensure requirements are clearly understood and implemented.
• Contribute to the development and rollout of policies, standards, and training that reinforce responsible data handling.
• Support technical solution evaluations and deployments.
• Provide input to track progress and metrics for ongoing initiatives.
• Assist in data defense documentation for policies and procedures.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Familiarity with DLP, data classification, and data lifecycle management tools and concepts.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting large-scale technology or data governance initiatives within global organizations.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001.
• Demonstrated ability to drive work independently while coordinating across teams and functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, analytical thinker who can align strategic goals with technical execution.
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable operating in evolving environments.

HOW WE SUPPORT OUR COLLEAGUES

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workforce. At Aon, we believe a diverse workforce is an innovative workforce. Our agile, inclusive environment allows colleagues to manage their wellbeing and work/life balance while empowering you to be your authentic self.

Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging them to take time to focus on themselves. We offer a variety of workstyle options through our Smart Working model, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it!

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

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