Security Solution Architect

Job Title-Security Solution Architect Location- Bangalore/Delhi NCR Position Type- Fulltime Required experience- 10+yrs of relevant experience The Global Security Architecture team is seeking a strategy minded Security Solution Architect. The Security Architecture team values creative problem solvers who will not just admire problems but identify paths to positive outcomes. The Security Solution Architect is responsible for designing and guiding the implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient technology solutions across the organization. You will work closely with enterprise architects, security teams, infrastructure and application teams, and business stakeholders to ensure that security is embedded into our solutions by design, not bolted on at the end. 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 united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like • Architecture & Design • Design end-to-end security architectures for new and existing solutions (applications, cloud, infrastructure, data, and integrations). • Develop and maintain security reference architectures, patterns, and standards. • Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles, security policies, and regulatory requirements. • Solution Delivery Support • Work with product teams and project squads to translate business and technical requirements into secure solution designs. • Conduct security design reviews, threat modeling, and architecture risk assessments. • Provide security guidance on technology choices (e.g., IAM, encryption, network security, logging/monitoring). • Cloud & Infrastructure Security • Define secure configurations and architectures for cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and on‑prem infrastructure. • Partner with DevOps/Platform teams to design secure CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code patterns. • Promote zero-trust principles, network segmentation, and least-privilege access. • Identity & Access Management (IAM) • Design authentication and authorization models, including role- and attribute-based access control. • Integrate solutions with enterprise IAM platforms (SSO, MFA, PAM, directory services). • Standards, Governance & Risk • Contribute to security policies, standards, and guidelines, and ensure solutions comply with them. • Map solution designs to relevant frameworks and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA as applicable). • Identify security risks and trade-offs in solution designs and document recommended mitigations. • Collaboration & Advisory • Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders on security implications of design decisions. • Educate engineers and product owners on secure-by-design principles and best practices. • Participate in architecture review boards and security governance forums. • Monitoring, Detection & Response Enablement • Define logging, monitoring, and alerting requirements to support security operations (SOC, SIEM, EDR/XDR). • Ensure solutions produce the right telemetry to support incident detection, investigation, and response. . Skills and experience that will lead to success • Experience working with and designing strategic solutions that are easily consumable and deployable, inclusive of security standards and common design patterns. • Experience designing integrations of diverse environments in a secure manor for M&A activity. • Collaborative mindset, with a focus on creative problem solving, and ability to build alliances across varied stakeholders. • Experience with diverse security technologies across the spectrum (network, cloud, endpoint, etc security tooling). Preferred • Experience working with AWS and Azure platforms and their security services • Experience in cloud migrations or shifting legacy technology to cloud native solutions • Experience working with a global team and liaising with both IT and non-IT colleagues. • Comfortable working in a sometimes opaque environment • Previous experience in a regulated financial services environment • Experience leading design and implementation of security tooling Education • BA/BS degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject or equivalent work experience. • Security certifications such as CISSP or other industry standards How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile 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 for our colleagues as well. 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 and inclusive 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 are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience. #LI-RK2 2577557