Early Careers: Cyber Associate, Digital Forensics and Incident Response

• Applications Open: September 3rd
• Applications due by: September 17th
• First Round Interviews: September 23rd – October 7th
• Final Round Interviews: October 15th and October 16th
• Cyber Associate Program Begins: August 2025

• Investigate network intrusions and other cyber security breaches to understand the cause and extent of the breach.
• Preserve and analyze data from digital evidence sources, including laptop and desktop computers, servers, or mobile devices.
• Work on a wide range of DFIR engagements and communicate findings to client representatives.
• Conduct statistical analysis of large data sets and other investigative components of cases.
• Produce high-quality oral and written work product, presenting complex technical matters clearly and concisely.
• Form and articulate opinions based on analysis and document your findings.
• Support expert testimony in depositions, trials, and other proceedings.
• Attend and contribute to in-house and/or external training sessions to ensure appropriate development of skills and continued innovation.
• Be willing to work occasional evenings or weekends as the nature of incident response can be urgent and unpredictable.

• Perform tasks related to technical consulting engagements involving digital forensics
• Help identify clients’ risks related to internal IT infrastructure, publicly available IT assets, and other relevant attack surfaces.
• Evaluate and maintain proficiency with industry standard tools and practices.
• Design, develop, document, analyze, test and modify computer systems & programs.
• Learn to present sophisticated technical matters and analysis clearly and concisely.
• Engage with client stakeholders to assess security maturity and identify strategic and tactical opportunities for improvement.
• Develop actionable recommendations and present comprehensive reports to client security leadership.
• Research and pilot security software (commercial and open source).
• Assist in developing proprietary tools and programs to aid in matters of forensic analysis, network incident response, or penetration testing.
• Stay up-to-date on the current regulatory environment, industry trends, and related implications.
• Build understanding around methods of cyber-crime and employ this knowledge to help guide investigations or institute preventative solutions.
• Develop and broaden skills through training and research.
• Participate in in-house training sessions.
• Suggest and pursue firm-enhancing projects that draw on your skills and academic interests.

• Knowledge of computer networking technologies.
• Familiarity with computer system hardware and software.
• Strong analytic, qualitative, and quantitative reasoning skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, plus attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of MS Office, and familiarity with Windows, Macintosh, and/or Linux operation systems.
• Creative problem solving and eagerness to learn and research new skills.
• Exceptional work ethic, high level of professionalism and commitment to ethical standards.
• Strong self-motivation and a positive mentality.

• DFIR: An investigative mindset, foundational knowledge of digital forensic artifacts or operating systems, and experience with any of the following: malware analysis; database operations and analysis; system administration; security tooling including EDR; cloud security and investigations; or parsing and drawing conclusions from large data sets.
• Flexibility to collaborate or work independently; to grasp new concepts quickly and adapt to changing priorities; to work occasional weekend or evening hours; and to potentially travel globally, as client work may demand short-notice travel.
• Proficiency with Python, Java, C#, C++, SQL, or assembly languages are a plus but programming skills are not required.

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. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

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.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

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

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Salary range for the position

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $92,000 – $95,000 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.