Security Operations Leader – India | Aon India | Gurgaon, India

Job Description

Summary

Aon India is hiring a Security Operations Leader to oversee and enhance the security operations for its offices across India. This strategic role focuses on safeguarding people, property, and information through robust physical and technical security programs. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in corporate security, risk management, vendor supervision, and incident response. Join Aon’s People Safety and Security Services (PSSS) Team to lead security initiatives, implement risk mitigation strategies, and drive a culture of safety across India.

Job Details at a Glance

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor site security leads across Mumbai, NCR, and Bengaluru to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Vendor Oversight: Supervise security providers, monitor SLAs, and ensure compliance with performance metrics.
• Budget Management: Oversee India PSSS financial RUN and INVEST budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and spend alignment.
• Incident Leadership: Serve as India Incident Leader, coordinating crisis management exercises and real-world incident responses.
• Security Awareness & Training: Plan and implement security and safety awareness programs across all India offices.
• Audits & Compliance: Oversee all internal and external audits, ensuring no lapses in security standards or procedures.
• Policy & Procedure Development: Regularly review and update physical security SOPs to maintain compliance and best practices.
• Onboarding & M&A Support: Ensure secure onboarding of new offices and colleagues, and manage security during mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.
• Investigations: Support or lead investigations as directed, coordinating with Global Head of Investigations when needed.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with emergency services, local authorities, and cross-functional teams to enhance security operations.
• Metrics & Reporting: Compile pan-India security metrics, maintain dashboards, and report on CPS function effectiveness.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven experience in corporate and physical security operations.
• Strong vendor management, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal in English.
• Project management expertise with the ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficiency in risk assessment, access control, and CCTV systems (Lenel, Avigilon preferred).
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Security Management, Risk Management, or related fields.
• Extensive experience in corporate security, safety management, and incident response.
• Prior experience managing multi-location security teams and vendors is highly preferred.

Why Join Aon

• Work with a global leader in risk, retirement, and health solutions.
• Collaborate in a diverse, inclusive, and agile environment.
• Influence security strategy and risk mitigation initiatives across India.
• Benefit from continuous learning, career growth, and global exposure.
• Enjoy a flexible and employee-focused Smart Working environment.

Apply Now

Elevate your career as Security Operations Leader – India at Aon. Apply directly through the Aon Careers Page to be part of a team that drives security excellence, mitigates enterprise risks, and protects Aon’s people and property across India.