Cybersecurity Leader

About Avient Corporation was removed.

We strive to be an innovator of materials solutions that enable our customers to succeed while promoting a sustainable world.

Innovation is driven by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of professionals worldwide. Whether you're a finance expert, a tech enthusiast, an operational leader, an HR innovator, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient where we foster strategic growth and transformation through cutting-edge innovation and collaboration.

Our global team collaborates to shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough

Job Summary

The Senior Manager of Security Operations and Identity Management oversees 24x7 security monitoring and identity management processes. This role includes designing, deploying, executing, and optimizing solutions aligned with risk requirements and compliance obligations ensuring IT resilience and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure SIEM and SOAR environments are 'fit for purpose' and continually enhanced to cover known and emerging MITRE ATT&CK techniques ensuring seamless threat detection and response.
• Lead the global SOC team responsible for 24x7 alerting, triage, investigation, and Incident Response. Monitor and improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) driving continuous improvement and data-driven decision making.
• Track SOC Maturity and partner with CISO to establish a roadmap for growing SOC capabilities and automation leveraging emerging technologies and best practices.
• Manage the Cyber Threat Intelligence program providing actionable insights and threat intelligence to inform business decisions.
• Oversee forensics, litigation support, and e-discovery capabilities in support of requests from Legal ensuring efficient and effective incident resolution.
• Lead the team responsible for identity lifecycle functions identifying and implementing best practices to automate repetitive processes improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Oversee IAM architecture design, deployment, and delivery of capabilities to achieve target levels of cyber maturity and efficiency working with vendors, partners, and other 3rd parties.
• Ensure compliance with required regulations and frameworks across all divisions and markets driving timely remediation of any IAM deficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, business management, operations management, or related field or discipline

15+ years experience in cybersecurity with 3+ years in a management role

Solid understanding of IAM principles, design, and engineering including Single sign-on (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Working knowledge of multiple IAM systems traditional and cloud

Experience implementing Zero Trust capabilities in complex operating environments

Security certifications CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GSEC, etc

Experience with modern cloud detection and response tools and processes Operational Technology OT experience

We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self a leader of others or a leader of the business.

By playing to win acting customer-centric driving innovation and profitable growth collaborating seamlessly across Avient motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve our strategic goals meet our customer needs and accomplish your career goals.