Sr Manager, Information Security Architecture & Engineering

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Job Summary

The Information Security Architecture and Engineering Senior Manager is responsible for defining and driving the overall design, implementation and operation of security technologies at Avient. This position requires experience leading local and offshore resources, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and driving effective solutions which minimize risk.

Essential Functions

• Design and lead the implementation of the security architecture roadmap, achieving business performance targets and cyber maturity protection goal
• Ensure security capabilities are properly implemented and tuned as “fit for purpose,” addressing known and emerging threats
• Collaborate across IT and the business to ensure that technology roadmaps and implemented solutions address risk requirements
• Establish and maintain architecture and engineering standards for the organization
• Consult on Operational Technology (OT) security requirements, and recommend, design and deliver capabilities to protect these environments
• Stay informed of industry trends and relevant threat activity to adapt Avient’s capabilities as needed
• Other leadership duties as assigned
  
  

Education And Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related experience. Cloud and platform certifications preferred.
• 10 + years' experience leading Information Technology teams, with substantial direct experience leading distributed engineering teams
• Strong track record of integrating modern architectures (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, etc.) with traditional environments to achieve an effective security posture
• Strong application security knowledge of OWASP TOP 10 and other vulnerability frameworks
• Threat modeling methodologies and experience at an application and enterprise level
• Strong knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and related security standards and best practices
  
  

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern authentication and identity infrastructures and cross-platform interoperability is a strong plus
• Cyber Incident Response experience
• Project Management and Quality Management methodologies
  
  

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

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