Enterprise Security Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

·       Bachelors of Science or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field.

·       7+ years of experience in IT field, especially networking or enterprise computing

·       3+ years of experience with regulatory compliance and information security management frameworks (e.g., IS027001, COBIT, NIST, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)

·       5+ years of experience in information security

·       Experience in project management

Additional Qualifications

·       Preferred but not required: Security certification such as CISM, CISSP, GSEC, CISA

·       Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Working knowledge of existing and emerging tools and technologies relevant to Information and Security Systems, Networks and Data Security.
• Ability to interface with, and gain the respect of, stakeholders at all levels and roles within Avient.
• Ability to react quickly, decisively and deliberately in high-stress, high-impact situations.
• Strong decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative risks and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one.
• Ability to effectively influence others to modify their opinions, plans or behaviors.
• An understanding of business needs and commitment to delivering high-quality, prompt and efficient service to the business.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proven experience in coaching and developing team members.
• Strong process orientation.
• Strong internal customer orientation.
• Proven project management skills utilizing tools and established methodologies.
• Excellent oral and written communication and analytical skills.
• Negotiating and administrative skills for contract and vendor management.

o   Experience managing budget and vendors.

Competencies

·       Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self.  Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business.  These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

Physical Demands

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical and environmental demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

·       Requires standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time, talking and listening. 

·       Must be able to walk and use hands.

·       Typically, work is in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate.

Scope

·       This position is global in scope.

·       This position requires 24/7 availability, including use of a cell phone off hours support and weekend on-call status, when necessary.

·       This position may require travel (10%).

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

·       Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization. 

Security includes physical security and cyber security.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

·       Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports  

·       Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy   

·       Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint  

·       Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  For more information, visit www.avient.com.

WHY AVIENT:

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. #LI-AD1 #LI-Hybrid