Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Manager of Security Operations and Identity Management is responsible for 24x7 security monitoring and the administration of identity management processes. This role includes overseeing the architectural design, deployment, execution, and optimization of solutions in alignment with risk requirements and compliance obligations.

Essential Functions

Ensure that SIEM and SOAR environments are "fit for purpose" and continually enhanced to cover known and emerging MITRE ATT&CK techniques


Manage the global SOC team responsible for 24x7 alerting, triage, investigation and Incident Response. Monitor and improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)


Track SOC Maturity and partner with CISO to establish road map for growing SOC capabilities and automation


Manage the Cyber Threat Intelligence program


Oversee forensics, litigation support, and e-discovery capabilities in support of requests from Legal


Lead the team responsible for identity lifecycle functions, identifying and implementing best practices to automate repetitive processes


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


CorporateDescriptionStr

Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.



Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it's powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient.



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



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, 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.



At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, 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.

Education and Experience Qualifications

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


7-10 years experience in cyber security 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

Additional Qualifications

Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GSEC, etc)


Experience with modern cloud detection and response tools and processes


Operational Technology (OT) experience