Education and Experience

·       Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) is preferred.

·       A minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

·       Technical Skills:  In-depth knowledge of information security principles, practices, and technologies. Experience with security frameworks such as NIST and knowledge how to apply and implement in security program. 

·       Leadership:  Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse, global team of security professionals, including security architecture, engineering, and operations. Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and project management skills. 

·       GRC Oversight: Demonstrated experience in overseeing and maturing a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) function as a strategic owner on a global scale.

·       Collaboration:  Demonstrated experience in working closely with legal, privacy, business leaders, and internal and external auditors across different regions to ensure security practices align with organizational goals. 

·       Executive Council Leadership:  Experience organizing and leading cross-functional executive committees or councils to drive security strategy and alignment globally.

·       Regulatory Compliance:  Experience managing compliance with NIS2, GDPR, CCPA, and other global regulatory requirements, including maintaining certifications such as CTPAT. 

·       Third-Party Risk Management:  Proven experience in developing, implementing, and maturing a third-party risk management program, including conducting assessments and managing vendor relationships to mitigate risks globally. 

·       Communication:  Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to articulate complex security concepts to board members and non-technical stakeholders across different regions. 

·       Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities. Experience in conducting risk assessments and vulnerability testing. 

·       Ethical Standards:  High level of integrity and ethical standards in managing sensitive information.

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.

Who We Are

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-MM1

#LI-Hybrid