Network Lead

In collaboration with the Infrastructure Architect and other technical experts within the Network Governance Team the Specialist Global Network Connectivity is responsible for establishing the global network architecture in accordance with best practice and industry standards and oversee its execution ensuring alignment with the IT strategy to exceed the companys overall business objectives and strategic roadmap

Transforming technology into value across objectives in Avient ITs four strategic areas

oAccelerate Digital Transformation

oEnhance CyberSecurity and Compliance

oDrive Business Efficiency and Growth

oBuild Global Governance

Provide project management guidance for complex projects and workstreams advising on interdependencies and impact into other global initiatives ensuring local regulatory and compliance requirements are met

Ensure that the security performance reliability and efficiency of Avients global network infrastructure that services are available scalable and continually improved

Provide continuous governance oversight of the engineering and execution teams to facilitate excellent support service provision and incident escalation around the globe whilst adhering to standards

Areas of technical focus include but are not limited to

oGlobal WAN Routing Design

oTelecom Architecture Governance

oSDWAN Interconnectivity Standards

oWiFi System Standards

oTAOVPNExpressRoute

oCloud Platform PrismaFortimanager Supervision

oPublic IP Management

oHypervisor Networking

oCloud Connectivity

oDisaster RecoveryBusiness Continuity

oMonitoring Reporting

oAsset Compliance Reporting

oSwitchingRouting standards

oConnectivity InternetMPLS etc

oCapacity Planning Monitoring

oAutomation Scripting

oVirtualization Networking

oDisaster RecoveryBusiness Continuity

oSite Survey Standards Planning

Verify and ensure that high quality documentation exists for all applicable projects systems and knowledgebase articles pertinent to their area of responsibility

Support and help maintain relationships with all relevant IT vendors

Participate in the IT strategic process as necessary

Ability to work highly effectively with no supervision across various global virtual teams

Follow direction to achieve a highquality outcome

Flexibility to work across time zones including participating in offhour activities if appropriate

Potential global travel up to 10

Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience

Experience in Manufacturing or similar industry

10 years of senior professional technical experience in network engineering and architecture or a related field

Experience in effectively engaging and collaborating with remote and diverse team members

Strong experience in cloud environments and those with segmentation between ITOT

Relevant industry certifications are a benefit

Additional Qualifications

Strong process and internal customer focus

Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging technologies in relevant areas

Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences

Demonstrated infrastructure security focus and best practice working habits

Experience leading and contributing to infrastructure projects within a fastpaced value focused culture