Who We Are:
At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.
Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!
Job Summary:
Oversees information technology cloud related activities within assigned scope of responsibility for one or more major functional areas within the information technology arena. Provides high quality, cost effective, and efficient systems and service delivery to meet current and future demands. Identifies and pursues opportunities for improving service delivery methods and support procedures. Monitors industry trends for applicability and technology direction. Optimizes technology approaches to support company business processes and technology information systems platforms. Provides oversight and direction regarding assigned team, financial and operational activities.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Leading a weekly cloud governance meeting, where decisions regarding network design, security policies and project status are discussed.
- Managing cloud infrastructure support, including server builds, network connectivity, private endpoints, DNS name resolution and firewall design.
- Responsible for all cloud role-based access control (RBAC). This includes requesting creation to groups. This includes membership in management groups, plus read-only and contributor access to the Azure tenant, subscriptions and resource groups.
- Defining cloud monitoring standards and the codification of them as Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) scripts.
- Determining and documenting cloud data protection standards.
- Leading the administration of the enterprise code repository.
- Developing and maintaining all Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) standards and associated runbooks.
- Developing and maintaining application resilience via disaster recovery standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Level Specifications:
- Manages experienced, professional employees and/or supervisors; and/or manages large, complex technical and/or business support teams. Accountable for the performance and results of a team and/or department.
- Interprets and administers policies, processes and procedures that affect direct reports and the workflow of the team/department. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. Contributes to budget development and performance standards of department and direct reports.
- Assignments are defined in the form of objectives. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, business plans and independent judgment.
- Collaborates with team(s), customers/ clients, functional peer group managers and occasionally senior management. Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives.
- Decisions may have impact on work processes and outcomes. Erroneous decisions or recommendations may result in serious delays and considerable expenditures of additional time, people and/or financial resources.
Work Experience:
- Typically 6+ years including 2+ years of supervisory experience
Education and Certification(s):
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
- Azure experience is critical
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What We Offer:
Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.
Generous Paid Time Off
401K and Pension Plan
Paid Holidays
Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
Education Assistance
Employee Development Resources
Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs
Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.
This position will have access to ITAR product and therefore be authorized to access product. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen or National, or a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of work experience including 2+ years supervisory experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Azure experience (critical)
- Experience managing cloud infrastructure support (server builds, network connectivity, private endpoints, DNS, firewall design)
- Responsible for cloud role-based access control (RBAC) and membership management
- Experience defining cloud monitoring standards and codifying them as Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
- Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) standards and runbooks
- Experience developing and maintaining disaster recovery and application resilience standards
- Experience administering an enterprise code repository
- Must be U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, Lawful Permanent Resident, or protected individual (ITAR access)
Avnet Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Avnet and has not been reviewed or approved by Avnet.
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Retirement Support — A company-funded pension alongside a 401(k) and a discounted employee stock purchase plan establishes strong long-term savings options. Company materials and plan documents underscore active pension funding and tools that help employees model outcomes.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company resources emphasize paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible or hybrid work where roles allow. Benefits guides also outline leave programs, including paid family leave in the U.S.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad well-being platform (THRIVE), EAP counseling, wellness reimbursements, employee discounts, and on-site health offerings extend support beyond core insurance. Development and community programs further contribute to a rounded total rewards experience.
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What We Do
Avnet is a global electronic components distributor with extensive design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. For the past 100 years, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Our culture was founded on new ideas and emerging technology. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Avnet is a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider at the center of the technology value chain. Founded in 1921, we work with suppliers in every major technology segment to serve customers worldwide across a broad range of markets. Whether working on large-scale production or early prototypes, we meet customer needs through individualized, end-to-end service to streamline solutions and improve efficiency for customers worldwide. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, we serve more than 1 million customers in more than 140 countries and partner with global suppliers from almost every technology segment.
