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A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Senior Manager Network Security Engineering at MKS Inc., you will partner with all Engineering Teams, Operations Teams, Business Units, Field Services, and Vendors as required to perform engineering design and implementation of the company's internal network and data communications systems, with a focus on overall network security protocols. In this role, you will report to the Director of IT Connectivity

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Define and execute the enterprise network security strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives
• Partner with IT, infrastructure, and application teams to embed security into all network initiatives
• Influence senior stakeholders on risk posture, investment priorities, and security architecture decisions
• Oversee design, implementation, and lifecycle management of network security solutions including:
  • Firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, NAC, ZTNA
  • Network segmentation and zero trust controls
• Ensure secure architecture across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to strengthen security posture
• Lead major security initiatives (e.g., segmentation, zero trust, cloud security)
• Travel Requirements: Up to 5% of Travel is required.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field or related work experience
• 10+ years in IT/network/security roles with 5+ years in leadership
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent
• CCNP/CCIE Security, GIAC, or cloud security certifications
• Drive delivery of segmentation and security programs across global sites and environments
• Cross-functional collaboration (IT, OT, cloud, app teams)

Preferred Skills: (Optional)

• Integration with NOC/SOC and monitoring platforms
• Ensure alignment with enterprise security policies, standards, and compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS)
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures
• Collaborate with third-party providers and vendors to implement and operate secure solutions
• Strong expertise in segmentation design and attack surface reduction

In addition to the above responsibilities, the following are considered material job duties of the position:

• Ability to take and follow directions and instructions.
• Ability to interact with other employees, customers, suppliers, vendors, or the public, in a safe, professional, and respectful manner.
• Access to sensitive and confidential business systems and software, personally identifying information, the company's financial information, and/or the ability to maintain physical security and safety.
• Because this position involves the above material job duties, trustworthiness, reliability, and good judgment also are material job duties.

Supervisory Scope: (Optional)

• Reporting Relationships: Global Team Support-remote management of employees
• Financial Responsibilities: Support Director of IT with budget planning and initiatives as needed

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $ 130,000.00 - 200,000.00 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.

MKS will consider qualified applicants with acriminalhistory pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
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MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at:accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com.

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