Role Description 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. Impact - 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. Qualifications - 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 - 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. Material Job Duties - 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. - Trustworthiness, reliability, and good judgment are also material job duties. 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. - 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. - Tuition reimbursement.