Senior IT Project Manager

Overview

MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI. ) is a global provider of foundational technology solutions that enable advanced processes and improve productivity in the semiconductor, electronics, and industrial markets. As a key architect of the digital world, our solutions are at the core of nearly every advanced electronic device—from smartphones and wearable tech to autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

With over $4 billion in annual revenue and a global workforce dedicated to innovation, MKS is a leader in power delivery, vacuum technology, photonics, and advanced chemical processes. Following our strategic acquisition of Atotech, we have become a unique "One-Stop Shop" for the next generation of microelectronics, combining hardware, software, and chemistry to solve the industry’s most complex challenges.

This opportunity is not open to C2C relationships or visa sponsorship.

This opportunity is for local candidates only.

This role provides Project/Program Management support focused on the delivery of critical Infrastructure and Cybersecurity initiatives across the enterprise, including:

• Firewall deployment and lifecycle management
• Network segmentation initiatives (IT/OT, Zero Trust alignment)
• Server and storage deployments and modernization
• Implementation of enterprise cybersecurity initiatives and controls

The objective is to ensure disciplined execution, reduced delivery risk, and alignment to business priorities across a complex, multi-project environment. The contractor will work embedded within the Infrastructure & Security program team, reporting to Program Leadership (Sr. Program Manager or equivalent). They are expected to follow internal governance processes and security and compliance standards, and participate in core cadences including weekly delivery reviews and governance and planning sessions.

• Lead firewall refresh, migration, and policy implementation projects
• Drive network segmentation initiatives including IT/OT separation, zone-based architecture, and Zero Trust
• Coordinate firewall cutovers, rule changes, and policy validation
• Support security architecture alignment and implementation

• Manage server lifecycle refresh and modernization projects
• Oversee storage platform upgrades and migrations
• Coordinate infrastructure deployments, cutovers, and validations
• Ensure alignment with application and business dependencies

• Support implementation of cybersecurity initiatives including access control/Zero Trust solutions, WAF and segmentation policy enforcement, security monitoring and observability improvements, and compliance and risk mitigation initiatives
• Ensure cybersecurity controls are integrated into infrastructure deployments and delivered per standards

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, resource plans, and dependency mapping
• Manage project scope, timelines, and deliverables to agreed objectives
• Coordinate across network engineering, infrastructure, security/cyber, and operations/support teams
• Ensure alignment between technical execution and business priorities

• Maintain RAID logs covering risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies
• Proactively identify and mitigate delivery risks
• Escalate critical issues with recommended actions
• Plan and coordinate firewall cutovers and migrations, network segmentation deployments, server/storage transitions, and cybersecurity control activations
• Ensure pre-implementation testing, rollback strategies, and minimal disruption to business operations

• Provide weekly project status reports, executive summaries, and dashboards
• Participate in governance forums including the Solution Review Board (SRB) and Steering Committees as required
• Track milestones, deliverables, risks, mitigation plans, and resource and financial alignment

• Coordinate runbook development, monitoring and alerting readiness, and knowledge transfer to operations teams
• Support Hyper Card activities post go-live

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