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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager Network Security Engineering - **Company:** MKS Instruments Inc - **Location:** Rochester, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Private Networks, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Data Transmissions, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Network Segmentation, Zero Trust Network Access, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a728db97-f8fd-4076-bbf8-55c9b340b35b ## About the Role * 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. ## 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. 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