Sr Manager, IT Internal Audit

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

MKS is seeking a Sr Manager, IT Internal Audit to join our Internal Audit team.

This will be a hybrid position, based in our Corporate headquarters located in Andover, MA.

This position will report to the VP of Audit.

As a Sr Manager, Internal Audit you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the planning, execution, and reporting of IT audits and assessments.

This position focuses on ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the organization’s information systems and controls, while also mitigating IT-related risks and maintaining regulatory compliance and improving operational efficiency.


You Will Make an Impact By:

+ Participate in the development and implementation of the risk-based internal audit plan, specifically related to the organization’s IT environment and risks.

+ Plan and execute IT audit engagements (e.g., cybersecurity, system development) and participate in other internal audit projects (e.g., operational audits, consulting engagements) and report findings to management and stakeholders.

+ Participate in IT controls testing related to the organization’s annual SOX assessment, which includes collaboration with other internal audit team members (i.e., application controls, SOC report reviews, key report testing) and IT Risk & Compliance team members responsible for IT general controls.

+ Identify and assess IT-related risks across the organization, including cybersecurity, data privacy, IT infrastructure, and business continuity, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies in close cooperation with the Enterprise Risk Management function.



+ Work closely with various departments across the organization to understand key IT processes and initiatives and provide advisory services on risk and control matters.

+ Communicate audit progress and findings and recommendations to senior management in a clear and concise manner.


Skills You Bring:

+ Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, finance, business administration, or a related field.

Master’s degree preferred.

+ 10+ years of IT audit experience.

Some level of financial audit experience (external or internal) would be a plus.

Big 4 experience a plus.

+ Proven experience leading and executing audits and risk assessments from planning to reporting.

+ Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CPA, CA required.



+ Strong understanding of IT control frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ITIL), regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR), and network security principles (i.e., firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and VPNs).

+ Knowledge of IT audit tools, data analytics software, and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their associated control environments is a strong plus.

+ Excellent leadership, communication, critical thinking and collaboration skills.

+ Ability and willingness to work independently and manage multiple audit projects simultaneously.


Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

+ Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time

+ Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand

+ Must be able to exchange accurate information

+ The ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

+ Operates in a professional office environment

+ Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

+ Ability to travel to MKS locations globally (up to approx.

20%)


This position is Hybrid and must be within commutable distance to our location in Andover MA.

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.


We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.




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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Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds.

However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.





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.




It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.





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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