Principal Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Principal Cybersecurity Compliance specialist you will be responsible for ensuring that our cybersecurity practices meet all regulatory and compliance requirements. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, and working closely with various departments to ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies and standards. This role will also lead the Cybersecurity Awareness and Training program and will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity awareness and training programs ensuring that all employees are informed about cybersecurity best practices and policies.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Develop and maintain cybersecurity compliance programs and policies.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, NIST, CMMC).
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to implement and monitor security controls.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management.
• Develop cybersecurity awareness training programs for all employees.
• Create engaging and informative training materials, including presentations, videos, and e-learning modules.
• Conduct regular workshops and training sessions to educate employees on cybersecurity threats and best practices.
• Collaborate with the IT and security teams to ensure training content is up-to-date and relevant.
• Assess the effectiveness of training programs through surveys, tests, and feedback.
• Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and trends to update programs accordingly.
• Promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness throughout the organization.
• Provide support and guidance to employees on cybersecurity-related queries and issues.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in cybersecurity compliance or a related role.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity regulations, standards, and frameworks.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand • Must be able to exchange accurate information
• Operates in a professional office environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Compensation and Benefits will be posted accordingly by Recruiter/HR Partner depending on country specific guidelines

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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 Instruments, 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.