MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world's leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com.

We are seeking an experienced IT Disaster Recovery Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in disaster recovery planning and execution, as well as experience in designing and implementing disaster recovery solutions.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Planning and Design: Planning, designing, and executing procedures that ensure the continuity of a company's IT systems in the event of a disaster. This includes creating strategies to minimize downtime and data loss.
• Infrastructure Optimization: Focus on high-level network, systems, and storage infrastructure planning and optimization related to disaster recovery and business technology resiliency requirements. This involves assessing existing infrastructure and recommending improvements.
• Risk Mitigation: Implements security measures to protect sensitive information during the recovery process. This helps reduce the risk of data breaches and ensures that critical systems are back online quickly after a disaster (such as floods or cyber attacks).
• Documentation: Document procedures, recovery plans, and best practices to ensure that the organization is well-prepared for any potential disruptions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other IT professionals, stakeholders, and management to ensure alignment with business goals and compliance requirements.
• Conduct regular disaster recovery testing and exercises.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or relevant certifications.
• 7 to 10 years of diverse IT work experience, including technical system support, network/server administration, or related roles.
• Proficiency in disaster recovery planning, infrastructure design, and risk mitigation.
• Experience working with both on-premise and public cloud environments.
• Understanding of building codes and regulations related to disaster recovery.
• Ability to work with other IT professionals, stakeholders, and emergency management offices.
• Skill in documenting procedures, recovery plans, and best practices.
• Proficient in English both written and spoken.

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 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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