MKS Inc. · 1 month ago
Principal Network Engineer - East Coast or Midwest
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $183K/yr
10+ years expMKS Inc. is a company focused on global operations, and they are seeking a Principal Network Engineer to enhance their network technologies. The role involves designing and implementing data communication networks, managing firewall security, and leading network modernization initiatives.
Enterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Designing, architecting, and implementing data communication networks, including cloud-integrated architecture for AWS and Azure
Leading enterprise network modernization, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
Managing MKS’ global Palo Alto firewall footprint and contributing to Fortinet-based security architecture
Driving deployment and lifecycle management of Aruba technologies (wired, wireless, ClearPass, Aruba Central)
Overseeing network implementation plans, schedules, budgets, and communication to leadership
Supporting daily operations, including automation, incident escalation, and participation in on-call rotation
Coordinating technical execution with internal business and technical partners across the organization
Participating in ServiceNow ticketing processes for operational and project-based work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
10+ years of similar work experience
Experience integrating networks with AWS, Azure, and other cloud service providers
Expertise in DNS, DHCP, and IP addressing
Competency with remote access technologies (SSL, IPSec) and site-to-site VPN
Strong knowledge of wireless networks and controller-based deployments
Deep understanding of WAN and SD-WAN provisioning and optimization
Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers in multivendor environments
Strong foundational networking skills: TCP/IP, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, IPSec VPN, L2/L3 switching, VLANs, firewall policy design
Preferred
Hands-on experience managing and designing solutions with Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls
Extensive experience with Aruba routers, switches, wireless APs, and cloud management via Aruba Central
Familiarity with authentication services: RADIUS, TACACS/TACACS+, 802.1X
Experience with ClearPass, SolarWinds, Cisco Umbrella, Infoblox, Cisco ISE
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills
Experience supporting network infrastructure in a 24/7 on-call rotation
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international team environments
Experience designing or operating Zero-Trust network models
Experience with network automation frameworks or scripting tools
Background leading major network modernization or cloud migration projects
Familiarity with high-availability load balancing across multi-cloud or multi-site environments
Benefits
Bonus : This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].
MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.
Company
MKS Inc.
MKS enables technologies that transform our world.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
65%
Represents job field similar to this job
Engineering and Development
Sales
Accounting and Finance
Marketing
Customer Service and Support
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2025 (2)
2024 (6)
2023 (5)
2022 (8)
2021 (6)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.97B2024-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $1.37B
2023-10-03Post Ipo Debt· $3.6B
1999-03-30IPO
Leadership Team
John T.C. Lee
President & Chief Executive Officer
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