Associate IT Analyst

MKS Instruments, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Andover, MA is hiring an Associate IT Analyst within the IT Enterprise Architecture team.

In this hybrid role, you will partner with IT architects and business stakeholders to maintain architecture repositories, develop artifacts, and support governance while gaining a broad view of the organization’s technology landscape. You will collect and organize architecture information, maintain LeanIX data quality, analyze the portfolio for standardization and risk reduction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, CS, IS, engineering, or related field.
• Foundational enterprise tech concepts including apps, databases, integrations, cloud, networking.
• Basic knowledge of software development lifecycles and IT operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and organize architecture information across applications and data flows.
• Maintain enterprise architecture repositories and LeanIX data quality.
• Analyze application portfolio for standardization, modernization, and risk reduction.
• Develop architecture artifacts: inventories, diagrams, roadmaps, and governance records.
• Support governance by documenting decisions and tracking actions.
• Prepare dashboards and reports for architecture reviews and planning.
• Develop and maintain architecture standards, reference architectures, and guidance.

Skills

Enterprise tech concepts

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, CS, IS, Engineering, or related field

Tools

LeanIX

Job description

This will be a hybrid role out of our Andover, MA location.

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As an Associate IT Analyst within the IT Enterprise Architecture team, you will partner with IT architects, technology teams, and business stakeholders to maintain architecture repositories, develop architecture artifacts, conduct technology research, and support governance activities while building a broad understanding of the organization's business and technology landscape. In this role, you will report to the Senior Principal Enterprise Architect.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Partner with application owners and business stakeholders to collect, validate, and organize architecture-related information, including applications, business processes, integrations, data flows, and technology dependencies.
• Support the administration, data quality, and continuous improvement of enterprise architecture repositories and tools, including LeanIX.
• Assist in analyzing the application portfolio to identify opportunities for standardization, consolidation, modernization, and risk reduction.
• Develop and maintain architecture artifacts, including application inventories, process flows, architecture diagrams, technology roadmaps, and business capability maps.
• Support architecture governance activities by documenting decisions, tracking action items, and maintaining governance records.
• Prepare presentations, reports, metrics, and dashboards that support architecture reviews, technology planning, and strategic decision-making.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of architecture standards, principles, reference architectures, and technology guidance documentation.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and industry trends, and summarize findings, business impacts, opportunities, and architectural considerations.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Technology, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of enterprise technology concepts, including applications, databases, system integrations, cloud computing, and networking.
• Basic knowledge of software development lifecycles, IT operations, and technology platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to gather, organize, and analyze technical and business information.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and project teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to enterprise architecture concepts, frameworks, or methodologies.
• An understanding of business process modeling, application lifecycle management, or technology governance.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics solutions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The role is primarily office-based, with occasional travel or onsite support as needed. The position may involve sitting for extended periods, using a computer, and occasional lifting of light equipment or materials. May periodically participate in meetings, workshops, and collaborative planning sessions with distributed teams.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $ 60,000.00 - 90,000.00 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: 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.

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: [e-mail] . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role.

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us. Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world.