IT Risk & Compliance Graduate Intern

MKS Instruments • Andover, MA

1d • $27 - $30

About The Position

Undergraduate Intern Program Overview ( 2026 Summer May to August ) intern/co-op within IT Risk & Compliance at MKS Instruments provides students a comprehensive and engaging experience from before your program starts to after the program ends. Meaningful work and project assignments Networking opportunities with peers and executives Exposure to different divisions of the business Understanding of MKS Instruments’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. A Day in Your Life at MKS: As an IT Risk & Compliance Intern at MKS, you will partner with IT stakeholders and team members to support the IT SOX control testing. In this role, you will report to the Sr Manager, IT Patrick Cieslica.

Requirements

• Enrolled in masters degree in related field required (e.g. Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting)
• Understanding of COSO internal control framework, IT General Controls (ITGC) Risk-and Control-Matrix, control design and operating effectiveness of ITGCs, Segregation of Duty, SOC Report analysis
• Conceptual understanding and interest related to tools & technical processes including identity & access management, database management; software development and quality assurance methodologies, change management, vulnerability management, penetration testing, data loss prevention, batch processing, business continuity/disaster recovery planning; enterprise architecture, telecommunications, data center operations, etc.
• High level of initiative, ownership, continuous improvement as well as organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for [INSERT]% of the time
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level
• 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)
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• This job operates in a professional office environment

Responsibilities

• Assess IT processes and identify control gaps in the areas of IT general controls such as access to data, change management, IT operations, backup and recovery, IT project management, cyber security, business continuity plan/ disaster recovery, third party SOC reports reviews, cloud infrastructure, etc.
• Perform risk-based IT system audits in areas including, but not limited to, applications (internal & external facing), databases, operating systems, network, active directory
• Close assigned audit scope within the targeted timeline; anticipate delays in the audit and escalate to management
• Produce work paper documentation that is clear and concise; store testing documentation and control evidence in Audit Board, provide adequate detail of work performed and conclusions reached, meets department and professional standards, and is sufficient to receive a satisfactory rating from reviewers

Benefits

• MKS offers a benefits package for interns/co-ops working at least 20 hours per week, including 11 paid holidays, sick time, and 15 paid vacation days accrued on a biweekly basis.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern