Senior Engineer II- Information Security Systems

Microchip Technology; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness & Medical Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Boulder, CO is seeking a Senior Engineer II- Information Security Systems (ISSE) to design, implement, and sustain cybersecurity capabilities across complex enterprise and mission systems.

The role emphasizes compliance with RMF, CNSSI 1253, DISA STIGs, and advanced troubleshooting of Linux/Windows servers, endpoints, and network devices. You will lead security control implementations, perform continuous monitoring, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance w/ CI Poly.
• US citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in NIST RMF and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Security Engineering & Architecture: Engineer and integrate security controls into system and network architectures, including virtualized platforms, shared storage, and mission networks.
• Translate NIST and CNSS security controls into technical designs and secure implementations.
• Technical Troubleshooting & Support: Linux and Windows servers (configuration, patching, service integrity); Linux and Windows end-user workstations/nodes (endpoint compliance and hardening); Cisco switches and network devices (VLANs, ACLs, port security, logging); Shared drives and enterprise file systems (permissions, access auditing, data protection).
• Continuous Monitoring: Implement and sustain continuous monitoring for common and system-specific controls, including automated vulnerability scanning, patch compliance, and SIEM log analysis.

Skills

Security Engineering

Security Architecture

Compliance

Troubleshooting

Continuous Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

Tenable/ACAS

Splunk/ELK

HBSS/ESS

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Job Description

Position Overview

Microchip's Frequency and Timing Division is a world leader in precise time solutions and sets the world's standard for time. The division generates, distributes and applies precise time for the communications, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure, and metrology industries. Microchip's customers, from communications service providers and network equipment manufacturers to governments and their suppliers worldwide, are able to build more reliable networks and systems by using the company's advanced timing technologies, atomic clocks, services, and solutions. Microchip products support today's precise timing standards, including GPS-based timing, IEEE 1588 (PTP), Network Time Protocol (NTP), and Synchronous Ethernet.

Our Government Systems group in Boulder, CO is seeking an Senior Engineer II- Information Security Systems (ISSE) to provide technical support in the design, implementation, and sustainment of cybersecurity capabilities across complex enterprise and mission systems. The ISSE ensures compliance with governing standards and frameworks, including NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253, and DISA STIGs. This role requires technical aptitude to troubleshoot Linux and Windows servers, end-user nodes, Cisco switches, and enterprise shared storage systems, while applying continuous monitoring practices to maintain compliance and strengthen mission assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Engineering & Architecture
• Engineer and integrate security controls into system and network architectures, including virtualized platforms, shared storage, and mission networks.
• Translate NIST and CNSS security controls into technical designs and secure implementations.
• Technical Troubleshooting & Support
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting for:
  • Linux and Windows servers (configuration, patching, service integrity).
  • Linux and Windows end-user workstations/nodes (endpoint compliance and hardening).
  • Cisco switches and network devices (VLANs, ACLs, port security, logging).
  • Shared drives and enterprise file systems (permissions, access auditing, data protection).
  • Collaborate with administrators and engineers to resolve technical issues while maintaining compliance.
• Continuous Monitoring
  • Implement and sustain continuous monitoring for common and system-specific controls, including automated vulnerability scanning, patch compliance, and SIEM log analysis.
  • Correlate monitoring results across systems, assess control effectiveness, and recommend remediation strategies.
  • Conduct technical security assessments using Tenable, DISA STIGs, CSO Benchmarks, and related NIST guidelines.
  • Analyze results, prioritize risk, and lead remediation with system and network teams.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance w/ CI Poly.
• US citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in NIST RMF and related standards.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and support Linux/Windows servers and endpoints, Cisco network devices, and enterprise storage systems.
• Hands-on experience with compliance and monitoring tools (Tenable/ACAS, Splunk/ELK, HBSS/ESS).
• Occasional travel to client sites in other states. Trips typically last 3-5 days and occur less than once per quarter.

Benefits

• Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment
• Gold Standard in Medical, Prescription