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 Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan
• Restricted Stock Grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care
• Legal
• Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Time Off

• Vacation Pay
• Absence Time - "Sick Pay"
• 10 Paid Holidays

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

70% sitting; 15% walking; 15% standing; 100% in doors; Usual business hours

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:
Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,304-$205,000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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