Senior Engineer II- Information Security Systems

About the role

Microchip Technology Inc. is a globally recognized leader in precise time solutions, serving the communications, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure, and metrology industries. Our Government Systems group in Boulder, CO is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer II- Information Security Systems (ISSE).

Responsibilities

• Security Engineering & Architecture
• 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, end-user nodes, Cisco switches, and enterprise shared storage systems.
• Apply continuous monitoring practices to maintain compliance and strengthen mission assurance.
• Continuous Monitoring
• Implement and sustain continuous monitoring for common and system-specific controls.
• Correlate monitoring results across systems, assess control effectiveness, and recommend remediation strategies.
• Analyze results, prioritize risk, and lead remediation with system and network teams.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly.
• US citizenship or permanent residency.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience with compliance and monitoring tools (Tenable/ACAS, Splunk/ELK, HBSS/ESS).
• Knowledge of NIST RMF and related standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot and support Linux/Windows servers and endpoints, Cisco network devices, and enterprise storage systems.
• Experience with continuous monitoring practices.

Skills

• Security engineering and architecture.
• Linux and Windows server troubleshooting.
• Cisco switch and network device troubleshooting.
• Enterprise storage system troubleshooting.
• Continuous monitoring and compliance practices.

Benefits

• Wellness & Medical Benefits.
• Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan.
• Restricted Stock Grant.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan.
• ESPP Program.
• Paid Time Off.
• 10 Paid Holidays.

Pay Range

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $70,000-$198,000. Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Application

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