Technical Staff Engineer - Information Security Systems

Microchip Technology Inc.•Boulder, CO

1d•$91,000 - $232,000

About The Position

Microchip Technology’s Frequency and Timing Division is seeking a Technical Staff Engineer - Information Security Systems (ISSE) for its Government Systems group in Boulder, Colorado. The division develops precise-time solutions for communications, aerospace and defense, IT infrastructure, and metrology industries. The ISSE provides technical support for designing, implementing, and sustaining cybersecurity capabilities across complex enterprise and mission systems. The role ensures compliance with standards and frameworks including the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253, and DISA STIGs. It also involves troubleshooting Linux and Windows servers and endpoints, Cisco switches, and enterprise shared storage, while applying continuous monitoring to maintain compliance and strengthen mission assurance. The position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly, U.S. citizenship, and a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience. Occasional travel to client sites in other states is expected, generally for three to five days and less than once per quarter. Travel is listed as 0%–25%; work is during usual business hours. The annual base salary range is $91,000–$232,000, depending on factors including location, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly.
U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in NIST RMF and related standards.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and support Linux and Windows servers and endpoints, Cisco network devices, and enterprise storage systems.
Hands-on experience with compliance and monitoring tools such as Tenable/ACAS, Splunk/ELK, and HBSS/ESS.
Ability to travel occasionally to client sites in other states; trips typically last 3–5 days and occur less than once per quarter.

Responsibilities

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.
Troubleshoot Linux and Windows servers, including configuration, patching, and service integrity.
Troubleshoot Linux and Windows end-user workstations and nodes, including endpoint compliance and hardening.
Troubleshoot Cisco switches and network devices, including VLANs, ACLs, port security, and logging.
Troubleshoot shared drives and enterprise file systems, including permissions, access auditing, and data protection.
Collaborate with administrators and engineers to resolve technical issues while maintaining compliance.
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 assessment results, prioritize risk, and lead remediation with system and network teams.