Manager- Information Systems Security (ISSM)

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.

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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 aerospace/defense, communications, 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 Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to provide leadership and management of our Information Assurance team.   The ISSM, along with the other I/A team members, provide technical support of the design, implementation, and sustainment of cybersecurity capabilities across complex enterprise and mission systems. They work to obtain and maintain government Authority to Operate (ATO) by ensuring compliance with governing standards and frameworks, including NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253, CMMC, NIST 800-171, and DISA STIGs.  This role requires people management acumen as well as technical aptitude in 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

Team Leadership and Management

• Manage a small team of Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs), including hiring, performance reviews, performance management, and resource assignments and advocacy.

• Provide direction to your team on near-term priorities while supporting ongoing longer-term objective and career development.

• Maintain and organize group approaches, best practices, implementation and sustainment plans.

• Represent the team during internal and customer reviews, presenting team status, risks, and technical findings with clarity and accuracy.

• Build productive relationships with customer leads and mission partners.

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.

• Perform in a mixture of ISSM/ISSE/ISSO roles for multiple classified system, ensuring compliance with DoD and federal cybersecurity standards and frameworks.

• Prepare and maintain security documentation including ATO packages, System Security Plans (SSP), Risk Assessments, and POA&Ms.

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to maintain necessary security postures.

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 CONMON 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:

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance w/ CI Poly.

• US citizenship Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of experience with direct personnel management or team leadership responsibilities

• 10+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in NIST RMF and related standards.

• Certification(s) applicable to Information Assurance Technician (IAT) II or Information Assurance Manager (IAM) II or higher – Security+, CISSP, etc.

• 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 (Tenable/ACAS, Splunk/ELK, HBSS/ESS).

• Ability to perform periodic travel to both CONUS and OCONUS customer locations.  Trips typically last 3-5 days and occur approximately once or twice 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, Supervises Others, 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 $91,000 - $247,000.*Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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