Associate Security Engineer - Identity & Comms

The Team & Your Role This role owns the “human” element of our security posture. Designed as a launchpad from End-User Services into advanced security engineering, you will automate the identity lifecycle, protect user communications, and enforce endpoint compliance. You will spend 80% of your time managing access operations and 20% designing zero-trust device posture frameworks, acting as the critical bridge between the Security team and the Helpdesk.

Core Responsibilities: Platform Engineering (80%)

• Map, streamline, and automate the Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) identity lifecycle workflows.
• Maintain enterprise directory hygiene (Active Directory/Entra ID) and assist with Single Sign-On (SSO) and MFA integrations.
• Administer automated email security gateways to protect against phishing and business email compromise.
• Execute the operational deployment of Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools to systematically eliminate standing local admin rights.

Core Responsibilities: Strategic Architecture (20%)

• Establish the definitive compliance baseline (encryption, domain-join status, MFA) required for any device to access the corporate network.
• Build and maintain Conditional Access matrices to enforce zero-trust identity policies globally.
• Draft standardized Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) templates to simplify department-level onboarding.

• 1-3 years in IT Support, Systems Administration, or End-User Services with a strong understanding of user pain points.
• Deep practical knowledge of Active Directory, user object lifecycles, and basic Windows/Mac endpoint troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to document complex IT processes and a strong drive to learn modern SSO administration and automation scripting., Access Control, Aerospace and Defense, Apple Macs, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Circuit Design, Cryptography, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Email Management/Administration, Email Security, Email Software, Help Desk, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leading Edge Technology, Medical Equipment, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microwaves, Network Administration/Management, Network Operations Center, Network Support, Onboarding, Operations Management, Phishing, Photonics, Process Development, Product Packaging, Radio Frequency, Satellite Communications, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Semiconductors, Single Sign-On (SSO), Software Engineering, System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Telecommunications, Test & Measurement Equipment, Vision Plan, Wafer Manufacturing, Wireless Communications

Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

RSU Eligible

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

Salary Range

The Salary Range for this position is $62,000 - $100,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.

MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers’ success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates.

Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!