
Associate Security Engineer
Required skills
- Identity Lifecycle Management
- JML
- Active Directory
- Entra ID
- SSO
- MFA
- Email Security
- Phishing
- Business Email Compromise
- PAM
Nice to have
- Data Centers
- Telecommunications
- Industrial
- Aerospace and Defense
- RF
- Microwave
Role summary
MACOM is seeking an Associate Security Engineer to focus on the human element of security. This role involves automating identity lifecycle management (Joiner, Mover, Leaver), protecting user communications through email security, and enforcing endpoint compliance. You will spend 80% of your time on access operations, including Active Directory/Entra ID hygiene, SSO/MFA integrations, and PAM tool deployment. The remaining 20% will be dedicated to strategic architecture, establishing device compliance baselines, building Conditional Access matrices for zero-trust, and drafting RBAC templates. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience in IT Support or Systems Administration with strong AD knowledge and a drive for automation.
Associate Security Engineer – Identity & CommsThe 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.
Qualifications• 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.
EEO: MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation: MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call +1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
ITAR 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.
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