Senior Engineer II – Systems Design, Integration, Linux, Programming

Microchip Technology Inc.

Senior Engineer II in Systems Design with a focus on Integration and Linux at Microchip. Responsible for developing and maintaining systems that bridge hardware and software domains.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,304 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityDockerLinuxPythonShell ScriptingVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Configure, administer, and maintain network switches, routers, and related infrastructure.
Perform Linux system integration and administration, including user management, service configuration, and system hardening.
Develop and maintain automation scripts (written in Python, Bash, or a similar language) to reduce manual workload and enhance consistency across deployments.
Support hardware integration efforts, including setup, cabling, and system bring-up activities.
Translate customer requirements into formal system architectures and detailed block diagrams to guide engineering teams.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, refine, and validate technical requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Conduct customer briefings and technical presentations to communicate system capabilities, status updates, integration progress, and risk mitigation.
Troubleshoot complex network and system issues across physical and virtual environments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define integration requirements and technical documentation.
Participate in system design reviews, offering input on architecture, scalability, and reliability improvements.
Contribute to process automation initiatives for testing, provisioning, and system monitoring.
Assist in maintaining and improving the configuration management and deployment frameworks.
Perform vulnerability testing using system test tools (i.e., ACAS/Nessus, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and/or Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)) and remediate flaws within the directed timeframe.
Perform other job-related responsibilities as directed by the manager.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, or related field.
7.5 - 10 years of directly related experience.
Proven experience in network architecture and switch configuration (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, or similar).
Strong Linux administration and integration experience (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar).
Proficiency in Python and shell scripting for automation tasks.
Hands-on experience with hardware integration and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with vulnerability management tools and STIG compliance.
Strong problem-solving, documentation, and collaboration skills.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Active Top-Secret Clearance Preferred.
Certifications such as CCNA, RHCSA, or Network+.
Experience with version control (Mercurial or Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with virtualization or containerization (VMware, Docker, etc.).
Exposure to secure system design and compliance-based environments.
Prior experience working in a classified or restricted network environment is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

network configurationLinux administrationPythonBashhardware integrationvulnerability testingsystem hardeningautomation scriptingnetwork architecturetroubleshooting

Soft Skills

problem-solvingdocumentationcollaborationcommunicationstakeholder engagementtechnical presentationprocess improvementsystem design reviewrequirements gatheringrisk mitigation

Certifications

CCNARHCSANetwork+Top-Secret Clearance