SOC Analyst I
Job Location:
Lowell, MA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 63000 - 104000
Posted:
9 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline:
6 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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!
About the Role
We are seeking a SOC Analyst to serve as a Tier 2 escalation point within our Security Operations Center. You will investigate and respond to security alerts escalated by our managed detection and response (MDR) partner handle incidents from triage through closure and help mature our detection and response processes.
Responsibilities
Investigate and respond to alerts escalated from our MDR partner
Perform incident triage scoping containment and documentation
Analyze activity across endpoint SIEM email identity and network telemetry
Tune detections to reduce false positives
Write and maintain runbooks and investigation procedures
Participate in tabletop exercises and post-incident reviews
Required Qualifications
13 years of experience in security operations or incident response
Hands-on experience with an enterprise EDR platform and a SIEM
Working knowledge of Windows Active Directory/Entra ID and common attack techniques
Experience with phishing analysis and email authentication (SPF DKIMDMARC)
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP DNS firewalls proxies)
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to controlled and export-restricted information
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with CrowdStrike Google SecOps Microsoft Defender or similar tools
Experience working alongside an MDR provider
Familiarity with CMMC NIST SP 800-171 or DFARS environments
Scripting experience in Python or PowerShell
Certifications such as GCIH CySA BTL1 or Security
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- or email 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.
Salary Range
The Salary Range for this position is $63000 $104000. 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
MACOM designs and manufactures high-performance semiconductor products for the Telecommunications, Industrial and Defense, and Data Center industries.