About this opportunity
Viasat lists this Cyber Security Engineer opportunity in carlsbad, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About us
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you'll do
We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer who is eager to contribute to a growing, fast-paced team! Our ideal candidate will have a background in Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity frameworks, as well as IT infrastructure experience including route and switch, firewall, server provisioning, virtualization, and container architecture. In this role you’ll support government projects helping to secure products and systems around the globe.
The day-to-day
This is a multidisciplinary role spanning Cybersecurity and IA, Windows and Linux administration, network administration, security requirements analysis, and system integration testing. You will work with the product development team to ensure secure architecture and compliance with all security requirements. This role also includes responsibilities in the system test domain where you will validate system security and functionality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and/or implement secure architectures
Act as a central cybersecurity resource across multiple projects and programs, and act as a cybersecurity lead for larger efforts
Create documentation to track vulnerabilities and remediations, populate security packages, and present program security status
Provide technical and policy guidance that will enable successful security accreditation efforts
Manage system security requirements
Manage and configure firewalls, routers, and switches
Validate and test security functionality
What you'll need
10+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Engineering, Information Assurance, secure systems/network administration, or similar discipline
Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining RMF packages, including designing and documenting security plans, policies, and procedures, and maintaining them in eMASS
Deep understanding of security compliance standards such as NIST 800-53, RMF, CMMC, CIS, or similar
Strong experience with cybersecurity defense and detection methodologies
Demonstrated knowledge of the DoD Zero Trust Framework
Good understanding of IT systems, centralized directory services, and IP networking
US citizenship and active TOP SECRET security clearance is required. Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI
Ability to travel up to 20%
What will help you on the job
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineer, Cybersecurity, or related engineering discipline
CCNA, JNCIA, or similar certification
CISSP or similar certification
Familiarity with securing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
Experience using vulnerability scanning platforms such as Nessus
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong interpersonal skills
The ability to manage competing priorities and timelines
Strong self-motivation and independent work ethic
The ability to work across a geographically distributed team
Salary range
$165,000.00 - $260,500.00 / annually.For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $205,000.00- $307,000.00/ annually
At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at
EEO Statement
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
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Worksite address
carlsbad, CA, 92002, US
Who can apply
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