ViaSat

Cyber Security Engineer

ViaSat$140K — $221K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in Cyber Security
  • Familiarity with Networking principles
  • Proven leadership abilities
  • Knowledge of STIGs, IAVMs, and POAMs
  • Understanding of protocols and industry standards
  • Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security or equivalent
  • CCNA Certification or equivalent experience
  • US Citizenship mandatory
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain
  • Ability to travel up to 25% CONUS and OCONUS

Responsibilities

  • Advise on and enhance cyber security posture
  • Collaborate with network engineers and cyber teams
  • Execute cyber security tasks including STIGs and remediation
  • Identify security improvements and drive team initiatives
  • Work with architects to ensure robust network design

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and financial benefits
  • Holistic health and wellness programs
  • Opportunity for additional cash or stock incentives
  • Potential for travel experiences both CONUS and OCONUS
Full Job Description
What you'll do

The Critical Systems & Networks Team (CSN) is responsible for all aspects of the achitecture, operation, and maintenance of both satellite and ground infrastructure networks. We have a stong focus on networking, storage, compute, cloud, and cyber security.

The day-to-day

As part of this team you will be responsible for advising and driving our cyber security posture. Your experience and education will be instrumental in ensuring a secure and functional environment on our networks.

You will engage with the network engineers within CSN as well as routinely talking to the larger Cyber Security teams and engineers across other groups. You'll perform cyber activities including STIGs and issue remediation, identify improvements and develop team efforts to keep security strong. Additionally, you'll work closely with our network and systems architects to build the network and ensuring guidelines are in place.

What you'll need

  • 3+ years' proven experience in the Cyber Security Field
  • Demonstrated familiarity with Networking principals
  • Proven leadership abilities
  • Familiarity with STIGs, IAVMs, and POAMs
  • Familiarity with protocols and industry standards
  • Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Information Assurance or equivalent experience
  • CCNA Certification or CCNA equivalent experience
  • US Government position. US Citizenship required
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible
  • Ability to travel up to 25% both CONUS and OCONUS

What will help you on the job

  • CISSP certification
  • Familiarity with Nessus, Security Center, STIG Viewer, and other IA related tools
  • Familiarity with Window, Linux, Palo Alto Firewalls, Cloud services, VMs, and SDWAN
  • Proven ability to document process/procedure
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, focused environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Salary range

$140,500.00 - $221,500.00 / 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 $174,000.00- $261,000.00/ 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 https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

About ViaSat

ViaSat is a global communications company that provides satellite and wireless networking technology, services, and solutions. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. ViaSat offers a range of products and services, including satellite broadband internet, in-flight Wi-Fi, and secure networking systems for government and military customers. The company has more than 6,200 employees and operates in over 50 countries. ViaSat is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol VSAT.
Learn more about ViaSat
Size
7,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+12.3%
Revenue
$2.2 billion
NASDAQ

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