ViaSat

Cybersecurity Engineer - Active Security Clearance Required

ViaSat$117K — $185K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Engineering, Information Assurance, or network administration
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related engineering field, or equivalent experience
  • In-depth knowledge of vulnerability scanning applications, preferably Tenable Nessus
  • Strong understanding of security vulnerabilities and IP networking
  • Familiarity with RMF continuous monitoring activities and endpoint detection technologies
  • US Citizenship and Active United States Secret Clearance required
  • Ability to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

  • Administer and configure vulnerability scanning applications
  • Implement and analyze vulnerability scans, providing reports to stakeholders
  • Maintain documentation of vulnerabilities and security statuses
  • Manage system asset inventory and documentation of network services
  • Collaborate with IA, engineering, and SOC teams to enhance network security

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Variety of cash or stock incentives
  • Support for professional development and certifications
  • Flexible work environment encouraging independent work and collaboration
Full Job Description
What you'll do

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team! Our ideal candidate will have a background in performing continuous monitoring activities under the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) as well as IT infrastructure experience including network device configuration, virtualization, and information system administration. In this role, you'll help maintain the security of ground networks supporting global satellite communication systems.

The day-to-day

This is a multidisciplinary role which provides great opportunities to learn and grow. In this role, you will be the domain expert in charge of continuous security assessment of network systems including performing vulnerability scanning, analysis, and reporting in accordance with RMF continuous monitoring practices. You will collaborate with members of our Information Assurance (IA), network engineering, and security operations center (SOC) teams, to maintain maximum visibility of the network's security posture.
  • Administer the vulnerability scanning application, configure policies for a variety of systems, and develop automation for scanning and reporting
  • Implement vulnerability scans, analyze results, and report findings to system owners and stakeholders
  • Maintain documentation to track vulnerabilities and remediations, populate security packages, and present program security status
  • Maintain system asset inventory, hardware and software lists, and ports, protocols, and services documentation

What you'll need

  • 3+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Engineering, Information Assurance, secure systems/network administration, or similar discipline
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, related engineering field or equivalent years of experience
  • In-depth knowledge of vulnerability scanning applications (Tenable Nessus preferred)
  • Strong understanding of common types of security vulnerabilities
  • Strong understanding of IP networking and secure communication protocols
  • Strong understanding of router, switch, and firewall configuration basics
  • Familiarity with RMF continuous monitoring activities
  • Familiarity with endpoint detection and response technologies
  • Ability to travel up to 10%
  • US Citizenship Required
  • Active United States Secret Clearance

What will help you on the job

  • CCNA or similar certification
  • CISSP or similar certification
  • Strong self-motivation and independent work ethic
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and timelines
  • The ability to work effectively with ambiguity
  • The ability to work across a geographically distributed team

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Salary range

$117,000.00 - $185,000.00 / 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 $145,000.00- $218,000.00/ 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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