Cybersecurity Engineer - Active Security Clearance Required

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer to join a fast-paced team, focusing on RMF-based monitoring and IT infrastructure security for global satellite ground networks.

The role emphasizes vulnerability management, security posture reporting, and collaboration with IA, network engineering, and SOC teams to ensure robust protection and visibility across the environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Engineering or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus preferred).
• Familiarity with RMF continuous monitoring practices.
• Knowledge of IP networking, routing, and firewall basics.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous security assessment of network systems and report findings.
• Collaborate with IA, network engineering, and SOC teams to maintain visibility.
• Configure vulnerability scanning policies and automate reporting.
• Maintain asset inventories and documentation of ports, protocols, services.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information Assurance

Network security

RMF

Vulnerability scanning

Endpoint detection

Travel readiness

US citizenship

Security clearance

Education

Bachelors in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Nessus

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 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.

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.