Network Engineer, Early Career

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Network Engineer to deliver end-to-end infrastructure readiness for office buildouts, data centers, and sites. You will manage routing, switching, wireless, circuits, cabling, and vendor coordination to meet performance and security goals.

This is a site-based role with 60%+ on-site time in a standard five-day workweek, with relocation assistance and an Early Career Graduate Development Program for new graduates. Bachelor's degree required; 0–3 years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of full-time, relevant industry experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end hardware procurement, inventory, configuration, and deployment for office buildouts and expansions.
• Coordinate IT infrastructure with other business units for project phases (planning, scheduling, execution).
• Oversee cabling vendors, low-voltage contractors, and ISPs to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Implement and support network technologies including switching, routing, wireless, and firewalls.
• Validate circuit delivery, test network performance, and readiness for production use.
• Maintain network diagrams, IP schemas, and infrastructure standards.
• Collaborate with network and cross-functional teams for cohesive project execution.
• Troubleshoot complex network and infrastructure issues and provide ongoing operational support.

Skills

TCP/IP

DHCP

DNS

VLANs

VPN

Network security

Vendor management

Project coordination

Wired/wireless networks

IPSEC VPN

Palo Alto

Juniper Mist

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related field

Tools

Juniper Mist

Palo Alto

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 seeking a Network Engineer to deliver network and on‑prem operational readiness for new and existing facilities, sites and data centers. This role will manage end‑to‑end infrastructure implementation including routing, switching, wireless, circuits, cabling, and onsite vendor coordination. The ideal candidate combines strong networking experience with practical layer 1 knowledge of cabling, building infrastructure, fiber plants, racks, patch panels, power and general IT infrastructure. This role requires excellent management, communication skills, and the ability to deliver reliable office networks that meet performance, security, and scalability needs.

This is a site‑based role; employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard five‑day workweek.

The day‑to‑day

• Manage end‑to‑end hardware procurement, inventory, configuration, and deployment for office buildouts and expansions.
• Participate in IT infrastructure coordination with other business organizations for specific phases of projects including planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Oversee cabling vendors, low‑voltage contractors, and ISPs to ensure high‑quality and timely delivery of services.
• Implement and support network technologies including switching, routing, wireless, and firewalls.
• Validate circuit delivery, test network performance, and ensure readiness for production use.
• Maintain documentation including network diagrams, IP schemas, and infrastructure standards.
• Work with the network team and cross‑functional teams to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Troubleshoot complex network and infrastructure issues and provide ongoing operational support.

Additional Details

• This position is site‑based. Site‑based employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard five‑day workweek. While this means employees are mostly and consistently on‑site, Viasat embraces a flexible work environment. Relocation assistance is available pending eligibility.
• As an Early Career hire, you will participate in our Graduate Development Program during your first 12 months at Viasat. This program is designed to support your transition from university to the workplace through dedicated mentorship, building relationships with your cohort of new graduate hires, technical upskilling, soft skills development, and more to ensure you’re set up for success as you begin your professional journey with Viasat.
• Viasat offers the following pre‑determined start date options for incoming U.S. Early Career hires (limited exceptions available):
  • Monday, July 13, 2026
  • Monday, August 3, 2026
  • Tuesday, September 8, 2026

What you’ll need

• Education: Completion of Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a related field.
• Experience: This role is intended for someone with 0–3 years of full‑time, relevant industry experience.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 30–50% domestically and/or internationally to office sites for deployments as needed.
• Comfortable working in active construction environments during deployment phases.
• Comfortable with occasional after‑hours or weekend work during cutovers or critical events.
• Understanding of Layer 1 and/or cabling (e.g., copper and fiber extensions, ISP handoffs, dark fiber plants, cross connections, UPS and PDU's).
• Experience with routing and/or switching (e.g., Juniper Mist, Palo Alto, etc.).

What will help you on the job

• Experience deploying and supporting wired and wireless networks in office environments.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, VPN, and network security fundamentals.
• Experience working with ISPs and managing circuit delivery (fiber, MPLS, broadband, etc.).
• Familiarity with infrastructure compute platforms (Windows, Linux, virtualization technologies).
• Ability to read and interpret structured cabling diagrams and construction documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent project coordination and vendor‑management capabilities. Relevant certifications (e.g., JCNIA, PCNSA, CCNA, etc.)
• Familiarity with IPSEC VPN, Palo Alto SCM, Juniper Mist and NaaS.
• Background supporting conference room AV systems or office hardware systems.

Salary range

$75,000.00 – $118,000.00 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 $93,000.00–$139,000.00 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 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 online application, please click here.