Overview
On Site
USD 135,000.00 - 213,500.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
SATCOM
Documentation
Requirements Analysis
Security Architecture
Systems Design
Regulatory Compliance
Cyber Security
Information Assurance
Information Architecture
Impact Analysis
Change Control
Customer Care and Billing
Technical Support
DoD
Security Controls
CISSP
System Security
FOCUS
Risk Management Framework
RMF
Evaluation
Computer Networking
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics
Event Management
SIEM
Antivirus
Intrusion Detection
Audiovisual
AV
HIDS
Security Clearance
Technical Writing
Algorithms
Collaboration
Virtual Team
Software Development
eMASS
Finance
Genetics
SAP BASIS
Job Details
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 an Information Assurance (IA) Systems Engineer who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team! Our ideal candidate will have a security architecture background to support maintenance of U.S. Government Auhority to Operate (ATO) on two of our SATCOM ground systems. This role will support assessment and documentation of RMF security controls, taking ownership of and driving remediations, and documenting security architecture.
The day-to-day
In this role you will, provide technical support and guidance as part of a program's Information Assurance (IA) team. This will include security control assessment, security requirement analysis, security architecture analysis, and architecting the implementation of security controls. Our ideal candidate will have both a background in the NIST Risk Management Framework and secure system design.
What you'll need
What will help you on the job
Salary range
$135,000.00 - $213,500.00 / 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 $168,000.00- $252,000.00/ 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.
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 an Information Assurance (IA) Systems Engineer who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team! Our ideal candidate will have a security architecture background to support maintenance of U.S. Government Auhority to Operate (ATO) on two of our SATCOM ground systems. This role will support assessment and documentation of RMF security controls, taking ownership of and driving remediations, and documenting security architecture.
The day-to-day
In this role you will, provide technical support and guidance as part of a program's Information Assurance (IA) team. This will include security control assessment, security requirement analysis, security architecture analysis, and architecting the implementation of security controls. Our ideal candidate will have both a background in the NIST Risk Management Framework and secure system design.
- Assess systems against RMF security controls.
- Conduct interviews with domain experts to determine levels of compliance.
- Collaborate with Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) and Critical Systems and Networks (CSN) teams to drive implementation of security controls.
- Advocate for and drive system security initiatives.
- Document system security architecture.
- Influence decisions in Information Assurance (IA) Change Control Board (CCB)
- Provide technical support to customer meetings
- DoD 8140 compliant certification for Security Control Assessor - Advanced (e.g., CISSP, CySA+, etc.) required
What you'll need
- 10+ years of system security design experience with focus on government systems
- Intimate familiarity with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Familiarity with the RMF accreditation process
- Familiarity with Protection Profiles and component evaluation using the Common Criteria process a plus
- Strong understanding of networking protocols
- Strong understanding of Defense-in-depth architecture
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related field or equivalent years of experience
- Familiarity with Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) technologies and concepts.
- Familiarity with Antivirus and Host Intrusion Detection System (AV/HIDS) technologies and concepts.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, take ownership of tasks and results
- ship required and active USG Secret Clearance required
- Ability to travel up to 10%
What will help you on the job
- Strong technical writing skills
- Familiarity with different cryptographic algorithms and their relative strengths and weaknesses
- A thorough security approach
- Strong interpersonal skills
- The ability to work across team boundaries
- The ability to work effectively on a geographically distributed team
- Familiarity with the software development lifecycle
- Experience with eMASS
Salary range
$135,000.00 - $213,500.00 / 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 $168,000.00- $252,000.00/ 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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