Cybersecurity Engineer - Active Security Clearance Required

Summary

Viasat is a global communications company delivering satellite connectivity solutions for consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries. The Cybersecurity Engineer will perform continuous security assessments of network systems, including vulnerability scanning, analysis, and reporting under the NIST Risk Management Framework, while supporting the security of ground networks for global satellite communications.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Nice to Haves

• 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

Benefits

• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.
• A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.