Cyber Security Engineer

Viasat, Inc.

United States

3 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

2 years minimum

Compensation

$117,000.0 - $218,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

indeed.com

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Unit Testing Bash Shell Configuration Management CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Information Systems System Configuration Software Debugging Linux Network Address Translation Distributed Systems

+17 more

Networking Hardware Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC) Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Routing Network Protocols Scrum Methodology Ansible Software Engineering TCP/IP Virtual Machines Virtualization Technology Network Routers Firewalls (Computer Science) SC Clearance Selinux Deployment Automation Network Server

Job description

Viasat is seeking an Infrastructure Development Engineer to support maintenance of the ArcLight 1 and ArcLight 2 ground segment! In this role, you will design, implement, and test automation solutions to deploy software, operating system, and configuration updates to satellite ground stations. You will innovate newer, more efficient methods to update and configure servers, routers, switches, firewalls, virtual machines, and RF equipment. You’ll also help to solve issues during test and in the field. The day-to-day:

Participate in sprint planning
Conduct design and code reviews
Develop scripts and playbooks
Conduct unit tests
Identify and fix failures
Document release notes
Perform compliance and vulnerability analyses

Requirements

2+ years of experience developing software or deployment automation for distributed systems
2+ years of experience provisioning and administering network devices
Experience configuring and resolving issues in virtualization technologies such as VMWare
Experience configuring and resolving issues with routers, switches, and firewalls
Experience designing and documenting network segments and services
Understanding of networking protocols and concepts such as TCP/IP, IPSEC, VPN, NAT, Routing, Switching, and Firewalls
Proficiency in bash scripting
Proficiency developing Ansible playbooks
Knowledge of DoD information system accreditation processes (e.g., STIGs and RMF)
Knowledge of Identity and access management guidelines and technologies
Experience documenting software designs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel up to 10%
U.S. Citizen

What will help you on the job:

Solid grasp of Linux including syslog, auditd, selinux, PAM, and SSSD
Strong capability to fix and debug problems
Ability to work on a distributed team
Strong problem solving skills
Ability to handle multiple, concurrent tasks
Effective time management
Experience with Agile development processes
Experience with configuration management software
Experience with Router and switch administration (e.g., CCNA)
COMPTIA Security+, Network+ or CASP certification
Current Active Secret Clearance

About the company

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