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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Engineer - **Company:** Viasat, Inc. - **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,500.0 - $221,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Internet Protocol, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Linux System Administration, Network Administration, Zero Trust Network Access, System Integration Testing, System Testing, Trusted Systems, Virtualization Technology, Google Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9138721/cyber-security-engineer ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Engineering, Information Assurance, secure systems/network administration, or similar discipline * Experience designing and documenting security plans, policies, and procedures * Familiarity with security compliance standards such as NIST 800-53, RMF, CMMC, CIS, or similar * Familiarity with cybersecurity defense and detection methodologies * Familiarity with defense-in-depth architecture * Good understanding of IT systems, centralized directory services, and IP networking * US citizenship and the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET security clearance is required * Ability to travel up to 20% What will help you on the job * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineer, Cybersecurity, or related engineering discipline * CCNA, JNCIA, or similar certification * CompTIA Sec+ CE, CISSP, or similar certification * Familiarity with the DoD Zero Trust Framework * Familiarity with securing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP * Experience using eMASS to enter and maintain RMF accreditation packages * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal * Strong interpersonal skills * The ability to manage competing priorities and timelines * Strong self-motivation and independent work ethic * The ability to work across a geographically distributed team ## Description We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer who is eager to contribute to a growing, fast-paced team! Our ideal candidate will have a background in Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity frameworks, as well as IT infrastructure experience including route and switch, firewall, server provisioning, virtualization, and container architecture. In this role you'll support government projects helping to secure products and systems around the globe. The day-to-day This is a multidisciplinary role spanning Cybersecurity and IA, Windows and Linux administration, network administration, security requirements analysis, and system integration testing. You will work with the product development team to ensure secure architecture and compliance with all security requirements. This role also includes responsibilities in the system test domain where you will validate system security and functionality. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and/or implement secure architectures * Create documentation to track vulnerabilities and remediations, populate security packages, and present program security status * Provide technical and policy guidance that will enable successful security accreditation efforts * Manage system security requirements * Manage and configure firewalls, routers, and switches * Validate and test security functionality ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)