Cybersecurity Engineer - Active Security Clearance Required

Viasat, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, United States
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$117,000.0 - $185,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cyber Security Information Systems Networking Hardware Internet Protocol Network Administration Trusted Systems Network Routers Computer Networking Systems Information Technology Tenable Nessus Firewall Services Module Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team! Our ideal candidate will have a background in performing continuous monitoring activities under the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) as well as IT infrastructure experience including network device configuration, virtualization, and information system administration. In this role, you’ll help maintain the security of ground networks supporting global satellite communication systems. The day-to-day: This is a multidisciplinary role which provides great opportunities to learn and grow. In this role, you will be the domain expert in charge of continuous security assessment of network systems including performing vulnerability scanning, analysis, and reporting in accordance with RMF continuous monitoring practices. You will collaborate with members of our Information Assurance (IA), network engineering, and security operations center (SOC) teams, to maintain maximum visibility of the network’s security posture.

  • 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
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Requirements

  • 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, 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 & conditions

LI-VSAT Salary range: $117,000.00 - $185,000.00 / 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 $145,000.00- $218,000.00/ 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 https://careers.viasat.com/benefits. EEO statement

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

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