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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - Information Assurance (IA) - **Company:** Viasat, Inc. - **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,500.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Software Design Documents, Document Management Systems, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Wireless Security, Network Protocols, Scrum Methodology, Requirements Traceability, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, System Testing - **Published:** October 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9224771/systems-engineer-information-assurance-ia ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering Discipline * 5+ years communication systems design experience * Deep understanding of system engineering processes from requirements to test with experience in managing process activities * Strong understanding of networking protocols highly desired * Must be able to prioritize, be detail oriented, and have history of managing time well to accomplish multiple tasks in parallel * Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with a temporally and geographically diverse team * Ability to document and report on technical solutions/findings * Good working knowledge of MS Office products for documentation creation and modification * Desire to be part of a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and troubleshoot production related issues * Ability to work independently, take initiative, take ownership of tasks and results * US citizenship and current SECRET security clearance is required * Ability to travel up to 10% * Must be able to work out of our offices in Carlsbad, CA, Tempe, AZ, Linthicum Heights, MD or Marlborough, MA. What will help you on the job * System security design experience with focus on NSA related efforts, including cryptographic engine embedment * Strong system, software, or test background including design and implementation * Familiarity with design and certification to the latest NSA security requirements and specifications, as well as working knowledge of NSA High Assurance Device (Formerly Type 1) certification and documentation requirements * Familiarity with NIST and FIPS 140-2 Design and Certification * Familiarity with Quantum Resistant Algorithms and SERD 2.0 requirements * Familiarity with Protection Profiles and component evaluation using the Common Criteria process. * Strong system security design experience, including generation of certification documentation, cryptographic embedment, and willingness to lead design for security aspects of cryptographic embedment efforts * Familiar with using requirements traceability tools (e.g. Cameo, DOORS, etc.) * Design for TEMPEST, QUADRANT, and key generator * Experience with DoD RMF Security Control selection, implementation, and assessment * Familiarity with COMSEC & TRANSEC design techniques ## Description We are looking for an Information Assurance (IA) Systems Security Engineer who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team! You will have a systems architecture background to support security design and certification on U.S. Government High Assurance communications programs. Provide technical support and oversight as part of a program team's system engineering effort for IA design and development, including security architecture analysis, security requirements definition and allocation and identification of potential security vulnerabilities. Requires generation of security-related documentation per Department of Defense (DOD) standards and leading system security architecture design in a team environment. Background in High Assurance (NSA) Communications Security (COMSEC) and Transmission Security (TRANSEC) design, certification requirements and techniques are required. High Assurance Computer Security (COMPUSEC) requirements background a plus. Support for new security related business development, including proposals, white papers, and presentations, as well as interfacing with Government customers, is required. The day-to-day * Derive, develop and document system, software and hardware requirements from customer specifications * Own system requirements and system design activities on next generation network encryption devices * Prepare system level material and present at internal and customer reviews * Work with Agile scrum teams to identify develop and prioritize spiral based product features * Knowledge of model based system engineering practices (CAMEO) desired * Collaborate with large geographically diverse multi-disciplinary teams to create next generation products * Generate and collaborate on required design documents, development requirements, specifications and verification protocols * Support qualification of new design by supporting an reviewing system test activities