Cybersecurity Engineer, Carlsbad

About us:
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:
Keeping our satellite ground network systems secure is a key priority at Viasat. As a Cybersecurity Engineer on the Information Assurance (IA) team, you will help to identify and remediate weaknesses by running our vulnerability scanning program.

The day-to-day:
In this role, you'll take our scanning program to the next level by learning the tools inside and out, and tuning them for maximum coverage, effectiveness, and efficiency. You will be responsible for configuring and performing vulnerability, malware, file integrity, and intrusion prevention scans. You'll analyze the scan results and advise on vulnerabilities to the Information System Security Manager.

Create and maintain asset inventory database.

Configure vulnerability scan policies for a variety of systems.

Optimize scanning automation.

Perform of on-demand an automated scans.

Routinely analyze scan results for anomalies.

Maintain 100% network coverage by adjusting to network topology and device changes.

Perform software updates on the scanning system.

Maintain scanning system health.

What you'll need:
A minimum of 2 years of experience configuring and performing vulnerability scans

Experience with Tenable Nessus preferred

Familiarity with various types of vulnerability scans

Experience configuring anti-virus and host intrusion detection systems

Familiarity with common vulnerability exploitation techniques

Solid understanding of network protocols preferred

Familiarity with authentication protocols

Familiarity with asset management systems a plus

Familiarity with DISA STIGs a plus

Ability to work independently, take initiative, take ownership of tasks and results

Security+ or higher-level DoD 8140 compliant certification required

US Citizenship required and active USG Secret Clearance required

Ability to travel up to 10%

What will help you on the job:
Good interpersonal skills

Passion for cybersecurity

Eye for detail

Ability to work effectively on a geographically distributed team

Salary range:
$(phone number removed) - $(phone number removed) / 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 $(phone number removed)- $(phone number removed)/ annually

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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 (url removed).

EEO statement:
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click .