Cyber Security Engineer

About the role

Viasat is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary team supporting government projects worldwide. The role blends cybersecurity, information assurance, Windows and Linux administration, and network engineering to ensure secure product architecture and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design, build, and implement secure architectures.
• Create and maintain documentation tracking vulnerabilities, remediation actions, and security package status.
• Provide technical and policy guidance for successful security accreditation efforts.
• Manage system security requirements and configure firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Validate and test security functionality, including system integration testing.
• Support Windows and Linux administration, virtualization, and container environments.

Required profile

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, information assurance, or secure systems/network administration.
• Experience designing and documenting security plans, policies, and procedures.
• Familiarity with security compliance standards such as NIST 800‑53, RMF, CMMC, and CIS.
• Understanding of defense‑in‑depth architecture, IT systems, centralized directory services, and IP networking.
• U.S. citizenship with an active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Required skills

• NIST 800‑53, RMF, CMMC, CIS standards
• Firewall, router, and switch configuration
• Windows and Linux administration
• Virtualization and container architecture
• eMASS for RMF accreditation packages
• DoD Zero Trust Framework
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Networking certifications: CCNA, JNCIA
• Security certifications: CompTIA Security+, CISSP