Systems Engineer
: Job Details :

About usOne 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 doWe are looking for a Information Assurance (IA) Systems Security Engineer who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team! This great opportunity will support a government Next Generation Encryptor program. This program is to develop, test and certify the NGE High-Speed encryptor to support government enterprise networks. Our ideal candidate will have a systems architecture background to support security design and certification on U.S. Government High Assurance communications programs. This role will provide support for new security related business development, including proposals, white papers, and presentations, and work with Government customers.The day-to-dayIn this role you will, provide technical support and guidance 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. This role requires generation of security-related documentation per Department of Defense (DOD) standards and leading system security architecture design in a team environment. Our ideal candidate will have a background in High Assurance (NSA) Communications Security (COMSEC) and Transmission Security (TRANSEC) design, certification requirements and techniques. What you'll need5+ years of system security design experience with focus on NSA related efforts, including cryptographic engine embedmentFamiliarity with design and certification to the latest NSA security requirements and specifications, as well as working knowledge of NSA High Assurance (Type 1) certification and documentation requirementsFamiliarity with NIST and FIPS 140-2 Design and CertificationFamiliarity with Protection Profiles and component evaluation using the Common Criteria processStrong system security design experience, including generation of certification documentation, cryptographic embedment, and willingness to lead design for security aspects of cryptographic embedment effortsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related field or equivalent years of experience Familiar with using requirements traceability tools (DOORS, JAMA, etc.)US Government position. US Citizenship required.Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearanceAbility to travel up to 10%What will help you on the jobActive DoD Clearance or have held Active clearance (Secret or above) in the last two yearsDesign for TEMPEST, QUADRANT, and key generatorA background in High Assurance Computer Security (COMPUSEC) requirements is a plusExperience with DoD RMF Security Control selection, implementation, and assessmentFamiliarity with TRANSEC design techniquesSystem security design with focus on NSA related efforts, including cryptographic engine embedmentProtection Profiles and component evaluation using the Common Criteria process.Generation of certification documentation, cryptographic embedment, and willingness to lead design for security aspects of cryptographic embedment effortsSecurity requirements generation for TEMPEST, QUADRANT, and key generatorExperience with DoD RMF Security Control selection, implementation, and assessmentFamiliarity with TRANSEC design techniques#LI-GS1 Salary range$140,800.00 - $207,500.00 / 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 $174,900.00- $244,900.00/ 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 EEO StatementViasat 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 here.Job type: FULL TIMECategories: Engineering