INFOSEC Systems Engineer

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

This is a role for a 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.

The day-to-day

Support for new security related business development, including proposals, white papers, and presentations, as well as interfacing with Government customers.

Development and certification of the Modern Key Loader (MKL) as a Standalone End Cryptographic Unit (ECU) for protection and distribution of keys at TOP SECRET and Below level.

• System security design with focus on NSA related efforts, including cryptographic engine embedment.
• 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 requirements.
• NIST and FIPS 140-2 Design and Certification.
• Protection 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 efforts.
• Using requirements traceability tools (e.g. DOORS, JAMA, etc.).
• Security requirements generation for TEMPEST, QUADRANT, and key generator.

What you'll need

• 5+ years' system security design experience with focus on NSA related efforts, including cryptographic engine embedment.
• Familiarity 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 requirements.
• Familiarity with NIST and FIPS 140-2 Design and Certification.
• 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.
• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics.
• Familiar with using requirements traceability tools (e.g. DOORS, etc.).
• US Government position. US Citizenship required.
• Active DoD Clearance or have held Active clearance (Secret or above) in the last two years.
• Experience with DoD RMF Security Control selection, implementation, and assessment.

Background in High Assurance (NSA) Communications Security (COMSEC) and Transmission Security (TRANSEC) design, certification requirements and techniques.

Ability to travel up to 10%.

What will help you on the job

• Design for TEMPEST, QUADRANT, and key generator.
• Experience with DoD RMF Security Control selection, implementation, and assessment.
• Familiarity with TRANSEC design techniques.
• High Assurance Computer Security (COMPUSEC) requirements background.

Salary range

$152,500.00 - $265,200.00 / 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

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.

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