3 days ago
Base Salary
$141k - $222k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, document, troubleshoot, and maintain security-focused embedded software.
- Develop automated access controls for systems and devices.
- Integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines, including static and dynamic analysis.
- Configure, enforce, and tune security tool policies and triage security scan results.
- Automate configuration and validation of Linux security settings.
- Create tools and scripts for managing secrets, keys, and digital certificates.
- Research and prototype security mechanisms for development and production environments.
- Evaluate Linux controls for cybersecurity and privacy compliance.
- Collaborate with product, test, security, software, and automation engineering teams.
- Mentor junior engineers and potentially contribute to non-security feature development.
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong C and C++ development and debugging skills on Linux.
- Experience with encryption, authentication software, and OpenSSL cryptographic libraries.
- Working knowledge of Linux security controls and proficiency with Bash and scripting languages such as Python or Lua.
- Experience working in Perforce or Git-based development environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Active United States Secret Clearance is required.
- Preferred qualifications include Linux OS internals, device drivers, kernel cryptography, REST APIs, JSON, embedded HTTP/HTTPS servers, network security protocols, C++17 or newer, ARM, Power and x86 architectures, ARM TrustZone, TPM, TLS, IPsec, Docker, Podman, LXC, confidential containers, secure firmware updates, OTA integrity mechanisms, threat modeling, and structured vulnerability analysis.
Benefits
- Hybrid role requiring work from the Carlsbad, California office three days per week.
- Viasat offers medical, financial, and other benefits focused on holistic health and wellness.
- Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided depending on the position.
About Viasat
Viasat builds and operates satellite networks that provide internet connectivity and secure SATCOM services for consumers, airlines, enterprises, and governments. Its business spans residential satellite internet, in-flight Wi‑Fi for commercial aviation, managed bandwidth, terminals, and defense-grade communications and encryption products. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Viasat is a NASDAQ‑listed company that expanded its global footprint by acquiring Inmarsat in 2023.