2 months 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 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 software, security, automation, product, and test teams.
- Potentially contribute to non-security-related feature development.
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong C and C++ development and debugging skills on Linux.
- Experience with encryption and authentication software and OpenSSL cryptographic libraries.
- Working knowledge of Linux security controls.
- Proficiency with Bash and scripting languages such as Python or Lua.
- Experience in a Perforce- or Git-based development environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Active United States Secret Clearance.
- Ability to work autonomously and mentor junior engineers.
- Preferred qualifications include Linux OS internals, device driver development, kernel crypto modules, embedded HTTP/HTTPS servers, network security protocols, 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 offered.
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.