Network Engineer - Viasat Government

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.

We are looking for a Network Engineer to join our Viasat Government group! In this exciting role, you will be responsible for supporting the design, maintenance, and modernization of a critical global satellite communications system! You will be designing, updating, and maintaining networking configurations in both cloud and on premises environments. Your duties will include researching and recommending hardware and software networking solutions for cloud and hybrid environments, developing and testing VPN solutions across large geographical locations, and making design changes to data-center racks to modernize the existing equipment and/or replace end of life parts.

• Install, design, and troubleshoot LANs and WANs with IPSEC tunnels on all layers of the OSI stack.
• Configure, test, troubleshoot and patch modern network routers, switches and firewalls on Cisco, Fortinet and Palo Alto devices.
• Review new system and security requirements on cloud infrastructure components and develop appropriate remediation steps.
• Deploy configuration and security updates to on-premises and cloud infrastructure clusters and services.
• Maintenance of datacenter rack equipment including servers, network equipment, RF equipment, ethernet and power cables etc.
• Design, test, and deployment of EOL replacement devices to the ground segment of a global communications network.
• Supporting engineering efforts for IA remediation of network equipment and applicable software.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, a related field of study or equivalent years of experience
• 5+ years of experience working with TCP/IP network design and troubleshooting, Linux systems, Satcom systems, etc
• Network design and network management experience specially for cloud, containerization, and virtualization setups to include IP subnetting, routing, access lists, firewall rules, DNS, DHCP etc.
• Relevant networking certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Network+, Security+, etc
• Work experience with procuring and setting up networking and communication systems, RF equipment and peripherals such as ethernet and power cables, PDUs, etc
• This is a hybrid role located at our main campus in Carlsbad, CA. Must be able to come into the office 3 days/week.
• US Citizenship is required

• Must be able to obtain a United States Secret Clearance

• Experience with network design and device qualification.
• Experience with online network device updates and IA patches.
• Some work experience with virtualization technologies such as ESXI, OpenStack etc.
• Experience working with and developing in OpenShift and Kubernetes environments.
• Experience with or working knowledge of RMF and/or IA security principles.
• Good working knowledge using, developing, and testing high-level scripts preferably with bash and/or python languages.
• Some experience working with various test tracking and bug tracking tools such as Jama and Jira.

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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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.