Embedded Software Engineer – Cybersecurity (Secret Clearance)
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 an Embedded Software Engineer - Cybersecurity to join our Government team! Our team develops satellite modems and terminals that communicate over multi-band satellite systems, including the Viasat-3 global constellation! As an Embedded Software Engineer – Cybersecurity, you will collaborate with software, security, and automation engineers to design, develop, and deploy secure embedded terminal systems. This role emphasizes secure software development across the full SDLC, including automation, testing, deployment, and continuous integration in both development and production environments. There may be opportunites for non-security related feature development as well.This role directly contributes to the security, reliability, and scalability of our global satellite terminal infrastructure.The day-to-dayDesign, develop, test, document, troubleshoot, and maintain security-focused embedded softwareDevelop automated access controls for systems and devicesIntegrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines including static and dynamic analysisConfigure, enforce, and tune security tool policiesTriage and analyze security scan resultsDevelop technical documentation and security test plansAutomate configuration and validation of Linux security settingsCreate scripts and tools for managing secrets, keys, and digital certificatesResearch and prototype security mechanisms for development and production environmentsEvaluate Linux controls for cybersecurity and privacy complianceCollaborate cross-functionally with product, test, and security teamsWhat You'll Need8+ years of professional software engineering experienceStrong C and C++ development and debugging skills on LinuxExperience with encryption and authentication softwareExperience with OpenSSL cryptographic librariesWorking knowledge of Linux security controlsProficiency with Bash and scripting languages such as Python or LuaExperience working in an Agile, Perforce or Git-based development environmentAbility to work autonomously and mentor junior engineersBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field or equivalent experienceMust be able to work out of our office in Carlsbad, CA or Germantown, MD 3 days per week; hybrid roleActive United States Secret Clearance requiredWhat Will Help You On The JobDeep knowledge of Linux OS internals including threading, synchronization, memory management, and networkingExperience with Linux device driver development and kernel crypto modulesExperience implementing REST APIs and working with JSONExperience configuring and debugging embedded HTTP/HTTPS serversStrong foundations in data structures and algorithmsExperience designing and implementing network security protocolsExperience with Agile / Scrum methodologiesExperience with modern C++ standards (C++17 and newer)Experience with ARM, Power and x86 architecturesKnowledge of Trusted Execution Environments like ARM TrustZoneKnowledge of hardware security with TPMExperience with secure transport protocols such as TLS and IPsecExperience with virtualized environments: Docker/Podman/LXC containersExperience with confidential containersExperience with secure firmware update and OTA software integrity mechanismsExperience with threat modeling and structured vulnerability analysis Salary range$140,500.00 - $221,500.00 / 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 $174,000.00- $261,000.00/ annuallyAt 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 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.