Security Specialist

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

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Security Specialist to join our dynamic team in Carlsbad, CA! This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively within our Carlsbad office and the flexibility of remote work.

The Security Specialist will form part of the global 24 x7 security team that monitors the network for suspicious activity and supports incident response activities. All of Viasat’s networks are covered by this group, including those supporting the US government, as well as commercial interests. This role combines portions of traditional Tier I / II / III SOC responsibilities to include alert triaging, detailed incident handling across online and on-premise infrastructure, following an incident response process to contain & mitigate security risks, and supporting threat hunting activities.

Your mission is to perform :

• Security Monitoring : review alerts within SIEM / SOAR platforms and manage security cases & tickets, conduct initial security incident analysis to ensure timely response.
• Incident Response : drive the entire incident response lifecycle from initial triage and in-depth investigation to rapid containment and effective remediation of active security threats.
• Advance Detection : collaborate with Detection Engineers to rapidly develop and deploy new detections, composite rules, and dashboards based on discovered threat Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
• CTI-Driven Threat Hunts : collaborate closely with the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) team to analyze relevant intel, extract actionable insights, and detect potential Indicators of Compromise (IoC) associated with Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs).

The day-to-day

A typical day involves a blend of deep investigation, collaboration, and continuous learning :

What you'll need

What will help you on the job

Salary range

$105,500.00 - $167,500.00 / 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 $131,500.00- $197,500.00 / 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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here .