CMMC Analyst

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 seeking an Information Security Analyst to help  maintain  a continuous state of compliance  for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) based on the NIST 800-171 / 172   set of controls . You will work within our greater security organization working with the business to  implement, assess, and audit security practices and technical configurations to ensure  compliance goals across the company. Your responsibilities i nclude  e nsuring   we are following  applicable regulations and standards and ensurin g proper  securit y contro ls are   op erating  effectively. You will also help develop performance metrics to measur e our suc cess. And as technology changes, you will be contin uously   tuning  the progr am for  optimal  effectiveness.

You are a self-starter, that can work independently, prioritize work based on the impact  to  the business, and manage multiple efforts simultaneously.  You will  poss ess  a b road knowledge of modern technology and security best practices, superior analytical skills, attention to detail, and discipline to ensure consistency and accuracy.   Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical to  buil d  and   main tain  rel ationships with stakeholders.

The day-to-day

• Communicating with internal customers across several product lines and technologies on compliance activities
• Support engineering and IT requests related to security and compliance  impacting  changes within the target environments.
• Lead the resolution of  identified  information security and data risk issues.
• Leading the CMMC activities as the second line of defense, providing advisory activities for Company systems.
• Lead the maintenance of an asset inventory associated with the CMMC environment.
• Proactively evaluate proposed changes to  CMMC  environments to ensure they are implemented or isolated appropriately to avoid or mitigate risks.
• Assist  in the development, maintenance and automation of security, risk, and compliance artifacts and documentation, including all exceptions and alternative controls implemented to address non-standard use cases.
• Lead  audit support  efforts  from both  regular  internal and external audit  requests.
• Interacting with auditors to resolve findings.
• Stay informed of industry changes, trends, and standards related to information security , including regular involvement in United States  Government  working groups including Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and National Defense Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ND-ISA C).
• Performing formal and informal risk assessments.

What you'll need

What will help you on the job

Salary range

$113,000.00 - $178,000.00 / 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 $140,000.00- $210,000.00 / 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 .