[Hiring] RF Network Engineer @Viasat, Inc.

Role Description

As a Network Engineer within Viasat Government, you will support various Business Groups with diverse service offerings by providing the optimal service conditions for the best customer experience.

• Troubleshooting and correcting complex failures of Hardware, Software, and Network systems.
• Work performed locally on site, via remote login, or via phone with “smart hands” located on site.
• Complexity based on standard and non-standard configurations of both ViaSat and Customer owned equipment.
• Problems on multiple platforms including integration between them.
• Changes to policy-based routing and in-depth understanding of abstract concepts and equipment interaction may be required.
• Work performed at an Advanced to Expert level in disciplines including IP networking and Satcom/RF.
• Advising and supporting remote field service engineers at manned locations.
• Aiding customers and/or vendors to resolve issues with their equipment or networks to help restore services.
• Analyzing the root cause of failures.
• Replacing, upgrading, or reconfiguring hardware or software as needed.
• Identifying true root causes to understand failures and mitigate future issues.
• Performing preventative maintenance of hardware, software, and networks through routine inspections and backups.
• Trending performance of the overall system and individual hubs using log files, historical cases, and dashboards.
• Managing Network projects from start to finish, coordinating resources and staff.
• Documenting procedure creation, corrective actions, configurations, diagrams, etc.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network infrastructure devices, including firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points and controllers, and monitoring applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge in configuration, installation, resolution, and support of satellite earth station equipment and RF performance analysis.
• Proven experience deploying and administering virtual machines and hypervisors.
• Working knowledge of spectrum analyzer.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to be on-call in a rotating schedule with a response time of less than one (1) hour.
• IAT Level II Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Associates Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• US Government position. US Citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret when administratively feasible.
• Ability to travel up to 30% both domestic and international.

Requirements

• Understanding of bandwidth traffic shaping protocols and implementation.
• Hands-on technical experience working and troubleshooting with VPN technologies (IPSEC, SSL VPN), VRF, routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP).
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Powershell, and SQL.
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.
• Active CCNA, Sec+, Net+ and/or A Certifications.
• Ability to work variable and/or extended hours, with teammates or alone.

Benefits

• Salary range: $120,500.00 - $190,000.00 / 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 $149,500.00- $224,500.00/ annually.
• 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.
• Comprehensive benefit offerings focused on holistic health and wellness.

Company Description

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.