Job Requirements
Carlsbad, CA
Confidential Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$140,500 - $221,500
Job Description
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're excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a talented Cyber Security professional to join our growing team.
Join Viasat's Cyber Risk Quantification team and be ready to change the way risks are identified, analyzed, and reported. In this role, you'll be instrumental in supporting a risk management process fully aligned with the organization's key business priorities and in introducing state-of-the-art Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) tools and methodologies.
You will work closely with our security engineers to enable effective and efficient use of our resources, maximizing the return on our security investment. You will coordinate with and support our security governance and risk management team, streamlining and automating our risk identification and reporting processes.
If you're passionate about applying your analytical and technical skills to CRQ, this is a challenging and phenomenal opportunity to help shape the future of Security Risk Management at Viasat.
The day-to-day
As a Cybersecurity Risk Quantification Engineer, you will be a key component of a team that will implement, manage, and own a robust, agile, and scalable Risk Quantification process.
You will work in sync with the Risk Management team, which maintains the organization's security risk register, embeds CRQ frameworks and tools in the risk management process, and leverages CRQ to track and prioritize remediation efforts. You will prepare clear, actionable reports and presentations for the CISO and senior leaders, demonstrating the value that CRQ delivers to the company. You will also build strong connections and close relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, ensuring risk management practices are embedded into projects, systems and third-party engagements.
What you'll need
What will help you on the job
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/ 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.
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're excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a talented Cyber Security professional to join our growing team.
Join Viasat's Cyber Risk Quantification team and be ready to change the way risks are identified, analyzed, and reported. In this role, you'll be instrumental in supporting a risk management process fully aligned with the organization's key business priorities and in introducing state-of-the-art Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) tools and methodologies.
You will work closely with our security engineers to enable effective and efficient use of our resources, maximizing the return on our security investment. You will coordinate with and support our security governance and risk management team, streamlining and automating our risk identification and reporting processes.
If you're passionate about applying your analytical and technical skills to CRQ, this is a challenging and phenomenal opportunity to help shape the future of Security Risk Management at Viasat.
The day-to-day
As a Cybersecurity Risk Quantification Engineer, you will be a key component of a team that will implement, manage, and own a robust, agile, and scalable Risk Quantification process.
You will work in sync with the Risk Management team, which maintains the organization's security risk register, embeds CRQ frameworks and tools in the risk management process, and leverages CRQ to track and prioritize remediation efforts. You will prepare clear, actionable reports and presentations for the CISO and senior leaders, demonstrating the value that CRQ delivers to the company. You will also build strong connections and close relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, ensuring risk management practices are embedded into projects, systems and third-party engagements.
What you'll need
- A bachelor's degree or higher in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Risk Management, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security, Risk Analysis, IT Risk Management, or Governance, Risk and Compliance roles.
- A strong understanding of Cyber Risk Management principles, Security Frameworks, and Regulatory Standards. Familiarity with the FAIR (Factorial Analysis of Information Risk) model is essential.
- Previous experience of implementing CRQ programs, tools, and methodologies within an organization.
- Data analytics skills and experience.
- Good knowledge of Information Security fundamentals, technologies, and principles.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, along with an analytical mindset, and an ability to translate technical risks into business terms.
What will help you on the job
- Relevant Certifications (e.g., CRISC, CISM, CISSP).
- Good understanding of the FAIR-CAM (FAIR Control Analysis Model) and FAIR-MAM (FAIR Materiality Assessment Model) models.
- Hands-on experience with off-the-shelf Cyber Risk Quantification tools.
- Practical knowledge of Bayesian statistical methods.
- Familiarity with Monte Carlo simulations.
- Proficiency in Jira.
- Eagerness to learn new skills and be self-motivated.
- Work well under pressure and on your own initiative.
- Ability to work in a constantly changing and fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working in a multi-stakeholder environment.
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/ 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.
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