Information Security Engineer

Join Viavi Solutions in Santa Rosa, CA as an Information Security Engineer supporting planning, security architecture, and compliance for accredited classified systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and build security architectures; oversee implementation of network and computer security while ensuring compliance with corporate cybersecurity policies and procedures
• Monitor cybersecurity requirements across LANs, WANs, VPNs, routers, firewalls, and related network devices
• Conduct security assessments of applications and systems using penetration and vulnerability testing and risk analysis
• Configure and install firewalls and intrusion detection systems
• Implement software patches to remediate system vulnerabilities
• Respond immediately to cybersecurity incidents and provide thorough post-event analysis
• Investigate intrusion incidents and perform forensic investigations
• Provide direct security reporting to the Government Security Council on security posture, risk status, and program effectiveness; deliver executive-quality briefings to the OCLI President for escalation
• Lead cybersecurity operations across multiple classified systems, including technical direction, work breakdown, cost estimates, and resource allocation
• Serve as COMSEC Account Manager, managing communications security materials, accounts, and procedures per government sponsor requirements
• Own the full Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle and Authority to Operate (ATO) process for accredited systems
• Provide strategic direction for classified cybersecurity environments by collaborating with government agencies and internal stakeholders to prioritize and deliver mission-aligned security solutions
• Architect and engineer cybersecurity solutions compliant with NISPOM, DISA STIGs, CNSSI 1253, and NIST 800-53 / 800-171
• Author and maintain Body of Evidence (BOE) artifacts including SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and supporting RMF documentation for ATO packages
• Prepare authorization packages, enter evidence into eMASS, and execute annual government security audits and assessments
• Administer enterprise access control and CCTV systems

Requirements

• MUST POSSESS AN ACTIVE DoD CLEARANCE (Secret or above)
• 2+ years of professional experience in administrative, regulatory, or compliance roles
• Experience conducting trainings and briefings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to work in environments where cell phones are prohibited (20% of the time)
• Eligibility to obtain U.S. DoD Security Clearance (current, active U.S. DoD Security Clearance preferred)

Technologies

• LANs, WANs, VPNs, routers, firewalls, intrusion detection systems
• Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO)
• NISPOM, DISA STIGs, CNSSI 1253
• NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171
• Body of Evidence (BOE), System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• eMASS, CCTV
• MS Office Suite

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health, life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonus program

Salary range: USD 80,500 to 149,500 per year

Location: Santa Rosa, CA (onsite)