Security Associate

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.

The Security Operations team strives for excellence in security monitoring and customer service support. You will meet, greet, and provide service to customers in an efficient, courteous, and professional manner. Equally an essential part of the job, you will enforce procedures to protect Viasat's personnel, property, proprietary information, and U.S. Government information on company premises.

This will include performing routine security and safety rounds, performing security checks, ensuring the integrity of our campus, and ensuring all visitors are badged and escorted as required. You will also monitor security and video surveillance systems. Members of the Security Operations team support emergency response protocols and are expected to follow routine documented processes.

• Has the availability to work all shifts (i.e., days, afternoons, overnights, weekends, and some holidays as needed).
• Experience monitoring video surveillance, access control systems and alarms, and provide the appropriate responses.
• Ability to enforce policies in a professional and personable manner.
• Fundamental knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and operations particularly in the areas of security and administration and safety compliance.
• Capability to work well under pressure and multi-task with the ability to adjust priorities in order to respond to urgent alarm conditions and events.
• Ability to document security incidents and other events clearly and succinctly.

• 1+ years' experience in general security administration and support.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, as well as general office equipment.
• Excellent customer service skills. Must be able to work with customers and other visitors in a professional, courteous manner.
• Be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid CA driver's license.
• U.S. citizenship.

• Experience utilizing visitor management, video surveillance, access control, and other security management systems.
• Current US Government Secret clearance eligibility.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certified.
• Education: AA/AS.

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.