Network Engineer, Early Career

Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Network Engineer to deliver network and on-prem operational readiness for new and existing facilities, sites and data centers. This role will manage end‑to‑end infrastructure implementation including routing, switching, wireless, circuits, cabling, and onsite vendor coordination. The ideal candidate combines strong networking experience with practical layer 1 knowledge of cabling, building infrastructure, fiber plants, racks, patch panels, power and general IT infrastructure. This role requires excellent management, communication skills, and the ability to deliver reliable office networks that meet performance, security, and scalability needs. This is a site‑based role, employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard five‑day workweek.

Requirements

Completion of Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a related field.
0-3 years of full-time, relevant industry experience.
US citizenship required
Ability to travel up to 30-50% domestically and/or internationally to office sites for deployments as needed
Comfortable working in active construction environments during deployment phases.
Comfortable with occasional after-hours or weekend work during cutovers or critical events.
Understanding of Layer 1 and/or cabling (e.g., copper and fiber extensions, ISP handoffs, dark fiber plants, cross connections, UPS and PDU’s, etc.)
Experience with routing and/or switching (e.g., Juniper Mist, Palo Alto, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Experience deploying and supporting wired and wireless networks in office environments
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, VPN, and network security fundamentals.
Experience working with ISPs and managing circuit delivery (fiber, MPLS, broadband, etc.).
Familiarity with infrastructure compute platforms (Windows, Linux, virtualization technologies).
Ability to read and interpret structured cabling diagrams and construction documentation.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Excellent project coordination and vendor‑management capabilities.
Relevant certifications (e.g., JCNIA, PCNSA, CCNA, etc).
Familiarity with IPSEC VPN, Palo Alto SCM, Juniper Mist and NaaS.
Background supporting conference room AV systems or office hardware systems.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end hardware procurement, inventory, configuration, and deployment for office build‑outs and expansions.
Participate in IT infrastructure coordination with other business organizations for specific phases of the projects including planning, scheduling, and execution.
Oversee cabling vendors, low‑voltage contractors, and ISPs to ensure high‑quality and timely delivery of services.
Implement and support network technologies including switching, routing, wireless, and firewalls.
Validate circuit delivery, test network performance, and ensure readiness for production use.
Maintain documentation including network diagrams, IP schemas, and infrastructure standards.
Work within the network team and cross‑functional teams to ensure cohesive project execution.
Troubleshoot complex network and infrastructure issues and provide ongoing operational support.