Network Engineer, Early Career

What you’ll do

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.

• 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 with the network team and cross‑functional teams to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Troubleshoot complex network and infrastructure issues and provide ongoing operational support.

• Education:
  
  Completion of Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  This role is intended for someone with 0‑3 years of full‑time, relevant industry experience.
• Citizenship: US citizenship required.
• Travel:
  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 PDUs, etc.).
• Experience with routing and/or switching (e.g., Juniper Mist, Palo Alto, etc.).

• 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.

$75,000.00 - $ per year. 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 $93,000.00-$ per year.

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 other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings at

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.

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