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On May 31, 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner.

About Viasat

Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space.

Chief Operations Office

The Chief Operations Office (COO) plays a vital role managing the services that keep our business running and delivering to our customers. COO consists of 9 functions including: Satellite Operations, Network Operations, Service Assurance, Service Delivery Aviation and Customer Assurance, Service Delivery and Supply Chain, Project Management Office, Global Cyber Security and Group IT

Primary role purpose:

• Act as a first line security event analyst monitoring the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) System. Monitor the alarm console; provide initial analysis of logs and network traffic; and make security event determinations on alarm severity, escalation, and response
• Report, investigate and resolve security incidents. Educate and communicate security requirements and procedures to all users and new employees
• Deliver first level investigation and remediation activities as a member of the Security Incident Response Team. Participate in Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) events
• Conduct research and assessments of security events; provide analysis of firewall, IDS, anti-virus and other network sensor produced events; present findings as input to SIRT
• Create and update security event investigation notes, conduct shift change reports on open cases, and maintain case data in the Incident Response Management platform
• Document information security operations policies, process and procedures
• Participate in a Compliance/Vulnerability Assessment (VA) Scanning Capability. Following a documented process for routine scanning of Inmarsat infrastructure and network elements
• Develop mitigation and remediation plans as a result of the vulnerability assessment findings
• Monitor threat and vulnerability news services for any relevant information that may impact installed infrastructure. Analyse reports to understand threat campaign(s) techniques, lateral movements and extract indicators of compromise (IOCs)
• Recommend changes to enhance systems security and prevent unauthorised access. Research security trends, new methods and techniques used in unauthorised access of data in order to pre-emptively eliminate the possibility of system breach. Ensure compliance with regulations and privacy laws
• The post will require rotating 24X7 shift work to include daytime, night time, and weekend work

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to perform rotating shift work
• A University degree, or equivalent, in Information Security, Forensics, or Computer Science; related experience and/or training in the field of IT security monitoring and analysis, cyber threat analysis, and vulnerability analysis
• Understanding of performing 1st level analysis and interpretation of information from SOC systems; incident identification/analysis, escalation procedures, and reduction of false-positives
• SANS Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), SANS Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), or equivalent certification would be advantageous
• Intermediate knowledge of Information Security fundamentals, technologies, and design principals
• Understanding or proven experience in securing Windows, Linux, Oracle and VM platforms
• Understanding or proven experience of QRadar or similar Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools for analysing network and security incidents
• Experience in using vulnerability Assessment (VA) scanners to identify network and platform risks and mis-configurations
• Willingness to learn new skills and be self-motivated
• Ability to work in a team environment, to work under pressure and show flexibility
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Additional information

Given the scope and responsibilities of this role, with access to sensitive information, technology and/or services, the successful candidate is required to be a citizen of the United Kingdom (UK) with eligibility for UK government security clearance. Applicants will therefore be required to provide personal information, including place of birth and all nationalities, to ensure compliance with UK and US export control requirements.

You must be eligible to work in this location advertised.

Our culture and ways of working

Our values define Inmarsat’s culture and represent what we believe in. Inmarsat employees aspire to behaviours that support our values, which create a stronger working environment and lie at the heart of our continued success as an organisation.

• Customer – we provide a unique value to our customers
• Accountability – we take ownership, we deliver results, and we keep our promises
• Respect – we collaborate, we embrace and celebrate diversity and we value difference
• Excellence – we create bold solutions for our customers and put quality at the heart of everything we do

We also value and encourage a healthy work-life balance, so we offer flexible working wherever possible. Depending on the operational requirements of your job and your team, we can offer compressed hours (nine-day fortnight), hybrid office-remote working, and flexibility during your working day to take care of personal commitments.

Diversity

At Inmarsat we want the best people for the job, and we warmly welcome applications from you if you’re suitably qualified and eligible, regardless of your sex, gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, gender identity, neurodiverse qualities, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity status.

Inmarsat is signed up to the Halo Hair Code, which aims to protect employees who come to work with natural hair and protective hairstyles associated with their racial, ethnic, and cultural identities.

To give you the best experience possible during your application process and interview, we can make adjustments. For example, if you’re visually impaired we’ll happily meet you locally and help you find your way to our office, or if you have neurodiverse qualities, we can provide you with additional support to help you prepare for your interview. Please let our Resourcing Team know if there are any ways in which we can support you.