Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer

About us

At Viasat, the work you do helps people stay connected in ways that matter, from everyday moments to critical missions across air, land, sea, and space.

We’re a place for people who are curious, bold, and motivated by meaningful work. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, explore new possibilities, and grow your career in ways that align with your interests and goals. When you're ready to take on something new, you'll find leaders who support your development and help you turn your ambition into action.

What you'll do


The day-to-day

In this role, you will balance operational support, infrastructure engineering, security administration, and continuous improvement activities across cloud and on-premises environments. Typical responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting infrastructure across Azure Commercial, Azure Government, AWS, and hybrid environments.
• Administering Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, SSO, IAM, Service Principals, Managed Identities, and authentication services.
• Monitoring system health, security, performance, and availability, and responding to incidents, alerts, and service requests.
• Supporting Windows and Linux servers, cloud resources, enterprise applications, and business-critical platforms.
• Troubleshooting infrastructure, application, database, networking, and access-related issues to minimize business impact.
• Managing SSL/TLS certificates, PKI integrations, and identity-related services.
• Working closely with application owners, security teams, database administrators, and network engineers to resolve technical issues and implement improvements.
• Supporting SQL Server and Oracle environments, including connectivity, access, and infrastructure-related administration.
• Implementing and maintaining security controls to meet organizational and regulatory requirements, including NIST, CMMC, ITAR, and FedRAMP frameworks.
• Automating routine operational tasks using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or cloud-native automation tools.
• Evaluating and supporting AI-enabled solutions, including Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Services, and automation technologies that improve operational efficiency.
• Participating in cloud migrations, infrastructure modernization initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintaining technical documentation, operational procedures, architecture diagrams, and support runbooks.
• Participating in on-call support and incident response activities as required.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Hands-on experience administering and supporting Microsoft Azure, Azure Government, AWS, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Single Sign-On (SSO), SAML, Service Principals, and Managed Identities.
• Experience supporting Windows Server and Linux operating systems in enterprise environments.
• Understanding of enterprise networking concepts, including DNS, TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls, load balancers, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting or administering SQL Server and/or Oracle database environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills across infrastructure, application, identity, and networking technologies.
• Experience managing certificates, SSL/TLS, PKI, and security-related technologies.
• Exposure to cloud automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as NIST, CMMC, ITAR, FedRAMP, or SOX.
• Exposure to AI-powered technologies, including Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, or other AI-enabled automation solutions.
• Ability to leverage AI tools and automation to improve operational efficiency, support processes, and system management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to support government-regulated environments.

What will help you on the job


Salary range

$121,000.00 - $191,000.00 / annually. 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 $150,000.00- $225,000.00/ annually



At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. 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/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
EEO Statement

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.