VIAVI Solutions · 4 hours ago
Staff, SW Development Engineer VALOR
Chandler, AZ USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expVIAVI Solutions is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions. The Senior Telecom Security Engineer is responsible for implementing, operating, and validating security controls across telecom networks, focusing on hands-on security execution and compliance for future-generation telecom systems.
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Responsibilities
Implement and maintain security controls for LTE, 5G, and Open RAN (O-RAN) systems
Support security testing of O-RU, O-DU, and O-CU components in lab environments
Assist with security readiness for future-generation (6G / Beyond-5G) telecom systems
Perform security testing including:
Vulnerability assessments
Configuration and compliance checks
Interface and platform security validation
Support GSMA NESAS-aligned security testing activities
Assist labs with audit readiness and evidence collection
Secure telecom workloads deployed on:
AWS and hybrid cloud platforms
Kubernetes and containerized environments
Implement IAM, logging, monitoring, and baseline security controls
Support vulnerability scanning, patching, and remediation workflows
Integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines
Perform SBOM/HBOM analysis for container images and network functions
Enforce CIS benchmarks and container security best practices
Support secure onboarding of multi-vendor telecom software
Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events
Support incident response, root-cause analysis, and remediation
Assist with tabletop exercises and security simulations
Build and maintain dashboards for:
Vulnerability status
Compliance posture
Security operations visibility
Track and report security KPIs to engineering and leadership teams
Work with RAN, Core, Cloud, and DevOps teams to embed security-by-design
Support customer security reviews, audits, and technical walkthroughs
Communicate security findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
5–8+ years of experience in telecom, cloud security, or cybersecurity engineering
Strong understanding of 4G/5G network architectures
Strong understanding of Open RAN (O-RAN) concepts
Strong understanding of cloud-native and containerized platforms
Hands-on experience with Linux and scripting
Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools
Hands-on experience with network and platform security controls
Preferred
Experience with telecom security labs or pre-deployment validation environments
Familiarity with GSMA NESAS, NIST, CIS Controls, or ISO frameworks
Exposure to 5G-Advanced or early 6G security concepts
Relevant certifications (AWS Security, CEH, Security+, CySA+, etc.)
Company
VIAVI Solutions
Global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions and light management technologies
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$990.73M2025-12-16Post Ipo Equity· $140.73M
2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $250M
Leadership Team
Oleg Khaykin
President and CEO
Sameh Yamany
Corporate Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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