Viasat · 6 hours ago
Technical Writer / Communications Specialist – Information & Security Engineering
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$78K/yr - $124K/yr
5+ years expViasat is a global company focused on delivering innovative communication solutions. They are seeking a Technical Writer / Communications Specialist to join their Global Security & Engineering team, responsible for creating clear and impactful messaging regarding security requirements and compliance for various audiences.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ability to form complex ‘communications / messages’ in a simple, clear and concise manner to the various communities within our organization. This can include different cultures, nationalities and international locations
Display practical knowledge of different message distribution techniques to ensure end user communities understand and continually apply the required behavioral change necessary to reduce the ‘human factors’ risk
Understanding of the concepts of information risks and the different elements that make up risk
Plan and create education and awareness campaigns, and produce FAQ’s, playbooks, user guides, articles, internal and external communication and awareness materials
Develop templates and processes for crisis communication and breach notification readiness. Provide support in crafting communications for internal and external events during cyber incidents or data breaches. Work closely with Legal, PR, and leadership
Contribute to employee awareness and training campaigns with clear, engaging written materials
Work with subject matter experts (SMEs), project managers, and collaborators to gather information and ensure documentation quality
Collaborate across multiple collaborators e.g.: Global Security, IT, Legal, and Communications to ensure consistent and accurate messaging
Manage document repositories, version control, and audit-readiness for cybersecurity materials
Implement and apply internal style guides and templates to maintain consistency and clarity
Support Security Engineering with companywide email communications, announcements, and other mediums
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years relevant technical writing or experience in cybersecurity communications
High attention to detail / careful handling of sensitive information and experience of delivering companywide communications globally (internally/externally)
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, controls, and frameworks (e.g.: NIST, ISO 27001, SOX, PCI, GDPR, NIS2)
Proficiency with documentation and collaboration tools (Confluence, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Slack, Staffbase etc.)
Experience with incident response communications and being able to simplify complex topics into easy-to-read documentation
High attention to detail and discretion with sensitive information
Ability to accept and incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders
Must be located in the US
Must be a US Citizen
Preferred
Technical Writer with deep cyber expertise and can anticipate where our technology is headed and shape how it's understood
Comfortable explaining complex security concepts to experts as well as making them accessible to a wider audience
Bringing precision, clarity, and creativity to every piece of content
Staying ahead of emerging cyber trends, tools, and compliance requirements to ensure documentation is future-proof
Collaborating across engineering, product, and security teams to bridge knowledge gaps and drive consistent communication
Thinking strategically about how documentation, training, and knowledge-sharing can scale as our department grows
Benefits
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.
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.16BKey Investors
UK Space AgencyNASA
2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M
Leadership Team
Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
Don Buchman
President Aviation
Recent News
2026-01-22
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