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Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.\nWhat you'll do\nWorking as a member of the Platform Engineering team, you will support the Regulatory team within Visat and externally with LEAs to support all aspects of development, deployment and testing for Interception systems on BGAN, GX, Nexuswave, GM40, MSS and other Viasat networks to maintain Viasat compliance.\nYou will also provide operational support on Interception capability, deal with fault and routine maintenance issues with external agencies and vendors and provide LI technical expertise on current and future Viasat networks.\nThe day-to-day\nWork Closely with Viasat regulatory team and LEAs to collect the countries Interception requirements.\nAs part of the DevOps team design, develop, deploy, test and support the Viasat Interception systems to meet LEAs requirements.\nWork closely with LEA to satisfy their requirements and maintain regulatory compliance.\nMaintain a roadmap of the interception system aligned with the Viasat network roadmap.\nSupport the preparation of any business case for meeting new LEA requirements or building the new solutions for the new services of Viasat.\nIdentify any 3rd part suppliers and coordinate the delivery of infrastructure or solutions from the supplier.\nSupport suppliers with testing of Intercept in the Integration and test environment.\nEnsure the Maintenance and good operational state of the equipment used.\nReporting and maintaining the status of testing to key stakeholders\nSupport Regulatory team by fulfilling any warrant request from LEAs and approved by Regulatory team.\nWork with the Cyber and Viasat regulatory teams to ensure compliance.\nWhat you'll need\nKnowledge and/or networking qualification (Cisco, Juniper)\nStrong knowledge IP Traffic analysis and IP Traffic analysis tool\nDeep knowledge of Linux Operating Systems\nGood software development skills using Python or any other equivalent coding language.\nAble to do data analysis.\nIdeally, having previous UK Government clearance to SC or above, or eligible to go through the HMG clearance process.\nWhat will help you on the job\nProject management experience.\nAble to produce quality technical documentation\nKnowledge of Global VSAT networks\nWide experience of on mobile networks and other access technologies.\nHigh-level knowledge of 3G-5G voice and data core call scenarios and signalling.\n#LI-VSAT\nEEO Statement\nViasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. 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