One team. 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.
What you'll do
The Director, Insider Risk & Investigations serves as Viasat’s Insider Threat Program Manager and leads a specialized team responsible for developing and executing the company’s insider risk and threat strategy across both physical and cybersecurity domains. This role provides executive-level leadership across physical and cyber domains, overseeing insider risk governance, detection strategy, investigative oversight, and regulatory compliance. The Director ensures the organization maintains a legally defensible, scalable, and mature insider threat program that protects national security interests, intellectual property, and corporate assets.
The day-to-day
- Ensure alignment with NISPOM and DCSA insider threat compliance standards.
- Lead periodic program reviews, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Align insider threat initiatives with broader enterprise risk management and security strategy.
- Ensure investigations are conducted with appropriate legal, HR, and privacy safeguards.
What you'll need
- 10+ years in insider threat, corporate investigations, cybersecurity, intelligence, or related fields.
- Expertise with DCSA insider threat requirements.
- Proven experience handling sensitive investigations and engaging with executive leadership.
- Strong judgment, discretion, and communication skills.
- Ability to lead cross‑functional efforts.
- Strong presence with the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Ability to translate complex risk into concise, actionable executive briefings.
What will help you on the job
- US Secret clearance
Salary range
$162,000.00 - $255,500.00 / 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 $201,000.00- $302,000.00/ 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.
