Staff Engineer, Cybersecurity Platform (R5531)

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 150,000 - 230,000 annuallyFunction: CybersecurityExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical problem-solving","Communication","Documentation","Compliance focus","Hands-on troubleshooting"]

Design, implement, and optimize cybersecurity platform architecture across complex network and server infrastructure. Decompose security requirements into system design, enforce security architecture and compliance, and develop documentation needed for Authorizations to Operate (ATOs). Improve secure network topologies using segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, and zero-trust models, partner on STIGs and POAM execution, and support scalable, reliable operations including troubleshooting and Voice over IP enablement.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
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Staff Engineer, Cybersecurity Platform (R5531)

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Job Summary

Design, implement, and optimize cybersecurity platform architecture across complex network and server infrastructure. Decompose security requirements into system design, enforce security architecture and compliance, and develop documentation needed for Authorizations to Operate (ATOs). Improve secure network topologies using segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, and zero-trust models, partner on STIGs and POAM execution, and support scalable, reliable operations including troubleshooting and Voice over IP enablement.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Cybersecurity
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Decompose, allocate, and implement cybersecurity requirements into system architecture.
  • •Enforce network security architecture and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and best practices.
  • •Develop documentation for installations and configurations to support Authorizations to Operate (ATOs).
  • •Optimize secure network topologies (segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, zero-trust) and collaborate on STIGs and POAM mitigation.
  • •Provide technical insight and support troubleshooting/resolution for complex network and infrastructure issues, including Voice Over IP enablement.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 150,000 - 230,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Obtain and maintain a DoD government clearance at the Secret level.
  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related IT field.
  • •5+ years of experience in platform engineering, cybersecurity, or network engineering roles.
  • •Strong knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., Zero Trust, NIST SP 800-53 & 800-63B, ISO 27001).
  • •Hands-on experience with enterprise networking hardware and secure network implementation; familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid environments.
Experience:5+ yearsDefense-techNetworkingCybersecurityPlatform engineering
Education:Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related IT field
Skills:Technical problem-solvingCommunicationDocumentationCompliance focusHands-on troubleshooting
Certifications:CCIECCNPCISSP
Tech Stack:TCP/IPDNSDHCPZero TrustNIST SP 800-53NIST SP 800-63BISO 27001FirewallsIDS/IPSEncryptionRoutersSwitchesLoad balancersAWSAzureGCPVoice Over IPSTIGsPOAMsKubernetes

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Secret

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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