Staff Information Systems Security Officer

Shield AI
Washington
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 120,000 - 190,000 annuallyFunction: Security & Public SafetyExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Detail-oriented","Mission-driven","Advisory guidance"]

Support the Federal Systems Team in a classified IT environment by implementing and monitoring RMF and NIST 800-53 cybersecurity controls. Maintain and update accreditation artifacts (SSPs, POA&Ms), perform continuous monitoring through vulnerability management and scan analysis (e.g., ACAS/Nessus), and assist with incident response and audits/inspections. Provide cross-domain solutions (CDS) security oversight, ensure STIG compliance, and guide engineers and admins on secure design across multiple classification levels.

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Staff Information Systems Security Officer

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Job Summary

Support the Federal Systems Team in a classified IT environment by implementing and monitoring RMF and NIST 800-53 cybersecurity controls. Maintain and update accreditation artifacts (SSPs, POA&Ms), perform continuous monitoring through vulnerability management and scan analysis (e.g., ACAS/Nessus), and assist with incident response and audits/inspections. Provide cross-domain solutions (CDS) security oversight, ensure STIG compliance, and guide engineers and admins on secure design across multiple classification levels.
Location: Washington
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Security & Public Safety
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Implement and monitor cybersecurity controls aligned to RMF and NIST 800-53.
  • •Support system accreditation by maintaining SSPs, POA&Ms, and related artifacts and coordinating with ISSM/AO/stakeholders.
  • •Perform continuous monitoring through vulnerability management, patch tracking, and analysis of scan results (ACAS/Nessus) while reporting system risk posture.
  • •Support incident response activities and assist with audits and inspections while maintaining audit-ready documentation.
  • •Provide CDS security oversight, validate configurations and data flows, and ensure STIG compliance and secure baselines.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 120,000 - 190,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •8 years in cybersecurity or ISSO roles in classified environments.
  • •Experience with RMF and NIST 800-53.
  • •Familiarity with STIGs and vulnerability tools.
  • •Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
  • •Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Experience:8+ yearsClassified environmentsDoDIntelligence Community
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Detail-orientedMission-drivenAdvisory guidance
Tech Stack:RMFNIST 800-53STIGACASNessusEMASSCross Domain SolutionsCDSPythonPowerShellBash

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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