Cybersecurity Platform Engineer – Network & Cloud

Shield AI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Cybersecurity Platform Engineer to design, implement, and optimize complex software and network infrastructures. The role demands hands-on expertise across network engineering, cybersecurity, and server hardware, with a track record in command-and-control of secure environments.

The ideal candidate will lead technical decisions, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure scalable, reliable performance while integrating STIGs, POAMs, and zero-trust

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).
• Strong expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and protocols (Zero Trust, NIST SP 800-53 & 800-63B, ISO 27001, firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise networking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers).
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid environments.
• Experience implementing Voice Over IP solutions.

Responsibilities

• Decompose, allocate and implement cybersecurity requirements into system architecture.
• Enforce network security architecture, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and best practices.
• Develop documentation for installations and configurations required to obtain Authorizations to Operate (ATO).
• Optimize secure network topologies, including segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, and zero-trust models.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity engineering to implement STIGs and develop Base Media solutions that enable POAMs to mitigate cyber risks.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement threat detection, mitigation, and incident response strategies.
• Provide technical insight on X-BAT GCS cybersecurity stack to cross-functional teams.
• Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance through proactive design and monitoring strategies.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex network and infrastructure issues.
• Work with Network Engineering teams on implementing Voice Over IP Capabilities.

Skills

Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)

Zero Trust, NIST SP 800-53/800-63B

Cybersecurity frameworks

Enterprise networking hardware

Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)

VoIP solutions

Security architecture design

DevSecOps concepts

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related IT field

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

OPA/Gatekeeper

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Cybersecurity Platform Engineer to design, implement, and optimize complex software and network infrastructures. The role demands hands-on expertise across network engineering, cybersecurity, and server hardware, with a track record in command-and-control of secure environments.

The ideal candidate will lead technical decisions, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure scalable, reliable performance while integrating STIGs, POAMs, and zero-trust