Lead Cybersecurity Engineer: Platform Resilience & RMF

Shieldai; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shieldai is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer in San Diego, California, to own and lead cybersecurity activities for X‑Bat and associated systems. This role affects mission survivability and operational resiliency by ensuring cybersecurity is integrated throughout the entire system lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a strong focus on RMF, vulnerability management, and secure system design. This position requires leadership across various teams to embed cybersecurity in every phase of the platform lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or defense systems.
• Experience leading cybersecurity activities for complex integrated systems.
• Strong knowledge of RMF and STIGs.

Responsibilities

• Own the platform cybersecurity strategy and architecture.
• Lead RMF execution, accreditation activities, and compliance efforts.
• Drive cross-functional integration between engineering and cybersecurity teams.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

System hardening

Vulnerability management

Network security

Secure architectures

Cross-domain integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related technical field

Tools

MBSE methodologies and tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Job description

Shieldai is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer in San Diego, California, to own and lead cybersecurity activities for X‑Bat and associated systems. This role affects mission survivability and operational resiliency by ensuring cybersecurity is integrated throughout the entire system lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a strong focus on RMF, vulnerability management, and secure system design. This position requires leadership across various teams to embed cybersecurity in every phase of the platform lifecycle.