Senior Cybersecurity Platform Engineer - Secure Infra & Networks

Shieldai

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Cybersecurity Platform Engineer to design, implement, and optimize complex software and network infrastructures. The role demands deep expertise across network engineering, cybersecurity, and hardware infrastructure, with a focus on Base Media Solutions.

The ideal candidate will act as a hands‑on technical expert and contributor in decision‑making across network and infrastructure domains, collaborating with cybersecurity teams to implement STIGs, POAMs, and

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.
Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD government clearance at the Secret level (eligibility).

Responsibilities

Decompose, allocate and implement cyber security requirements into system architecture.
Enforce network security architecture, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and best practices.
Develop documentation for ATOs (Authorizations to Operate) and related configurations.
Optimize secure network topologies including segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, and zero‑trust models.
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement threat detection, mitigation, and incident response strategies.