Senior Embedded Systems Security Engineer (DoD RMF/ATO)

Ativesite; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to support embedded cybersecurity and anti-tamper efforts for aerospace platforms. You will apply the DoD RMF to achieve Authorization to Operate and develop AT artifacts for government approvals.

You will model threats, define secure architectures, and perform risk assessments while coordinating with internal teams and external partners to deliver a compliant cybersecurity solution.

Qualifications

• Experience applying the DoD RMF process to achieve ATO.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-160 volumes 1 & 2.
• Proven ability to develop embedded cybersecurity solutions for aerospace/defense.
• Strong writing, leadership, and customer communication skills.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain higher clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply the DoD RMF process and prepare evidence for ATO.
• Define embedded cybersecurity architecture, requirements, and trade studies.
• Perform threat modeling, attack-surface analysis, and vulnerability assessments.
• Develop AT artifacts and documentation to support AT plan approvals.
• Plan and execute cybersecurity implementation and verification.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to integrate cybersecurity solutions.

Skills

Threat modeling

Secure system architecture

Vulnerability analysis

Security testing

DoD RMF process

Customer communication

Technical leadership

Active security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to support embedded cybersecurity and anti-tamper efforts for aerospace platforms. You will apply the DoD RMF to achieve Authorization to Operate and develop AT artifacts for government approvals.

You will model threats, define secure architectures, and perform risk assessments while coordinating with internal teams and external partners to deliver a compliant cybersecurity solution.