Senior Manager, Cybersecurity (R6149)

Shield; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Washington, DC area is seeking a leader to drive the security strategy behind advanced, mission-critical technology. You will work across technical and business teams to design secure, scalable solutions and ensure compliance and readiness for real-world operations.

The role focuses on protecting complex systems and aligning security with mission requirements, enabling safe and effective deployment of Shield AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the security strategy behind advanced, mission-critical technology.
• Drive secure and scalable solutions for complex systems.
• Collaborate across technical and business teams to ensure protection and compliance.
• Help ensure systems are prepared for real-world operations.

Job description

Job Description:

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Lead the security strategy behind advanced, mission-critical technology. In this role, you’ll drive secure and scalable solutions, collaborate across technical and business teams, and help ensure complex systems are protected, compliant, and ready for real-world operations.