Senior Staff Systems Security Engineer - RMF/ATO & Equity

VulnU; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI in Dallas is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to lead embedded cybersecurity for defense platforms. You will apply the DoD RMF, craft ATO evidence, and define secure architectures while coordinating with government customers and internal teams.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in embedded security, strong threat modeling and security testing skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to stakeholders. Active Secret clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 8+ years in embedded security.
• Experience applying DoD RMF and achieving ATO for defense systems.
• Proficient threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and security testing.
• Familiar with NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-160.
• Strong writing and customer communication skills; security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the DoD RMF process and develop evidence for ATO.
• Define embedded cybersecurity architecture, requirements, and models.
• Perform threat modeling, attack-surface analysis, and risk assessments.
• Develop AT artifacts and documentation for AT plan approval.
• Plan and execute cybersecurity implementation and verification.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

Skills

Threat modeling

Secure system architecture

Cybersecurity

Written communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

NIST SP 800-53

NIST SP 800-160

Job description

Shield AI in Dallas is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to lead embedded cybersecurity for defense platforms. You will apply the DoD RMF, craft ATO evidence, and define secure architectures while coordinating with government customers and internal teams.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in embedded security, strong threat modeling and security testing skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to stakeholders. Active Secret clearance preferred.