Senior Systems Security Engineer — DoD RMF & ATO Expert

Shield; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to support embedded cybersecurity and anti-tamper activities for aerospace and defense platforms. You will apply the DoD RMF and work with government customers to achieve Authorization to Operate (ATO) and develop required artifacts for AT plan approval.

You will define embedded cybersecurity architecture, perform threat modeling and risk assessments, and coordinate across internal teams and external partners to ensure successful implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8+ years of related experience.
• Experience with embedded cybersecurity solutions in aerospace/defense.
• Threat modeling, secure system architecture, vulnerability analysis, and security testing.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-160 volumes 1 and 2.
• Strong leadership, writing, and customer communication skills.
• Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain special access.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the DoD RMF process and develop the evidence needed to achieve the ATO.
• Define the embedded cybersecurity architecture, requirements, models, documentation, and trade studies.
• Perform threat modeling, attack-surface analysis, vulnerability assessments, and cyber risk assessments.
• Develop the program’s AT artifacts and documentation to support government approval of the AT plan.
• Plan and execute the cybersecurity implementation and verification
• Coordinate between internal teams, stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to effectively communicate and integrate the Cybersecurity solution.

Skills

RMF/ATO experience

Threat modeling

Secure architecture

Customer communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Tools

NIST SP 800-53

NIST SP 800-160

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to support embedded cybersecurity and anti-tamper activities for aerospace and defense platforms. You will apply the DoD RMF and work with government customers to achieve Authorization to Operate (ATO) and develop required artifacts for AT plan approval.

You will define embedded cybersecurity architecture, perform threat modeling and risk assessments, and coordinate across internal teams and external partners to ensure successful implementation