Staff Engineer, Cybersecurity Platform (R5531)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Annual bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a Staff Cybersecurity Platform Engineer to design, implement, and optimize secure network infrastructures supporting DoD-grade operations. The role requires hands-on expertise across cybersecurity, network engineering, and server hardware, with clear communication to cross-functional teams.

You will lead architecture for secure deployments, enforce Zero Trust and DoD compliance, and collaborate with DevSecOps to deliver scalable, reliable systems in cloud and hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Degree in Cybersecurity/CS/CE or related IT field.
• 5+ years in platform engineering or cybersecurity/network roles.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.
• Strong frameworks: Zero Trust, NIST SP 800-53/800-63B, ISO 27001.
• Hands-on with routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers.
• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and hybrid environments.
• VoIP experience.
• Certifications such as CCIE/CCNP/CISSP or equivalent.
• DevSecOps with Kubernetes and Terraform, policy-as-code.

Responsibilities

• Decompose and implement cyber security requirements into system architecture.
• Enforce secure network architecture and compliance with standards.
• Develop docs for ATOs and configurations.
• Optimize secure topologies: segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, zero-trust.
• Collaborate to implement STIGs and POAMs for risk mitigation.
• Work with cyber teams on threat detection and incident response.
• Provide technical insight on X-BAT GCS cybersecurity stack.
• Ensure scalability, reliability and performance through design and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot complex network/infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate on Voice over IP capabilities implementation.

Skills

DoD clearance

Security architecture

Zero Trust

NIST SP 800-53

CISSP

DevSecOps

IaC

Cloud networking

VoIP

Network automation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related IT field

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Azure

GCP

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.

We are seeking an experienced Staff Cybersecurity Platform Engineer to engage in the design, implementation, and optimization of complex software and network infrastructures. This role requires deep expertise across network engineering, cybersecurity protocols, and server room / hardware infrastructure, with a strong ability to communicate and develop Base Media Solutions.

The ideal candidate will operate in a hands‑on manner, serving as a technical expert and key contributor in decision‑making across network and infrastructure domains.

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 installations and configurations required to obtain Authorizations to Operate (ATOs).
• Optimize secure network topologies, including segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, and zero-trust models.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity engineering to implement STIGs and develop Base Media solutions that enable execution of Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAMs) to mitigate cyber risks.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement threat detection, mitigation, and incident response strategies.
• Provide technical insight on X-BAT GCS cybersecurity stack to cross‑functional teams.
• Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance through proactive design and monitoring strategies.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex network and infrastructure issues.
• Work with Network Engineering teams on implementing Voice Over IP Capabilities.

Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD government clearance at the Secret level.
• 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.
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).
• Strong expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and protocols (Zero Trust, NIST SP 800-53 & 800-63B, ISO 27001, firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption standards).
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise networking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers).
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid environments.
• Experience implementing Voice Over IP solutions.
• Industry certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent.
• Strong DevSecOps background with hands‑on Kubernetes (admission control, OPA/Gatekeeper, workload identity) and Terraform (reusable secure modules, policy‑as‑code).
• Experience designing architectures for classified networks.
• Experience with software‑defined networking (SDN) and network automation.
• Familiarity with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Knowledge of compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, DoD, or other regulated environments).

Compensation and Benefits:

• Full‑time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity.
• Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment).
• Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Equal Opportunity:

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.