Cybersecurity Platform Engineer (R5983)

The role

This role designs, implements and optimizes secure network and infrastructure systems. The engineer enforces network security architecture, supports Authorizations to Operate, and provides cybersecurity technical insight on the X-BAT GCS cybersecurity stack.

What you will do

• Decompose and implement cybersecurity requirements into system architecture.
• Enforce network security architecture and compliance with cybersecurity standards.
• Develop documentation for installations and configurations needed for Authorizations to Operate.
• Optimize secure network topologies, including segmentation, firewalls, VPNs and zero-trust models.
• Implement STIGs and Base Media solutions with cybersecurity engineering to support POAMs.
• Implement threat detection, mitigation and incident response strategies with cybersecurity teams.
• Provide technical insight on the X-BAT GCS cybersecurity stack to cross-functional teams.
• Ensure system scalability, reliability and performance through design and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and infrastructure issues.
• Work with Network Engineering teams on implementing Voice Over IP capabilities.

Required qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the Secret level.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related IT field.
• 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, cybersecurity or network engineering.
• Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP.
• Strong expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and protocols, including Zero Trust, NIST SP 800-53 and 800-63B, ISO 27001, firewalls, IDS/IPS and encryption standards.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise networking hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls and load balancers.
• Experience with cloud networking on AWS, Azure or GCP and in hybrid environments.
• Experience implementing Voice Over IP solutions.

Nice to have

• Industry certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, CISSP or equivalent.
• Strong DevSecOps background with hands-on Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Experience designing architectures for classified networks.
• Experience with software-defined networking and network automation.
• Familiarity with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements such as FedRAMP, DoD or other regulated environments.

Benefits

• Bonus for full-time regular employees.
• Benefits and equity for full-time regular employees.
• Temporary benefits package for temporary employees, applicable after 60 days of employment.

Before you apply

• A cleared background check is required for all offers.
• Offers may be subject to a reference check.
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.