Information Systems Security Officer; R4900

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support our Federal Systems Team and ensure the security, compliance, and integrity of our classified information systems. This is an on-site role within a high-performance classified IT environment. The ISSO will play a critical role in safeguarding systems by implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls, supporting system accreditation, and ensuring compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) security requirements.

This role is central to enabling secure operations across multiple classification levels, including environments leveraging Cross Domain Solutions (CDS).

• Implement and monitor cybersecurity controls in accordance with RMF and NIST 800-53
• Ensure compliance with DoD and IC requirements
• Review configurations, audit logs, and controls regularly

• Support RMF lifecycle activities
• Maintain SSPs, POA&M, and related artifacts
• Coordinate with ISSM, AO, and stakeholders

• Perform vulnerability management and patch tracking
• Analyze scan results (ACAS/Nessus)
• Report system risk posture

• Support incident response activities
• Assist with audits and inspections
• Maintain audit-ready documentation

• Support CDS accreditation and compliance
• Validate configurations and data flows
• Coordinate with CDS administrators

• Ensure STIG compliance
• Maintain secure baselines
  
  Review configuration changes

• Work with engineers and admins on secure design
• Provide guidance on MLS environments

• 3–6 years in cybersecurity or ISSO roles in classified environments
• Experience with RMF and NIST 800-53
• Familiarity with STIGs and vulnerability tools

• IC or SAP environment experience
• eMASS familiarity
• Scripting experience (Python, Power Shell, Bash)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

$100,000 - $150,000 a year

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.

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.