Shield AI

Information Systems Security Officer (R4900)

Shield AI$100K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-6 years in cybersecurity or ISSO roles within classified settings
  • Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-53 methodologies
  • Familiar with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and vulnerability tools
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred
  • Capability in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Implement and monitor cybersecurity controls as per RMF and NIST 800-53
  • Support RMF lifecycle tasks and maintain relevant security artifacts
  • Conduct vulnerability management and analyze scan results from tools like ACAS/Nessus
  • Assist in incident response and ensure readiness for audits
  • Oversee Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) accreditation and compliance
  • Ensure system hardening and STIG compliance
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on secure system designs

Benefits

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Equity options
  • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time regular employees
  • Temporary employee benefits after 60 days of employment
Full Job Description
Job Description:

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).

What you'll do:

Information Assurance & Security Compliance:
  • 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

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

Continuous Monitoring & Risk Management:
  • Perform vulnerability management and patch tracking
  • Analyze scan results (ACAS/Nessus)
  • Report system risk posture

Incident Response & Audit Support:
  • Support incident response activities
  • Assist with audits and inspections
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation

Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) Security Oversight:
  • Support CDS accreditation and compliance
  • Validate configurations and data flows
  • Coordinate with CDS administrators

System Hardening & Configuration Management:
  • Ensure STIG compliance
  • Maintain secure baselines
  • Review configuration changes

Collaboration & Advisory:
  • Work with engineers and admins on secure design
  • Provide guidance on MLS environments


Required qualifications:

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


Preferred qualifications:

  • IC or SAP environment experience
  • eMASS familiarity
  • Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, 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.

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company that develops artificially intelligent systems for military applications. The company was founded in 2015 by Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter, and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Shield AI's products include autonomous drones and software that can be used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and other military operations. The company's mission is to reduce the number of military casualties by providing soldiers with better intelligence and situational awareness. Shield AI has received funding from a number of investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund.
Learn more about Shield AI
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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