Shield AI

Staff Information Systems Security Officer

Shield AI$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in cybersecurity or ISSO roles within classified environments
  • Proficient in Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-53 standards
  • Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and vulnerability assessment tools
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
  • Scripting expertise in Python, PowerShell, or Bash is a plus
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Implement and monitor cybersecurity controls per RMF and NIST 800-53
  • Ensure compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community security requirements
  • Support RMF lifecycle activities and maintain related documents
  • Conduct vulnerability management and track system patches
  • Assist with incident response and maintain documentation for audits
  • Oversee security accreditation of Cross Domain Solutions
  • Ensure system hardening and STIG compliance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive full-time benefits package including health and retirement plans
  • Bonus opportunities tied to performance
  • Equity options available for employees
  • Temporary employees receive a benefits package after 60 days
  • Flexible full-time employee work schedule options
Full Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Staff 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 Staff 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: 8 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 #LI-ML2 #LD 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.
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200 employees
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2015

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