Shield Cybersecurity Platform Engineer at Shield AI responsible for designing and optimizing secure network and software infrastructures. Collaborates with cybersecurity teams to enforce security standards and support authorization processes.
Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced 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 a key contributor in decision-making across network and infrastructure domains.
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.
Qualification
Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IPExperience with cloud networking (AWSIndustry certifications such as CCIEKnowledge of compliance requirements (e
Required
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)
