Support security and compliance for classified information systems: implement RMF/NIST 800-53 controls, manage RMF/accreditation artifacts, perform vulnerability management (ACAS/Nessus), support incident response and audits, ensure STIG compliance and CDS security oversight, and advise engineers on secure configuration and MLS environments.
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
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:
- 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&Ms, 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
Information Assurance & Security Compliance:
RMF & Accreditation Support:
Continuous Monitoring & Risk Management:
Incident Response & Audit Support:
Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) Security Oversight:
System Hardening & Configuration Management:
Collaboration & Advisory:
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
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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.
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