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Information Systems Security Officer (R4900)

Dallas, Texas

Full Time On-site

Summary

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

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.

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About Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company building autonomous AI systems for aircraft, drones, and intelligent mission software used in complex military environments. Founded in 2015, the company is best known for developing Hivemind, an AI pilot system that enables aircraft and drones to operate autonomously in contested and GPS-denied environments, supporting U.S. and allied defense missions.

For job seekers, Shield AI offers opportunities across advanced fields including artificial intelligence, robotics, software engineering, autonomy systems, aerospace engineering, embedded systems, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to engineers, AI researchers, and defense professionals who want to work on real-world autonomous systems that are actively being deployed in operational military scenarios.

Unlike traditional defense contractors, Shield AI operates with a startup-style engineering culture focused on rapid experimentation, real-world testing, and fast deployment of autonomous capabilities. Employees work on tightly integrated AI and robotics systems that combine perception, decision-making, and control, enabling platforms to operate without direct human input in highly complex environments.

As modern warfare increasingly shifts toward autonomous systems, distributed sensing, and AI-enabled decision-making, Shield AI continues to grow as one of the most prominent companies in next-generation defense technology. For professionals seeking to build cutting-edge autonomy systems with direct mission impact, Shield AI stands out as a leading employer in the defense innovation ecosystem.

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