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Cybersecurity Platform Engineer (R5531)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - Software
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Seattle, WA$190k - $280kFull Time EmployeePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Experienced Cybersecurity Platform Engineer responsible for design, implementation, and optimization of complex software and network infrastructures with strong expertise in network engineering, cybersecurity protocols, and hardware infrastructure, supporting Shield AI’s X-BAT/GCS cybersecurity stack.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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)
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise networking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers)
  • Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid environments
  • Experience implementing Voice Over IP solutions.

Skills

Required:DoD security clearanceCybersecurity and network engineeringNetwork protocolsSecurity frameworksEnterprise networking hardwareCloud networkingVoice over IP

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package (applicable after 60 days of employment) + temporary benefits package
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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