Senior Cybersecurity Platform Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior 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.

Key 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.

About Shield AI

Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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.