About the role
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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 . Job Description: We are seeking a mid-level Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support and manage classified and/or sensitive information systems operating under the Department of Defense (DoD) Special Access Program (SAP) environment. The ISSO will ensure systems remain compliant with applicable cybersecurity and RMF
requirements while supporting secure operations, accreditation activities, continuous monitoring, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate has experience administering and securing SAP information systems, working with government security stakeholders, and implementing cybersecurity controls in accordance with NIST, JSIG, and DoD policies. \n
What you'll do: Manage day-to-day cybersecurity operations for SAP information systems and networks. Ensure compliance with RMF, JSIG, NIST 800-53, ICD 503, and applicable DoD cybersecurity policies. Support system accreditation activities, including authorization packages, POA&Ms, SSPs, and security control assessments. Maintain continuous monitoring activities, including vulnerability management, patch management, configuration management, and audit log reviews. Conduct periodic security audits, inspections, and self-assessments. Coordinate with ISSMs, system administrators, program managers, and government customers to resolve cybersecurity findings and maintain system authorization status. Review and evaluate hardware/software changes for security impact and compliance. Assist with incident response activities, reporting, and remediation efforts. Support account management processes, media control, system access reviews, and privileged user oversight. Ensure cybersecurity documentation remains accurate and current throughout the system lifecycle. Participate in security testing, vulnerability scanning, and remediation tracking. Provide cybersecurity guidance and training to system users and administrators. Required