Shield AI is seeking a senior security professional to lead product security and compliance efforts for our operational autonomous aircraft platforms. This role blends ISSM-level responsibility with hands-on product security and deep collaboration with engineering teams building real, fielded systems.
\nThe ideal candidate brings experience securing aerospace or defense products and approaches compliance as an enabler of mission success. This role emphasizes practical, engineering-driven security decisions that balance regulatory requirements with system performance, autonomy, and operational realities.
\nResponsibilities:\nServe as the product security lead and ISSM for operational autonomous aircraft platforms.\nOwn and guide RMF activities, including ATO packages, ongoing authorization, and customer security engagements\nTranslate security and compliance requirements into product-appropriate, technically sound controls\nPartner closely with systems, software, hardware, and platform engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle\nEvaluate the security impact and operational tradeoffs of design decisions\nSupport government and customer audits, assessments, and security reviews\nContribute to the maturation of product security and compliance practices across Shield AI
\nRequired qualifications:\nExperience functioning as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) or senior ISSO for complex systems\nExperience securing aerospace and/or defense products\nStrong working knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53, and the ATO process\nEnough systems engineering or technical depth to assess the reasonableness and impact of security requirements\nAbility to work effectively with engineering teams in fast-paced, product-driven environments\nActive U.S. Secret security clearance\nAbility to work on-site in Frisco, TX
\nPreferred qualifications:\nActive Top Secret (TS) clearance\nExperience with CMMC and ISO 27001 implementation or assessment\nProduct security experience beyond enterprise IT or GRC-only roles\nCommercial technology experience in addition to defense\nFamiliarity with secure development lifecycles and embedded or autonomous systems
\n$138,000 - $207,000 a year\nFull-time regular employee offer package:\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity\nTemporary employee offer package:\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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