Cybersecurity Platform Engineer (R5983)

Shield AI · Seattle, Washington

$190k - $280k

On-site

Full-time

Mid

X-BAT Division

Posted August 5, 2026

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AI Summary

Shield AI is seeking a Cybersecurity Platform Engineer in Seattle to design, implement, and optimize secure software and network infrastructure for defense-tech systems. The role involves translating cybersecurity requirements into system architecture, enforcing security standards (including STIGs and zero-trust models), producing documentation for Authorizations to Operate (ATOs), and supporting threat detection and incident response. It is a hands-on technical position with significant decision-making influence across network and infrastructure domains.

Job Description

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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. 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.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced 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.

The ideal candidate will operate in a hands-on manner, serving as a technical expert and a key contributor in decision-making across network and infrastructure domains.

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