True Anomaly

MissionSecurityEngineer

$115–180k Denver, Colorado, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Mission Security Engineer at True Anomaly. Skills: Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, RMF, NIST 800-53. Implement security controls. Secure ground-based C2 systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Accelerate delivery of capabilities; Meet rigorous federal security standards; Maintain ATO posture; Achieve ATOs

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Identify findings; Remediate findings; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility, On-call rotation, Occasional travel, U.S. citizen, Lawful permanent resident, Protected individual

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3-5 years technical IT, 3-5 years security engineering, 3-5 years DevSecOps, 3-5 years software development, Active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility, DoD 8140 IAT Level II, Experience implementing NSA Type 1 crypto, Experience with RMF processes, Experience achieving ATOs, Working knowledge NIST SP 800-53, Hands-on STIGs implementation, Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Bachelor's degree Cybersecurity, Bachelor's degree Engineering, Equivalent experience

Nice to Have

Active TS/SCI clearance, Polygraph, Securing C2 systems experience, Securing space systems experience, Securing DoD mission systems experience, Supporting DoD/IC ATOs, IL-5 or IL-6 cloud environments, Cloud security control inheritance knowledge, Shared responsibility models knowledge, Cross Domain Solutions familiarity, Data guards familiarity, Information flow control familiarity, FedRAMP High experience, CMMC experience, DoD IL-5/IL-6 authorizations experience, Integrating security tooling experience, Zero trust architectures knowledge, Modern identity solutions knowledge

What You'll Do.

Implement security controls

Secure ground-based C2 systems

Secure spacecraft hardware

Secure spacecraft software

Secure embedded systems

Secure cloud-native applications

Secure operational technology

Ensure security architectures enable monitoring

Ensure security architectures enable logging

Ensure security architectures enable incident response

Implement security controls

Implement zero trust architecture

Minimize RMF findings

Implement DISA STIG requirements

Validate DISA STIG requirements

Integrate RMF controls

Use DevSecOps practices

Use Infrastructure as Code

Use automated security scanning

Use continuous monitoring tooling

Support RMF Steps 1-6

Ensure compliance NIST 800-53

Ensure compliance CNSSI 1253

Ensure compliance ICD 503

Ensure compliance JSIG

Support cloud Provisional Authorization

Support inherited control models

Contribute technically to security artifacts

Serve as technical voice

Engage with government ISSOs

Engage with government ISSEs

Engage with third-party assessors

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional team; Highly capable team; Distributed teams; Government partners

Communication Scope

Technical voice

Process & Methodology

RMF processes, ATO, Reauthorization activities

Full Job Description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U. S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground. OUR VALUES Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity. What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results. It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together. YOUR MISSION As a Mission Security Engineer, you will be a critical technical expert securing national security space systems, classified ground-based Command and Control (C2) infrastructure, and space vehicle hardware and software. This is a hands-on role that blends deep technical Information Technology (IT) expertise with cybersecurity and compliance acumen. We are looking for candidates with deep expertise in at least one of the following disciplines: Cybersecurity compliance (NIST 800-53 controls implementation and validation) DevSecOps Software Development Operating systems & hosting (Windows / Linux) Cloud infrastructure deployment (AWS/Azure) Containerization infrastructure, Kubernetes, EKS, AKS Boundary protection Endpoint Detection and Response / Extended Detection and Response (EDR/XDR) Security Information and Event Management / Security Operations Center (SIEM/SOC) deployment You will work as part of a highly capable, cross-functional team to design, deploy, measure, and document classified systems from the ground up — navigating dynamic, cross-program priorities that change daily. You will be responsible for ensuring our systems meet the most rigorous federal security standards while accelerating delivery of critical warfighting capabilities to Department of War and Intelligence Community custome

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