True Anomaly
MissionSecurityEngineer
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“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.
Identify findings; Remediate findings; Troubleshooting
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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