Mission Security Engineer
True AnomalyBase Salary
$115k - $210k/yr
Responsibilities
- Implement end-to-end security controls for ground-based C2 systems, spacecraft hardware and software platforms, firmware, embedded systems, cloud-native applications, and operational technology.
- Design and deploy monitoring, logging, incident-response, zero-trust, and security-control architectures without compromising operational tempo.
- Implement and validate DISA STIG requirements at operating system, container, platform, and application layers.
- Integrate RMF controls into DevSecOps workflows using infrastructure as code, automated security scanning, and continuous monitoring tooling.
- Identify and remediate findings from STIGs, vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and software composition analysis activities.
- Support RMF Steps 1–6, with emphasis on control implementation, assessment preparation, and remediation for DoD and Intelligence Community programs.
- Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, ICD 503, JSIG, and other applicable classified National Security Systems frameworks.
- Support cloud provisional authorization and inherited-control models across classified cloud environments, including IL-6 cloud service providers.
- Contribute to security artifacts including SSPs, SAPs, SARs, and POA&Ms.
- Serve as a technical representative to government ISSOs, ISSEs, and third-party assessors during ATO and reauthorization activities.
- Coordinate with spacecraft engineers, ground operations teams, government partners, and distributed cross-functional teams.
- Participate in security incident-response and mission-critical system support as needed.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of combined experience in technical IT, security engineering, DevSecOps, and/or software development.
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required; an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is preferred.
- DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+, CySA+, or equivalent, is required.
- Experience implementing or using NSA Type 1 cryptographic solutions in operational systems.
- Experience with RMF processes and achieving ATOs for complex systems.
- Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls and their technical implementation.
- Hands-on experience implementing STIGs at the operating system, container, platform, and application levels.
- Familiarity with space system architectures, including satellite operations, ground segments, and TT&C systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Preferred qualifications include securing C2, space, or DoD mission systems; supporting ATO, re-ATO, or continuous authorization; and working in DoD or Intelligence Community environments.
- Preferred qualifications include IL-5/IL-6 cloud security, control inheritance, shared responsibility models, Cross Domain Solutions, data guards, FedRAMP High, CMMC, SIEMs, vulnerability scanners, audit/logging systems, zero-trust architectures, and modern identity solutions.
- Must meet applicable ITAR eligibility requirements.
Benefits
- Professional development support including conferences, training, and security certifications.
- Health, dental, vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), parental leave, and equity.
- Fast-paced, mission-critical environment with high autonomy and ownership.
- Occasional travel to government sites, launch facilities, or partner locations may be required.
- May require participation in an on-call rotation for security incident response and mission-critical system support.
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About True Anomaly
True Anomaly is the only defense technology company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members, True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms, mission software engineered for unmatched command and control, and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects. We are headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with regional offices in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Long Beach, California, and Washington, D.C. We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly, from any technical industry or background, to bring unique talents, perspective, and solutions. If you embrace complexity, demonstrate relentless ownership, have the resiliency and persistence to overcome challenges. If you’re like us and want your work to carry purpose and shape the future of space, visit www.WhyAreYouHere.com.