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Mission Security Engineer III

True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $120,000–$170,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
True Anomaly's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
95% of True Anomaly's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at True Anomaly
high
179 stale, 4 reposted of 183 open
Hiring momentum
220 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from True Anomaly's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for True Anomaly.

About this role

As a Mission Security Engineer III at True Anomaly, you will secure national security space systems and classified ground-based Command and Control infrastructure. Your role involves implementing security controls, ensuring compliance with federal security standards, and working with cross-functional teams to design and document classified systems. You will leverage your expertise in cybersecurity, IT, and DevSecOps to enhance the security posture of mission-critical systems.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of True Anomaly as an employer.

What you need

  • 3–5 years of combined experience in a technical IT field, security engineering, DevSecOps, and/or software development
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, or equivalent)
  • Experience implementing or utilizing 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

Nice to have

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Direct experience securing C2 systems, space systems, or other DoD mission systems
  • Experience supporting DoD or IC customers through ATO, re-ATO, or continuous authorization
  • Direct experience within IL-5 or IL-6 impact level cloud environments
  • Knowledge of cloud security control inheritance and shared responsibility models within DoD IL-5 or IL-6 environments

What you get

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
  • Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Dog Fridays

Worth weighing

  • Active Top Secret clearance required, which may limit candidate pool
  • Role requires hands-on technical expertise in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
  • May require participation in on-call rotation for security incident response
  • Occasional travel to government sites or partner locations may be necessary

Summarised from True Anomaly's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by True Anomaly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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