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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

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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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