True Anomaly

Staff Mission Network Engineer

True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA

Posted 18 days ago · $170,000 - $250,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
18 days
True Anomaly's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
95% of True Anomaly's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at True Anomaly
low
0 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
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Staff Mission Network Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for deploying, configuring, and operating both terrestrial and cloud network infrastructure that supports classified U.S. Government programs. This role involves hands-on technical work, including racking hardware in classified facilities and configuring AWS cloud networks, while ensuring compliance with security protocols and maintaining operational networks across various locations.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, deploying and operating classified DoD or IC networks at TS/SCI levels
  • Active Secret clearance; ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
  • DoD 8140 IAT Level III certification (CASP+, CISSP, CISA, or equivalent)
  • Deep expertise in IP networking including routing protocols, switching, VLANs, subnetting, QoS, and network boundary protection
  • Experience deploying and configuring network hardware in compliance with DoD APL and TAA requirements
  • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and RMF process

Nice to have

  • Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
  • Professional networking certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent)
  • Experience with AWS IL-6+ or Microsoft Azure IL-6+ classified cloud environments
  • Experience supporting classified ground station or satellite Command & Control (C2) network infrastructure
  • Hands-on experience with NSA Type 1 cryptographic devices

What you get

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience and clearance level
  • Professional development support including conferences, training, and security certifications
  • Collaborative culture working alongside spacecraft engineers and security professionals
  • Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary range for the position listed; only ranges for locations are provided
  • Requires active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI, which may limit candidate pool
  • Fast-paced, mission-critical environment may involve high stress
  • Onsite work required at least 3 days a week, which may not suit all candidates

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Listed by True Anomaly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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