A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.
OUR MISSION
The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.
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 Senior Cloud Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and compliance of our cloud infrastructure with FedRAMP High, NIST controls, and future Department of Defense IL5+ requirements. You will leverage your expertise to enhance our security posture and support our mission of maintaining secure and sustainable operations in space.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure solutions that meet regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Implement security strategies via automation to maximize control efficacy and user experience.
- Conduct security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide security guidance and support.
- Stay current with emerging security threats, technologies, and regulations affecting cloud platforms and services.
- Provide expert guidance and lead response efforts for cloud security incidents.
- Operate vulnerability discovery tools for operating systems, containers, and software libraries.
- Build, deploy, and manage production security tools and services to monitor networks, endpoints, and cloud workloads.
- Design and operate scalable processes to provision cloud access and maintain least-privilege.
- Maintain a secure, reliable and low-touch infrastructure using technologies such as Terraform, Kubernetes, and immutable images.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in a cloud or infrastructure security role.
- Security experience with Docker/Kubernetes and how to secure those environments.
- Experience with any of the three major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with Terraform, Python, Bash or similar scripting language.
- Experience building secure CI/CD pipelines with either GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab.
- Experience managing vulnerability management and scanning tools.
- Experience with public key infrastructure and management of secrets.
- Understanding of real-time threat detection, secrets management, security considerations within build, release, CI/CD and other similar tooling.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience working in startups with hybrid cloud and on-prem environments.
- Background in implementing and managing security controls in accordance with FedRAMP, NIST 800-171 and other regulatory frameworks, with experience in securing classified environments and ensuring compliance with DoD standards.
- Certifications including CEH, Security+, OSCP.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret clearance.
COMPENSATION
- California Base Salary: $175,000-$245,000
- Colorado Base Salary: $155,000-$215,000
- Washington D.C. Base Salary: $160,000-$225,000
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
- Work Location: this role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO
- Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory.
- Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. [#LI-Hybrid]
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.
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