Manager, Mission Security Engineering

12+ years of experience in security architecture, security engineering, or information systems security, with at least 3 years in a people management or team lead capacity

Active TS/SCI security clearance required

Proven track record leading teams through complex RMF processes and achieving ATOs for classified systems at IL-5, IL-6, or TS/SCI levels

Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, Space PlatformOverlay, Intelligence Overlay, ICD 503, JSIG, and other applicable frameworks for National Security Systems

Demonstrated experience implementing or overseeing NSA Type 1 cryptographic solutions in operational national security programs

Hands-on experience with DISA STIG implementation and validation across OS, container, platform, and application layers

Colorado Base Salary: $145,000–$195,000

California Base Salary: $150,000–$205,000

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, location, and experience.

As Manager, Mission Security Engineering, you will build and lead True Anomaly's Mission Security Engineering team, the function responsible for securing our national security space systems from on-orbit satellite constellations to ground-based command and control (C2) infrastructure and missile defense software platforms.

You will define and drive the security engineering strategy across the full mission lifecycle, own the RMF Authority to Operate (ATO) roadmap for classified systems at IL-6, and TS/SCI classification levels, and directly manage a team of ISSEs who execute that vision day-to-day.

You are not just a manager, you remain a credible technical force: engaging government assessors, reviewing security architectures, and diving into complex compliance challenges alongside your team when it matters most.

This is the right role for a security leader who can set strategy and hold a pen, build high-performing teams and earn their trust, and navigate the unique demands of national security space systems with rigor and operational urgency.

Team Leadership & Strategy

Build, lead, and develop the Mission Security Engineering team, currently comprising Staff ISSEs supporting space vehicle and ground C2 programs

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.

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