Staff Security Architect

10+ years of experience in security architecture, security engineering, or related roles with increasing responsibility

Active TS/SCI security clearance strongly preferred; minimum Secret clearance required with ability to obtain TS/SCI

Demonstrated experience implementing NSA Type 1 cryptographic solutions in operational national security systems

Strong understanding of NIST 800-53 security controls, tailoring, and implementation across hybrid environments

Experience architecting security for systems combining hardware, firmware, embedded systems, and software components

Deep knowledge of cryptographic protocols, key management, and secure communications architectures

Colorado Base Salary:

$195,000-$270,000

California Base Salary:

$205,000-$285,000

Equity + Benefits

including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Design and implement end-to-end security architectures for on-orbit satellite constellations and ground-based command and control (C2) systems, spanning spacecraft firmware, embedded systems, cloud infrastructure, and operational technology

Architect and deploy NSA Type 1 cryptographic solutions for classified communications and critical satellite command pathways, ensuring protection of space-to-ground communications and telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) systems

Ensure compliance with national security directives including NIST 800-53, CNSSI 1253, ICD 503, and other applicable frameworks for National Security Systems (NSS) handling classified information up to TS/SCI

Design and implement secure cross-domain solutions (CDS), data guards, and TEMPEST/EMSEC controls where mission requirements demand information flow between security domains or protection from emissions exploitation

Serve as the technical security bridge between spacecraft engineering, ground systems, software development, and mission operations teams, translating security requirements across hardware and software domains

Develop comprehensive threat models specific to space systems, accounting for adversary capabilities across RF spectrum, cyber, and physical domains to inform defensive architecture decisions