Staff Security Architect (ISSE) - Missile Defense Software

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True Anomaly

Compensation

$195,000 - $285,000/year

Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA

Hybrid

Posted March 30, 2026

Job Description

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 Staff Security Architect (ISSE) - Missile Defense Software, you will be the critical technical bridge securing True Anomaly's national security space systems—from our on-orbit satellite constellation to ground-based command and control infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to architect end-to-end security for one of the most challenging operational environments: space systems operating under stringent national security requirements.

In this role, you will define and implement security architectures that span the full mission lifecycle—satellite operations, ground segments, mission planning systems, and the critical data pathways between them. You will be responsible for ensuring our systems meet the most rigorous federal security standards while maintaining operational effectiveness in contested environments.

This is an ideal role for a security architect who thrives at the intersection of hardware and software security, understands the unique challenges of national security systems, and is energized by the opportunity to secure systems that operate in the most demanding domain humanity has reached.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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/SCIgoawsaidatadesign