Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and

ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build

autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based

interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment

and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

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

Cloud security at True Anomaly isn't about checking compliance boxes—it's about

protecting infrastructure that enables space domain awareness and satellite

operations. As our Senior Cloud Security Engineer, you'll build security tooling

and implement security controls that enable our engineering teams to ship safely

on cloud platforms. You'll implement security controls for our multi-cloud

environments, working closely with staff engineers on architecture decisions

while securing production workloads across Azure and AWS. Strong Azure security

expertise is highly valued; deep AWS knowledge will be increasingly critical as

our cloud footprint evolves. Working as part of the Platform Security team,

you'll have impact within the security team and partner engineering teams.

This is a hands-on role where you'll write production code daily, owning

security projects within the cloud domain. You'll implement cloud security

solutions and build tooling to enforce security controls. You'll solve complex

security problems, taking ownership of projects from design through

implementation with guidance on architecture and strategic direction. You'll be

working in an AI-native environment where leveraging AI to accelerate your

impact is expected.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Build security tooling, automation, and services for cloud

security—implementing secure patterns that engineering teams can adopt

* Implement security best practices and provide technical input on cloud

security, IAM architecture, network security, and infrastructure-as-code

* Implement and maintain security controls that strengthen the security posture

of our cloud environments across Azure and AWS

* Implement secure-by-default cloud infrastructure including IAM, network

architecture (VPCs, subnets, NACLs, Security Groups, Transit Gateways), data

protection, encryption, and security monitoring

* Operate and maintain PKI infrastructure for cloud environments—including

private CA hierarchies (AWS Private CA, AD CS), certificate lifecycle

management, mTLS for service-to-service authentication, and load balancer

certificate management

* Operate and maintain HashiCorp Vault as the central secrets management

platform—including Vault PKI engine, dynamic secrets, authentication methods,

and policy management. You'll build and maintain this infrastructure, not

just configure managed services

* Partner with Kubernetes Security Engineer to implement unified PKI

infrastructure across cloud and container environments, providing input on

design decisions. Collaborate on K8s IAM integration, network policies, node

security, and CSI driver security

* Design and troubleshoot multi-account and multi-VPC network

topologies—diagnosing connectivity issues and security group

misconfigurations across cloud environments

* Build automation and tooling to enforce security policies, detect

misconfigurations, and respond to threats in cloud environments

* Execute cloud security posture management (CSPM), threat detection, and

incident response projects

* Implement security improvements to infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines,

and deployment processes

* Partner with engineering teams to implement secure cloud architectures for

new capabilities and workloads

* Build security testing tools, CLI utilities, and dashboards to continuously

validate security controls

* Solve complex security challenges in multi-cloud environments

* Leverage AI tools to accelerate development and automate security workflows

QUALIFICATIONS

* Active security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain security

clearance

* Experience securing production cloud environments at scale, with strong

understanding of cloud security models, attack patterns, and defensive

strategies across Azure and AWS

* Strong software development skills in Python (preferred) and/or Go with

experience building security tooling and automation

* Strong software engineering fundamentals: comfortable with data structures,

algorithms, API design, debugging production systems, and working across

multiple languages

* Strong Terraform skills including module design and infrastructure-as-code

security best practices

* Experience building security tooling or automation used by engineering teams

* Strong experience with cloud networking and troubleshooting across AWS and

Azure: VPCs/VNets, subnets, NACLs/NSGs, Security Groups, Transit

Gateways/Virtual WAN, VPC peering, route tables, and VPN/ExpressConnect—you

can debug "why can't X talk to Y" across multi-account/multi-subscription

network topologies

* Hands-on experience with cloud security tools (CSPM, CWPP, SIEM) and

infrastructure-as-code security (Terraform, CloudFormation)

* Strong knowledge of IAM, encryption, logging/monitoring, and cloud-native

security patterns

* DevSecOps mindset with experience embedding security into development and

operations workflows

* Proven ability to assess risk, prioritize work, and execute complex security

projects

* Track record of solving complex technical problems

* Comfortable diving into unfamiliar codebases and leveraging AI to bridge

knowledge gaps

* Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across

teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Strong PKI knowledge with hands-on experience working with certificate

infrastructure—including certificate lifecycle management, mTLS

implementation, certificate-based authentication, and X.509/TLS

troubleshooting

* Hands-on experience operating HashiCorp Vault in production—including Vault

PKI, dynamic secrets engines, and authentication methods. Experience

integrating Vault with Kubernetes, AWS, and Azure auth methods is a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

* Fast-paced, mission-critical environment supporting national security space

operations

* Requires coordination across distributed teams including spacecraft

engineers, ground operations, software developers, and government partners

* May require participation in on-call rotation for security incident response

and mission-critical system support

* Occasional travel to government sites, launch facilities, or partner

locations may be required

COMPENSATION

* Colorado Base Salary: Senior: $145,000–$195,000, Staff: $160,000 to $235,000

* California Base Salary: Senior: $150,000–$205,000, Staff: $170,000 to

$245,000 for Long Beach. Senior, $165,000 - $225,000, Staff: $185,000 to

$265,000 for SF Bay Area

* 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, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

* Work Location—this role will be onsite at our Denver, SF Bay Area, or Long

Beach offices. #LI-Onsite

This position will be open until it is successfully filled.

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

know.

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.