Security Architect

Overview

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 is to safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all, through technologies at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI.

We are committed to hiring individuals who thrive at the intersection of hardware and software security and who are energized by securing systems that operate in the most demanding domain humanity has reached.

• 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
• Partner with detection and response teams to ensure security architectures enable effective monitoring, logging, and incident response without compromising operational capability
• Conduct security architecture reviews and provide authoritative guidance on secure design patterns for both space and ground segments as constellation capabilities evolve
• Communicate complex security requirements, risk trade-offs, and compliance strategies to diverse stakeholders including engineering teams, executive leadership, and government customers

• 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
• Proven expertise with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and achieving ATOs for complex 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
• Familiarity with space system architectures including satellite operations, ground segments, and telemetry/command systems
• Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate security requirements to diverse audiences including government stakeholders
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Direct experience securing satellite systems, spacecraft, or other aerospace platforms
• Experience with CNSSI 1253, ICD 503, JSIG or other Intelligence Community security standards
• Familiarity with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), data guards, or other information flow control technologies
• Knowledge of RF security, anti-jam techniques, and secure satellite communications
• Experience with CMMC, FedRAMP High, or DoD Impact Level 5/6 authorizations
• Understanding of supply chain risk management (SCRM) for national security systems
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, CCSP, CEH, or vendor-specific security certifications
• Experience supporting red team or penetration testing activities against complex systems
• Background in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or related technical discipline

• Fast-paced, mission-critical environment supporting national security space operations
• Requires coordination across distributed teams including spacecraft engineers, ground operations, and government partners
• May require participation in on-call rotation for security incident response and mission-critical system support
• High degree of autonomy and ownership as a founding security architecture leader
• Direct access to executive leadership and opportunity to shape security strategy for…