Staff Mission Security Engineer, Build
True Anomaly is hiring a Staff Mission Security Engineer to design, build, and deploy classified IT environments (up to TS/SCI/SAP) for U.S. Government space programs — spanning data center power/cooling, structured cabling, networking, servers, and SCIF/SAPF buildouts. Onsite in Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA; active Secret clearance required.
- Compensation
- $175K–$270K / yr
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO; Denver, CO; Long Beach, CA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Staff
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 10+ years hands-on experience in data center infrastructure, facilities planning, or IT infrastructure deployment, including classified DoD/IC facilities up to TS/SCI and SAPs
- Active Secret clearance; must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
- DoD 8140 IAT Level III certification (CASP+, CISSP, CISA, or equivalent)
- Deep understanding of data center power systems including UPS, PDUs, circuit requirements, power calculations, and electrical grounding
- Hands-on experience with cooling systems including CRAC units, HVAC coordination, airflow management, and BTU calculations
- Extensive experience with structured cabling systems including fiber optics (single-mode/multi-mode), copper, patch panels, and TIA/EIA standards
- Experience with rack design, installation, and configuration including rack elevations, load calculations, and power distribution
- Deep expertise in network infrastructure including IP addressing, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, switching, VPNs, and network security controls
- Hands-on experience building, configuring, and deploying physical and virtual servers including OS installation (Windows Server, Linux) and hardening
- Experience with storage systems (SAN, NAS, DAS) and virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
- Experience coordinating with contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and facilities teams
- Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, network, and system layers in mission-critical environments
- Working knowledge of ICD 705 Technical Specifications including power line filters, RF shielding, TEMPEST countermeasures, and acoustic protection
Nice to have
- Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
- BICSI certifications (RCDD, DCDC, or similar)
- Professional engineering license (PE) or experience working with professional engineers
- Experience with facility design tools including AutoCAD or Visio
- Hands-on experience with DCIM systems for monitoring power, cooling, and environmental conditions
- Experience with fiber optic testing equipment including OTDRs, power meters, and light sources
- Direct experience building out SCIF and SAPF facilities per ICD 705 Technical Specifications
- Experience supporting classified ground station, satellite C2, or mission operations center infrastructure buildouts
- Professional networking certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent)
- Experience with network automation and Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, Python scripting)
- Experience with monitoring tools including SNMP, NetFlow, and log aggregation solutions
- Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud or Azure Government infrastructure in IL-5 or IL-6 environments
Full description
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.
BENEFITS & PERKS*
- Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
- Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
- Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
- And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
- Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles
YOUR MISSION
As a Staff Mission Security Engineer - Build, you will be a critical hands-on technical contributor responsible for the end-to-end infrastructure design, buildout, and deployment of classified IT environments supporting U.S. Government programs up to TS/SCI and Special Access Programs (SAPs). You will work as part of the Mission Security Engineering team, translating system requirements into operational reality — from facility infrastructure and power systems through network architecture, server deployment, and system integration — across multiple classification levels and locations across the United States.
This is an execution-focused role for a senior infrastructure engineer who thrives in both data center facilities and hands-on IT system deployment — someone equally comfortable coordinating power and cooling requirements with facilities teams as they are building servers, configuring network infrastructure, and deploying operational systems. You will be responsible for the complete infrastructure stack from facility readiness through operational system deployment, including facility assessments, power and cooling design, structured cabling, network architecture implementation, server deployment, and full buildouts of classified IT environments including SCIFs and SAPFs.