Principal Mission Cloud 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.

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 Principal Mission Cloud Engineer, you will be a critical technical expert architecting and managing multi-cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms and classification levels in support of several in-flight, critical U.S. Government programs. You will work as part of the Mission Security Engineering team, partnering closely with industrial security and information systems security engineers to design, build, and deliver cloud infrastructure, tooling, and capabilities from the ground up.

This is a hands-on individual contributor role requiring deep expertise in AWS and Azure at Impact Levels 4, 5, and 6+. You will own cloud network architecture across classification boundaries, translating complex security and mission requirements into resilient, scalable, and compliant infrastructure. If you thrive on building in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where your work directly enables national security missions, this role is for you.

This position requires an active Secret clearance to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

Architect and build AWS and Azure cloud networks from the ground up across multiple classification levels, including IL-4, IL-5, and IL-6+ environments

Design and implement multi-cloud infrastructure spanning multiple platforms, classification domains, and program requirements

Partner with industrial security and information systems security engineers and engineering teams to ensure cloud infrastructure meets program security requirements and compliance standards

Build and maintain cloud infrastructure, tooling, and capabilities in direct support of multiple in-flight, critical USG programs

Design and implement cloud network architectures including VPCs, VNets, transit gateways, peering configurations, routing, and boundary protection controls

Implement and maintain identity and access management (IAM) frameworks, service account architectures, and least-privilege access models across cloud environments

Support cloud Provisional Authorization (PA) processes and inherited control models for classified cloud environments

Document cloud architectures, configurations, and security controls to support achievement and maintenance of Authorization to Operate (ATO)

Identify and remediate findings from STIGs, vulnerability scans, and SCA activities to maintain ATO posture across cloud platforms

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

Stay current on emerging cloud security capabilities and advocate for their adoption across program environments

Required Qualifications

10-15+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering or infrastructure, with significant experience architecting and operating AWS and Azure environments at scale

Active Secret clearance required; must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

DoD 8140 IAT Level III certification (CASP+, CISSP, CISA, or equivalent) required

Proven experience designing and deploying cloud infrastructure at IL-4, IL-5, and/or IL-6+ impact levels

Deep expertise architecting AWS and Azure networks from the ground up, including VPCs, VNets, transit gateways, routing, DNS, and boundary protection

Experience managing multi-cloud environments across multiple platforms and classification domains simultaneously

Strong working knowledge of cloud security controls, shared responsibility models, and control inheritance within DoD classified cloud environments

Experience supporting RMF processes, ATO activities, and compliance with NIST 800-53 and applicable NSS frameworks

Ability to collaborate effectively with industrial security, ISSEs, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate security requirements into infrastructure solutions

Strong documentation skills, with experience producing architecture diagrams, SSPs, and other artifacts required for government program compliance

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

AWS and/or Azure government cloud certifications (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)

Experience supporting multiple simultaneous DoD or IC programs with varying security requirements

Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipeline security

Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), data guards, or other information flow control technologies

Familiarity with zero trust architectures and modern identity solutions applied to classified environments

Experience with FedRAMP High, CMMC, or DoD IL-5/IL-6 authorizations

Compensation

Colorado Base Salary: $230,000 - $340,000

California Base Salary: $245,000–$355,000

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.

Work Environment

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 trusted, cleared individual contributor

Occasional travel to government sites, launch facilities, or partner locations may be required - #LI-Onsite

What We Offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and clearance level

Opportunity to drive security posture for cutting-edge space systems with national security impact

Professional development support including conferences, training, and security certifications

Collaborative culture working alongside spacecraft engineers, mission operators, and experienced security professionals

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

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.

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.

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