Principal Mission Cloud Engineer

The posting, as True Anomaly wrote it

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,

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, 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.

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.

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