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 Threat Detection & Response Engineer III, you will be an integral part of our threat detection and response function, helping build and mature the detection capabilities, response processes, and security tooling that underpin our security operations program.

You’ll design and implement detection capabilities, sharpen our incident response procedures, and contribute to the foundation of a world-class security program. Expect a fast-paced environment where your work carries real weight and directly influences our security posture.

This role is a great fit for someone who takes initiative, enjoys digging into hard problems, and wants to make a tangible impact on a growing security program.

This position requires an active security clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop incident response plans, playbooks, and SOPs; build scalable processes to support future team growth

Design and implement custom security detections across corporate and cloud environments, leveraging frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK;

Continuously tune detection rules and develop threat models to improve fidelity and address coverage gaps

Monitor, triage,



and respond to security alerts across multiple platforms and data sources

Perform incident investigations through technical analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery; document findings and lessons learned

Proactively hunt for threats and leverage threat intelligence to anticipate emerging adversary TTPs

Administer and optimize EDR and SIEM platforms; integrate log sources to enhance visibility and correlation

Build automation and orchestration workflows to improve response efficiency

Partner with cross-functional teams (IT, Engineering, Legal, Compliance) and communicate technical findings to diverse stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS A good candidate will have:

Active Secret/TS security clearance and ability to maintain a security clearance

3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years focused on security operations, detection engineering, incident response, or threat hunting

Experience in building or tuning security detections

Familiarity with risk-based alerting and alert tuning, including strategies to reduce noise, improve detection fidelity, and prioritize high-signal alerts

Familiarity with EDR platforms, including basic alert triage and response actions

Working knowledge of Windows, MacOS, or Linux endpoint security and common attack techniques

Familiarity with SIEM platforms and log analysis (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, or similar)

Basic understanding of common attack vectors, TTPs, and security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK; and the Cyber Kill Chain

Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) for automation or analysis tasks

Clear verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS An ideal candidate will also have:

Knowledge of digital forensics and malware analysis techniques

Experience building or significantly maturing a detection and response program

Experience working in Azure Government Cloud (Azure GovCloud) environments

Experience with cloud security monitoring in AWS, GCP, or Azure commercial environments

Familiarity with CMMC, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, or other federal compliance frameworks

Experience with Detections-as-Code paradigms, GitOps, CI/CD, etc





Experience participating in or supporting red team/purple team exercises

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role must be onsite in our Denver or Long Beach offices #LIOnsite

This role operates in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where rapid decision-making and adaptability are essential

On-call rotation participation, including after-hours participation, is required for incident response coverage

Must be comfortable working under pressure during active security incidents

High degree of autonomy and ownership

Direct access to leadership and opportunity to influence security strategy

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work on challenging, mission-critical security initiatives

Professional development and certification support

Team-oriented culture with experienced security professionals

Equity + Benefits

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

COMPENSATION

Base Salary:

Denver - $115,000 - $160,000, Long Beach - $120,000 - $165,000

Equity + Benefits

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

Your actual level and base salary will bedetermined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

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.

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.

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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📌 Threat Detection & Response Engineer III (Prince Edward County)
🏢 True Anomaly
📍 Prince Edward County