Information Assurance Manager

True Anomaly, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Flexible PTO

Lunch provided

401K

Dog Fridays

Equity

Job summary

True Anomaly, Inc. seeks an Information Assurance Manager to oversee cybersecurity for designated information systems and lead a layered security team. You will guide policy, risk, and incident response while coordinating with leadership and stakeholders across the enterprise.

Role requires DoD compliance expertise, strong leadership, and ability to communicate security posture to executives and customers. Onsite in Centennial, CO with enterprise-wide impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• An IAM Level certification, such as Security+ or an equivalent credential.
• Demonstrated experience leading direct reports and/or managing, mentoring, and developing cybersecurity teams.
• Cybersecurity, information security, systems security, or system hardening.
• Information technology and enterprise technology operations.
• Network security and/or systems security, including architecture, topology, protocols, components, and security principles.
• Operating system configuration, administration, and/or security auditing.
• Compliance-based auditing and assessment using RMF/JSIG/NISPOM/SCAP/ICD-503/ACAS and related standards.
• Physical security, security operations, law enforcement, criminal justice, investigations, or border security.
• Project management, program management, or account management.
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, customers, and government representatives.
• Ability to obtain DoD TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Information Assurance Manager for a designated subset of True Anomaly’s information systems.
• Act as the primary cybersecurity point of contact for partner departments, customers, and stakeholders at the site level.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives, providing guidance on cybersecurity policies and best practices.
• Lead and manage cybersecurity operations with oversight and support.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members with regular performance feedback.
• Collaborate with internal and external security professionals, customers, and government representatives.
• Develop and deliver cybersecurity training, briefings, and presentations across the organization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Cybersecurity leadership.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Stakeholder communication

Team mentoring

Education

Security+ or equivalent IAM certification

Tools

RMF

NISPOM/JSIG

Nessus

SCAP

Job 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

This role will serve as the Information Assurance Manager for a designated subset of True Anomaly’s information systems and will lead a layered cybersecurity team supporting multiple security environments. In this management position, you will oversee cybersecurity policies, compliance, operations, security awareness, and related security functions. You will advise leadership on risk levels, security posture, and the potential impact of emerging technologies and system upgrades. You will also coordinate and communicate relevant cyber event information to appropriate internal and external stakeholders.

Additionally, you will ensure that cybersecurity priorities remain aligned with True Anomaly’s business objectives and compliance obligations. You will monitor and assess the effectiveness of information assurance safeguards across the enterprise or designated enclaves, confirming that they deliver the intended level of protection. The role reports to the Director of Government Security and will be onsite in our Centennial, CO office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the Information Assurance Manager for a designated subset of True Anomaly’s information systems, with formal appointment by Cybersecurity leadership to the Cognizant Security Agency (CSA).
• Act as the primary cybersecurity point of contact for partner departments, customers, and stakeholders at the site level.
• Participate in cross-functional and interdepartmental initiatives, providing guidance on cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Lead and manage, providing direction, oversight, and support for cybersecurity operations.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members while providing regular performance feedback and coaching.
• Collaborate with internal and external security professionals, customers, company leadership, and U.S. Government representatives.
• Develop and deliver cybersecurity training, briefings, and presentations to audiences across multiple levels of the organization.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Cybersecurity leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• An IAM Level certification, such as Security+ or an equivalent credential.
• Demonstrated experience leading direct reports and/or managing, mentoring, and developing cybersecurity teams.
• Relevant experience may include a combination of the following:
• Cybersecurity, information security, systems security, or system hardening.
• Information technology and enterprise technology operations.
• Network security and/or systems security, including architecture, topology, protocols, components, and security principles.
• Operating system configuration, administration, and/or security auditing.
• Compliance-based auditing and assessment using frameworks, standards, and tools such as the Risk Management Framework (RMF), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), SNAC guides, Nessus, SCAP, ICD-503, ACAS, or comparable non-defense standards and regulations, including FAA, Payment Card Industry (PCI), ISO 9001, or HIPAA requirements.
• Physical security, security operations, law enforcement, criminal justice, investigations, or border security.
• Project management, program management, or account management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, customers, and government representatives in support of True Anomaly’s security and compliance objectives.
• Ability to obtain DoD TS/SCI clearance.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Current active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

COMPENSATION

• 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—this position will be fully onsite in our offices in Denver, CO.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting,liftingand driving.

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.

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.

The person hired will have access to information and items controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (i.e., current Green Card holder), lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Are you currently a U.S. Person as described above, or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorization? * Select...

If other, please provide details as it relates to ITAR eligibility. Answer N/A if not applicable. *

Do you need, or will you need in the future, any immigration related support or sponsorship from True Anomaly in order to begin or continue employment with True Anomaly? This includes support (such as J-1, F-1, CPT letter or STEM OPT Training Plan), visa sponsorship for employment (H-1B, H-1B1, E-1, O-1, or TN), and any EAD holders that will need longer term employment authorization (temporary work visa or permanent residency). * Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in True Anomaly’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.