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