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Network Engineer

True Anomaly logoTrue Anomaly$105,000–$140,000/yrLong Beach, CAPosted 2w ago
  • US citizenship
  • ITAR / US person
  • TS/SCI clearance

About the job

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 Network Engineer, you will design, operate, and optimize the enterprise network that powers True Anomaly’s engineering, manufacturing, and cloud-connected environments.

You’ll work across complex on-prem topologies, hybrid cloud connectivity, and secure networking architectures to ensure reliability, performance, and scalability.

You’ll be joining a rapidly growing environment where your expertise will directly influence the stability and performance of our mission-critical infrastructure. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Architect, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including routing, switching, segmentation, VPN, and firewall services. - Operate and support Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Juniper switching/routing platforms (or equivalent vendor experience). - Build and maintain hybrid connectivity between on-prem environments and major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.). - Troubleshoot complex networking issues including routing loops, BGP/OSPF behavior, latency, packet loss, and inter-VLAN connectivity. - Manage network performance, capacity planning, telemetry, and monitoring. - Implement and maintain network security practices including segmentation and firewall rule hygiene. - Support compliance-driven requirements aligned to CMMC and contribute to environments where ITAR or FedRAMP considerations may be present (not core to the role). - Participate in an on-call rotation for critical network escalations. - Document architectures, change plans, diagrams, and runbooks. - Collaborate with infrastructure, security, DevOps, and cloud engineering teams in a high-velocity, fast-moving environment. ## QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. - 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer supporting enterprise-class environments. - Strong knowledge of routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, STP, DNS, DHCP). - Hands-on experience with firewalls (Palo Alto preferred) and routing/switching (Juniper preferred). - Experience supporting hybrid or cloud-connected networks (Azure, AWS, or GCP). - Strong troubleshooting skills with packet captures, performance metrics, and logs. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities. - Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-team collaboration skills. - Familiarity with compliance-driven environments (CMMC, ITAR, FedRAMP) - helpful but not required. - Availability to participate in an on-call rotation. ## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - Active or previously held TS/SCI clearance (preferred but not required). - Experience with security-focused networking architectures or compliance programs (CMMC, ITAR, FedRAMP). - Network automation or scripting experience (Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar). - Relevant certifications such as PCNSE, JNCIS/JNCIP, CCNP, or equivalent. - Experience with SD-WAN, multi-site networking, or data center architectures. - Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-security, compliance-heavy environments. ## COMPENSATION - Base Salary: $105,000 - $140,000 - 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. ## ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - Work Location - Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA. - 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, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite 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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From True Anomaly's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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