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We're a veteran-founded startup building AI tools for the defense community we came from. If you understand the mission and want to solve real problems for ISSOs and SysAdmins on classified networks, we want to talk.

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Mission-Driven, Not Corporate

Air Gap Intel exists because we lived the problems we're solving. We spent years as ISSOs and SysAdmins on classified networks, watching AI transform the commercial world while we were stuck with manual processes and outdated tools.

We're not building another generic SaaS product. We're building tools for a specific community—the people who keep classified networks running—because we know what they actually need.

If you've worked in this space, you understand. If you haven't but want to learn, we can teach you. What matters is that you care about the mission and want to do work that makes a real difference.

What We Value

  • Ownership — Take responsibility, make decisions, see things through
  • Honesty — Say what you mean, deliver what you promise
  • Craftsmanship — Build things right, not just fast
  • Mission Focus — Remember who we're building for

Remote-First, Mission-Ready

North Jersey HQ

Our office is located in North Jersey. Whether you work on-site or remote depends on your role and current project—if it doesn't require being on-site, you're free to work from the office or from home.

On-Site When Needed

Some work requires being on-site—customer deployments, classified environments, client visits. When the project requires it, we show up. Otherwise, work where you're most productive and comfortable.

Productivity First

We want employees to be comfortable and productive in their best environment. If your current project doesn't require being on-site, choose wherever you do your best work.

Clearance Requirements

We build tools for classified networks. Depending on your role, you may need an active security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Some positions require existing TS/SCI clearance. Others can work with Secret or even uncleared (for commercial-focused roles). We'll be upfront about requirements for each position.

If you have a clearance that's currently inactive, that's often workable. If you've never held a clearance but are clearable, some roles can sponsor.

Typical Requirements by Role

  • Customer-Facing / Deployment — Active TS or TS/SCI typically required
  • Engineering — Varies by project; Secret or clearable often sufficient
  • Marketing / Business — No clearance required for most roles

Veteran-Friendly Employer

We Hire From Our Community

Air Gap Intel was founded by veterans. We understand the value that military experience brings—discipline, mission focus, ability to work under pressure, and understanding of the defense environment we serve.

If you're transitioning out of the military or looking for your next role after service, we want to hear from you. Your experience matters here.

Skills Over Credentials

We care about what you can do, not where you went to school. If you learned cybersecurity in the military, through self-study, or on the job, that counts. Show us what you've built and what you know.

Certifications are nice but not required for most roles. We'd rather see a GitHub profile or hear about problems you've solved than check boxes on a resume.

Air Gap Intel is an equal opportunity employer. We don't discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

Interested?

We're always looking for good people. Even if we don't have a specific opening that matches your skills, reach out. The right person creates their own role.

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