Deputy Director of Industrial Security

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Security Team at Anduril is the cornerstone of defense, employing unparalleled security measures and state-of-the-art technology to ensure the protection of our people, assets, operations, and innovations. Given the unique nature of this company, our team supports a host of standard and non-standard taskings integrating physical and digital measures to stay ahead of evolving threats. We also uphold stringent industry and government compliance, creating a secure environment that nurtures the development of cutting-edge defense solutions and ensures Anduril's continued growth and innovation in a complex global landscape.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and dynamic leader to serve as the Deputy Director of Industrial Security. In this critical leadership role, you will assist with overseeing the strategic direction and operational execution of our enterprise-wide industrial security program. You will lead a large, geographically dispersed security team across the United States, including Regional Facility Security Officers (RFSOs), site-level Facility Security Officers (FSOs), and a centralized Personnel Security (PERSEC) team. The ideal candidate brings extensive hands-on experience as an FSO, deep subject matter expertise in 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) Must be able to work within a collaborative team environment and take independent action, analyze problems, and provide security focused solutions to Anduril and government personnel.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Serve as the senior technical authority on 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM Rule), ensuring absolute enterprise-wide compliance across all cleared facilities.
• Leverage expertise with US government security policies, procedures and industry experience as it relates to Industrial security.
• Build a culture of compliance, operational excellence, customer service, and continuous improvement across all security functions.
• Establish team KPIs, conduct performance reviews, allocate resources effectively, and develop professional growth pathways for security personnel.
• In coordination with the security education manager, develop and deliver applicable security education topics to program personnel.
• Oversee and standardize Standard Practice Procedures (SPPs) for all cleared locations.
• Lead preparation efforts for Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and internal self-inspections.
• Serve as an escalated point of contact for complex security violations, and adverse information reporting. Oversee and coordinate all activities related to FOCI.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree and ten years of industrial security-related experience.
• Exceptional time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to achieve goals and targets while handling multiple tasks.
• Minimum of 5+ years directly managing large, cross-functional, and geographically dispersed teams (including managing managers/regional leaders).
• FSO Background: Direct experience having served as an appointed Facility Security Officer (FSO) for a possessing/cleared facility.
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally and courteously both orally and in writing with all levels of employees, management and customers.
• Experience integrating security operations following corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A).
• Active Top Secret

US Salary Range

$166,000—$220,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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