Anduril Industries
Information Systems Security Manager
Anduril Industries, Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to transforming 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, 3‑D 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 Anduril employs a variety of networks and networking infrastructures to support global operations. Information Systems Security Managers are in charge of directly supporting business lines that wish to deploy Anduril products in classified environments. They lead lean teams of Information Systems Security Officers to enable program personnel to create contract deliverables. Well‑versed in Information Technology and the Risk Management Framework, Information Systems Security Managers are the driving force of Anduril’s classified deployments. Forward thinkers capable of managing Business Line needs as well as critical thinking skills in order to drive customer requirements are the best candidates for an Information Systems Security Manager.
About The Job What You’ll Do
Provide expertise in documenting security controls to reduce the administrative cost of deploying Anduril’s products into operational environments.
Partner with program and security teams to coordinate security artifacts in support of classified deployments.
Apply technology standards from the commercial space in classified, air‑gapped environments.
Collaborate with Information System Owners to understand key stakeholders’ needs and provide complex technical solutions to meet contractual obligations.
Tailor NIST 800‑53 controls to determine applicability to the network environment and oversee the implementation of Continuous Monitoring for respective programs.
Define, document, and conduct security scanning on Anduril’s products and accredited information systems.
Scope, shape, and orchestrate the development of features to ensure products meet compliance goals.
Required Qualifications
Design, develop, and implement secure systems and networks per NIST RMF, JSIG, and other industry standards.
Integrate security best practices into Anduril’s Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and infrastructure design, collaborating with internal IT and engineering teams.
Conduct security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and audits to identify and mitigate threats.
Recommend and implement security solutions, such as IDS/IPS, encryption protocols, and secure communications technologies.
Develop and enforce access controls, encryption strategies, and other technical measures to safeguard systems.
Maintain and update System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and other accreditation documentation.
Manage the organization’s security posture, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory frameworks.
Oversee Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) processes to obtain/maintain system Authority to Operate (ATO).
Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, root cause analysis, containment, and reporting.
Conduct regular audits, continuous monitoring, and risk assessments to ensure ongoing compliance and system resilience.
Collaborate with government security officials, stakeholders, and teams to address security gaps and improve controls.
Develop and deliver security awareness training and ensure adherence to security best practices.
Provide leadership and mentorship to security team members, fostering a culture of cybersecurity excellence.
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with application security paradigms such as Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA). Also familiar with the tools needed to perform these actions.
Proven experience in securing micro‑services architecture, including implementing best practices and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
Experience with cybersecurity in unmanned and ground control systems within DoD environments.
Experience with containerization and Kubernetes along with best practices for securing them.
Experience with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and the various tools they offer for implementing security and compliance best practices.
Salary $146,000‑$194,000 USD
Healthcare Benefits The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on work experience, education, 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 comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. For UK, AUS, and IE roles, coverage is provided accordingly.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December; caregiver and wellness leave available.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, plus resources to support you and your partner.
Mental Health Resources: 24/7 free mental health resources, therapy, life coaching, and additional work‑life services, including legal and financial support.
Professional Development: annual reimbursement for professional development.
Commuter Benefits: company‑funded commuter benefits based on region.
Relocation Assistance: available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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About The Team Anduril employs a variety of networks and networking infrastructures to support global operations. Information Systems Security Managers are in charge of directly supporting business lines that wish to deploy Anduril products in classified environments. They lead lean teams of Information Systems Security Officers to enable program personnel to create contract deliverables. Well‑versed in Information Technology and the Risk Management Framework, Information Systems Security Managers are the driving force of Anduril’s classified deployments. Forward thinkers capable of managing Business Line needs as well as critical thinking skills in order to drive customer requirements are the best candidates for an Information Systems Security Manager.
About The Job What You’ll Do
Provide expertise in documenting security controls to reduce the administrative cost of deploying Anduril’s products into operational environments.
Partner with program and security teams to coordinate security artifacts in support of classified deployments.
Apply technology standards from the commercial space in classified, air‑gapped environments.
Collaborate with Information System Owners to understand key stakeholders’ needs and provide complex technical solutions to meet contractual obligations.
Tailor NIST 800‑53 controls to determine applicability to the network environment and oversee the implementation of Continuous Monitoring for respective programs.
Define, document, and conduct security scanning on Anduril’s products and accredited information systems.
Scope, shape, and orchestrate the development of features to ensure products meet compliance goals.
Required Qualifications
Design, develop, and implement secure systems and networks per NIST RMF, JSIG, and other industry standards.
Integrate security best practices into Anduril’s Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and infrastructure design, collaborating with internal IT and engineering teams.
Conduct security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and audits to identify and mitigate threats.
Recommend and implement security solutions, such as IDS/IPS, encryption protocols, and secure communications technologies.
Develop and enforce access controls, encryption strategies, and other technical measures to safeguard systems.
Maintain and update System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and other accreditation documentation.
Manage the organization’s security posture, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory frameworks.
Oversee Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) processes to obtain/maintain system Authority to Operate (ATO).
Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, root cause analysis, containment, and reporting.
Conduct regular audits, continuous monitoring, and risk assessments to ensure ongoing compliance and system resilience.
Collaborate with government security officials, stakeholders, and teams to address security gaps and improve controls.
Develop and deliver security awareness training and ensure adherence to security best practices.
Provide leadership and mentorship to security team members, fostering a culture of cybersecurity excellence.
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with application security paradigms such as Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA). Also familiar with the tools needed to perform these actions.
Proven experience in securing micro‑services architecture, including implementing best practices and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
Experience with cybersecurity in unmanned and ground control systems within DoD environments.
Experience with containerization and Kubernetes along with best practices for securing them.
Experience with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and the various tools they offer for implementing security and compliance best practices.
Salary $146,000‑$194,000 USD
Healthcare Benefits The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on work experience, education, 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 comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. For UK, AUS, and IE roles, coverage is provided accordingly.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December; caregiver and wellness leave available.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, plus resources to support you and your partner.
Mental Health Resources: 24/7 free mental health resources, therapy, life coaching, and additional work‑life services, including legal and financial support.
Professional Development: annual reimbursement for professional development.
Commuter Benefits: company‑funded commuter benefits based on region.
Relocation Assistance: available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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