Technical Program Manager, Security Department
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 real-time, 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.
Anduril’s Security Department oversees security compliance and physical security for Anduril’s global presence. Our goal is to support Anduril’s mission of rebooting the arsenal of defense by being knowledgeable, agile, and responsive. This role is positioned directly under the Head of Security to work directly with divisions, business lines, and deployment team representatives to continue to meet current and future contractual security requirements and needs while scaling at a hyper-growth rate. We’re looking for someone to own our department’s classified requirement intake, management, and execution while working with stakeholders and deployment teams enabling us to execute on our most sensitive programs.
Here’s what you’ll do:
- Oversee and manage all security compliance infrastructure demands across Anduril’s divisions and business lines — these requirements will range in complexity and nuance requiring a great understanding of the intricacies of industrial security requirements.
- Represent, coordinate with, and advise the Head of Security and the Industrial, Special Program, and Physical Security teams on evolving emerging security requirements.
- Define and develop a company-wide roadmap (including project plans and budgets) and define priorities for security compliance infrastructure as the company scales in headcount and program volume.
- Work with our IT teams to ensure network infrastructure requirements are incorporated into overall security compliance infrastructure requirements.
- Partner with Program Leads including but not limited to: Classified Networks, Classified IT, Network Engineering, and Facilities, to grow infrastructure from inception to completion.
- Identify and develop tools and processes for continuously improving the intake, management, and execution of infrastructure requirements.
Here’s who you are:
- You understand the security implications and requirements in executing Collateral, Special Access Program, and Sensitive Compartmented Information classified contracts.
- You have a thorough understanding of 32 CFR Part 117 (the “National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual“), ICD-705, and the associated technical specifications for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, TEMPEST countermeasure policies, and other applicable policies and regulations applicable to the construction of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, Special Access Program Facilities, and collateral open storage areas.
- You have experience drafting, reviewing, understanding, and implementing DD Form 254s (Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specifications).
- You love solving complex, ambiguous, cross-functional problems in a people-centric way.
- You’re an expert in project management techniques, organizational skills, technical competence, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- You’re both high ownership and low ego, approaching everything with strong focus on outcomes with high humility.
- You have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- You’re highly detail-oriented and data-driven.
- You’re discerning and an incredibly fast learner.
- You’re tactical and can focus on small details as well as the big picture.
- You have 6+ years of varied and practical experience in an operating role at a high-growth technology company, starting a venture, or consulting.
Required Qualifications:
- Have extensive experience working in classified environments.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.
Salary Range: $142k-$213k
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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
