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Salary: USD 166,000 - 220,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks an experienced Deputy Director of Industrial Security to lead enterprise-wide industrial security operations. You will oversee the strategic direction and operational execution of Anduril's security program, managing a large, geographically dispersed team across the United States including Regional Facility Security Officers (RFSOs), site-level Facility Security Officers (FSOs), and a centralized Personnel Security (PERSEC) team.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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 (Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence)
This is a critical leadership role requiring someone who can work within a collaborative team environment while taking independent action, analyzing problems, and providing security-focused solutions to Anduril and government personnel.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree and ten years of industrial security-related experience
- Minimum of 5+ years directly managing large, cross-functional, and geographically dispersed teams (including managing managers/regional leaders)
- Direct experience having served as an appointed Facility Security Officer (FSO) for a possessing/cleared facility
- Exceptional time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to achieve goals and targets while handling multiple tasks
- 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 clearance required