Security Operations Manager

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

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 support 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 As the Security Operations Manager , you will support the Industrial and Special Programs security team working directly with Anduril’s Security team, as well as other business leaders to manage operations, and lead projects for the Industrial Security department. Work within this role includes quick-turn operational fire-fighting, solving messy problems, redesigning and implementing processes, and leading high-impact strategic projects. financial and operational functions of the Industrial & Special Programs organization. Your role will encompass several areas including but not limited to; assisting the team with forecasting and managing the organizations budget, tracking variances, and recommending corrective actions. You will have oversight of the organizations security trend reporting to inform and drive Root Cause analysis and recommend security mitigations. WHAT YOU'LL DO The ability to establish and cultivate collaborative partnerships across internal stakeholders to enable the delivery of solutions Help manage a team of professionals, providing guidance, training, and support. Establish and maintain relationships with Anduril counterparts to share best practices and ensure alignment with companywide initiatives. Develop and review internal policies standard operating procedures and provide recommendations and corrective actions to the process owners . Manage and coordinate with the Security Education and Training lead to develop and deliver training and awareness materials through a variety of platforms fostering a culture of security awareness and vigilance. You are self-driven and relentlessly proactive. You don’t need someone to tell you to “move”. You just move. We’d rather have to tell you to slow down than to speed up. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 10 years of work experience, including 2 years in management consulting, operations, finance, or product/program management role. Strong emotional intelligence and ability to solve operational problems not only from a data-driven lens, but also in a people-centric way by building strong cross functional relationships across the company and within the security organization. You are a strong communicator across a wide dynamic range, having the ability to translate and articulate thoughts clearly and simply across a wide range of roles. You have demonstrated expertise in stakeholder and executive engagement. You have high ownership with the horsepower to juggle multiple (5) large projects and priorities in parallel, at a rapid pace, and report out on progress regularly without dropping any balls. Ability to work onsite at our HQ in Costa Mesa, CA. Willingness to travel in support of organizational objectives and initiatives as needed. Must have an active Top Secret security clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Business, Security Management, Finance or a related field. Industry Experience: Prior experience in the defense, security and intelligence community. Negotiation Skills: Familiarity with vendor management and contract negotiation processes. Data Analysis Tools: Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Change Management : Experience leading change management initiatives to improve operational processes Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and financial modeling. 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: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your 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. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com . Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .

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