Information System Security Officer

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

Information Security Analysts help shape classified, closed, or air gapped environments in which to deploy Anduril products or software. Well versed in a combination of Information Technology, Security and government accreditation processes, Information Security Analysts are able to utilize their sharp critical thinking skills to balance Business Line needs, product velocity, and customer requirements.

ABOUT THE JOB

As the ISSO, you will serve as the hands-on security practitioner responsible for day-to-day compliance execution and vulnerability management across assigned systems. You'll run scans, validate STIGs, manage access controls, investigate security events, and maintain the compliance evidence that supports the team's authorization portfolio.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide expertise in documenting security controls that apply to respective systems to meet cybersecurity framework requirements..
• Perform required security functions on an iterative basis to meet requirements and deliver results.
• Apply technology standards from the commercial space in classified, air-gapped environments.
• Assist the Senior Information Security Analyst, fellow Information Security Analysts, and other members of the Classified Infrastructure team 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.
• Participate and assist in security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and audits to identify and mitigate threats.
• Speak to and recommend 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.
• Participate in the Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) processes to obtain/maintain system Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Able to assist, even 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.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with industry standard tools such as Splunk, DISA STIGs, and SCC.
• The ability to understand programming/scripting languages, i.e. Python, Powershell, Bash
• An understanding of Linux Red Hat operating systems and SELinux policy.

US Salary Range

$124,000—$164,000 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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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.

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• 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.

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• 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 [email protected]. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

 

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