Badging Access Control Lead

Anduril Industries; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Health benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Badging Access Control Team Lead to oversee physical access control systems across sites, delivering exemplary service to employees, contractors, and guests. This role blends hands-on technical work with leadership to protect personnel, facilities, and assets.

Reporting to the Technical Security Access Control Manager, you will manage credentials, monitor operations, and drive policy improvements while maintaining documentation and audits across locations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing physical access control in a corporate environment.
• 3+ years of experience creating and modifying access credentials in Genetec and ClearID enterprise access control systems.
• Proven experience in a customer service‑oriented office environment.
• Experience working in the Physical Security industry with exposure to global operations and projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, ticketing systems (Jira), and collaboration tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse team.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience training and mentoring team members.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment with rapidly changing priorities and peak periods.
• Strong work ethic and high level of discretion with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to serve as escalation point for complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Security Access Control team members, providing training on badge printing, visitor management hardware, and system operations with Standard operating procedures documentation.
• Serve as escalation point for regional access control needs and complex technical issues.
• Coordinate team workflow and ensure consistent service delivery across all sites.
• Monitor team performance and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Issue credentials to all Anduril employees, contractors, and guests.
• Create, assign, maintain, revoke, and audit access within the enterprise access control system (Genetec ClearID).
• Process all physical access requests using the enterprise ticketing system.
• Manage and maintain visitor access within the enterprise visitor management system.
• Maintain appropriate site supply inventory and ensure adequate resources for operations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional business partners to define space ownership and appropriate area approvers.
• Lead the continuous development of access control policies, procedures, and systems with documentation.
• Create and maintain access control documentation using proper change management and process controls.
• Maintain access control system datasets, including compiling reports, assisting with requests from internal teams, and reporting key metrics to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Genetec ClearID

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Jira

Communication

Mentoring

Tools

Genetec ClearID

Job description

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

The Technical Security (TechSec) team within Anduril's Corporate Security Program is dedicated to protecting our people, physical assets, and proprietary innovations. We design, procure, and deploy robust technical security infrastructure and systems across our global footprint. Our mission is to create a secure built environment that enables Anduril's transformative work in defense technology. We focus on anticipating and addressing technical security challenges, ensuring Anduril's continued growth and innovation in a complex global landscape.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Badging Access Control Team Lead will oversee the management and maintenance of physical access control systems for all Anduril sites while delivering world-class customer service to employees, contractors, and guests. This role combines hands‑on technical expertise with team leadership, ensuring the protection of Anduril's employees, facilities, and assets across all locations. The Team Lead will be responsible for managing access control operations, leading team members, and driving continuous improvement of policies and procedures.
Reports to: Technical Security Access Control Manager

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead and mentor Security Access Control team members, providing training on badge printing, visitor management hardware, and system operations with Standard operating procedures documentation.
• Serve as escalation point for regional access control needs and complex technical issues.
• Coordinate team workflow and ensure consistent service delivery across all sites.
• Monitor team performance and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Issue credentials to all Anduril employees, contractors, and guests.
• Create, assign, maintain, revoke, and audit access within the enterprise access control system (Genetec ClearID).
• Process all physical access requests using the enterprise ticketing system.
• Manage and maintain visitor access within the enterprise visitor management system.
• Maintain appropriate site supply inventory and ensure adequate resources for operations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional business partners to define space ownership and appropriate area approvers.
• Lead the continuous development of access control policies, procedures, and systems with documentation.
• Create and maintain access control documentation using proper change management and process controls.
• Maintain access control system datasets, including compiling reports, assisting with requests from internal teams, and reporting key metrics to senior leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience managing physical access control in a corporate environment.
• 3+ years of experience creating and modifying access credentials in Genetec and ClearID enterprise access control systems.
• Proven experience in a customer service‑oriented office environment.
• Experience working in the Physical Security industry with exposure to global operations and projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, ticketing systems (Jira), and collaboration tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse team.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience training and mentoring team members.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment with rapidly changing priorities and peak periods.
• Strong work ethic and high level of discretion with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to serve as escalation point for complex issues.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of progressive security experience, preferably within a multi‑national corporation or Federal entity.
• Strong project management skills and extensive experience with large‑scale technical security system implementations and upgrades.
• Familiarity with AI tools and technologies to improve operational efficiency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, ticketing systems (Jira), and collaboration tools.

US Salary Range: $126,000 - $167,000 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: top‑tier benefits for health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

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.