Security, Education, Training and Awareness Manager

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Security Education Training & Awareness (SETA) Manager to own and elevate our security education program. You will design, update, and deliver engaging training materials both in‑person and digitally, translating government requirements into practical resources.

You will build trust across levels to foster a proactive security culture. In this role you will partner with FSOs, CSSOs, Program Managers, and PERSEC to keep courses current, develop an on‑site speaker

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering high‑impact security training.
• Ability to motivate and guide a workforce through organizational changes.
• Proven ability to translate complex security policies into clear, actionable resources.

Responsibilities

• Own and scale the SETA program with multi‑channel training (in‑person, Slack, Confluence, email).
• Develop internal training bridging security and classified programs to enable clearance staffing.
• Update refresher courses with Program Managers and PERSEC team.
• Conduct engaging onboarding briefings and compliance training beyond slides.
• Maintain training metrics and provide status reports to security leadership.
• Lead external partnerships for security talks with federal, state, and local agencies.

Skills

Instructional design

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Confluence

Slack

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 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 supports 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
Anduril is seeking a self‑motivated and creative Security Education Training & Awareness (SETA) Manager to own and elevate our security education program. You will leverage your expertise in US government security policies (Industrial & Special Programs) to design, update, and deliver engaging training materials both in‑person and digitally. Operating in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, you will build trust across all levels of the company to foster a strong, proactive security culture. If you are an ambitious problem‑solver who enjoys translating complex security policies into clear, actionable resources, this role is for you.
Operating in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, you will build trust across all levels of the company to foster a strong, proactive security culture.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Program Ownership: Manage and scale Anduril’s SETA program, designing innovative training methods across multiple channels (in‑person, Slack, Confluence, email).
• Content Creation: Partner with Anduril Program Leadership to develop an internal training initiative to bridge the gap between security and Anduril classified programs, fostering early engagement to secure the necessary classified space and cleared staffing ahead of schedule.
• Strategic Partnership: Partner with FSOs, CSSOs, Program Managers, and the PERSEC team to update annual refresher courses and assign program‑specific training.
• Onboarding & Briefings: Conduct engaging onboarding briefings, debriefings, and compliance training that go beyond "reading slides" to ensure true comprehension.
• Reporting & Compliance: Maintain tracking metrics, update internal databases, and provide detailed security status reports to security leadership.
• Security Engagement and External Partnerships: Develop and manage an on‑site Security Speaker Series by establishing partnerships with federal, state, and local law enforcement and government agencies‑including FBI, local police departments, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other government partners‑to deliver presentations on key security topics. Foster strong relationships with external partners to enhance employee awareness and strengthen Anduril’s security culture.
• Security Awareness Campaigns: Lead enterprise‑wide security awareness campaigns, workshops, tabletops discussions, and special events that promote a proactive security mindset and reinforce Anduril’s commitment to protecting classified information, technology, facilities, and personnel.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate is an experienced leader holding a Bachelor’s degree and possessing the proven ability to motivate and guide a workforce through a dynamic organizational culture shift.
• Self‑driven, go‑getter, ambitious mentality, willing to think outside the box, find gaps, and fix them. Ability to handle multiple demands and prioritize workload based on urgency.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of instructional systems design, a proven ability to deliver high‑impact briefings, and a thorough understanding of the educational methodologies and compliance procedures necessary to design effective training.
• Creativity and professionalism; be able to create training that is easy for all personnel to understand, complies with government policy, and incorporates Anduril processes and procedures. Gives people what they need to know to do their jobs.
• Experience with DoD 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoDM 5205.07 and applicable Intelligence Community Standards (ICS).
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally and courteously both orally and in writing with all levels of employees and customers
• Must hold a current U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

US Salary Range $129,000 — $171,000 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.