Senior Information Analyst

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Manager to lead security controls, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring across classified deployments. You’ll work with program teams to tailor standards, implement encryption, and manage accreditation activities.

The role requires active Top Secret clearance and a strong background in DoD cybersecurity practices, SDLC integration, and incident response leadership.

Qualifications

• Design, develop, and implement secure systems and networks per NIST RMF, JSIG, and other industry standards.
• Integrate security best practices into SDLC and infrastructure design with IT and engineering teams.
• Conduct security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and audits.
• Recommend and implement security solutions like encryption and secure comms.
• Develop and enforce access controls and encryption strategies.
• Maintain SSPs, POA&Ms, and other accreditation documents.
• Lead security management (ISSM) and A&A processes for Authority to Operate.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in documenting security controls to reduce deployment costs.
• Partner with program and security teams to coordinate security artifacts for classified deployments.
• Apply DoD-like standards to analyze networks and environments.
• Collaborate with system owners to meet stakeholders’ security needs and contract obligations.
• Oversee continuous monitoring and ensure ongoing compliance and resilience.
• Define and conduct security scanning on products and systems.
• Lead incident response, investigations, containment, and reporting.

Skills

NIST RMF

JSIG

Continuous Monitoring

Incident response

A&A processes

Access controls

Security documentation

Tools

Kubernetes

IDS/IPS

SSP/POA&M tooling

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

Anduril employs a variety of networks and networking infrastructures to support global operations. Information Systems Security Managers are in charge of directly supporting business lines that wish to deploy Anduril products in classified environments. Information Systems Security Managers lead lean teams of Information Systems Security Officers to enable the program personnel to create contract deliverables. Well versed in Information Technology and the Risk Management Framework, Information Systems Security Managers are the driving force of Anduril's classified deployments. Forward thinkers capable of managing Business Line needs as well as critical thinking skills in order to drive customer requirements are the best candidates for a Information Systems Security Manager.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide expertise in documenting security controls to reduce the administrative cost of deploying Anduril’s products into operational environments.
• Partner with program and security teams to coordinate security artifacts in support of classified deployments.
• Apply technology standards from the commercial space in classified, air-gapped environments.
• Collaborate with Information System Owners 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.
• Integrate security best practices into Anduril’s Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and infrastructure design, collaborating with internal IT and engineering teams.
• Conduct security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and audits to identify and mitigate threats.
• Recommend and implement 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.
• Security Management (ISSM):
• Manage the organization’s security posture, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) processes to obtain/maintain system Authority to Operate (ATO).
• 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.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training and ensure adherence to security best practices.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to security team members, fostering a culture of cybersecurity excellence.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with application security paradigms such as Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA). As well as the tools needed to perform these actions.
• Proven experience in securing micro-services architecture, including implementing best practices and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
• Experience with cybersecurity in unmanned and ground control system within DoD environments.
• Experience with containerization and kubernetes along with the best practices for securing them.
• Experience with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and the various tools they offer for implementing security and compliance best practices.

US Salary Range

$164,000—$194,000 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.