Senior Offensive Security Engineer

Speedrun Talent Network; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Offensive Security Engineer to advance our Product Security program. The successful candidate will assess security posture across software, hardware, and firmware, and collaborate with engineering teams to implement mitigations that harden products against real-world threats.

You will lead offensive security engagements, plan and execute red team projects, and help build capabilities for comprehensive security testing.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing security posture of web applications to hardware and embedded systems.
• Experience leading offensive security engagements.
• Experience with cloud-based and containerized environments (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes).
• Experience assessing and improving the security of mobile devices (Android and/or iOS).
• Experience with programming languages (e.g. Rust, C/C++, Golang, Swift).
• Strong and professional communication skills (written and verbal).
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assesses security posture of software, hardware and firmware, as well as third-party components used in products.
• Provides expertise to teams on real-world attack vectors and implements mitigations.
• Plans for, builds and maintains capabilities needed to execute red team projects.

Skills

Security posture assessment

Offensive security leadership

Cloud and container security

Mobile device security

Programming languages

Communication skills

Security clearance eligibility

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

We're seeking an Senior Offensive Security Engineer to grow Anduril's offensive security practice within our Product Security organization. The ideal candidate has a background in software or systems engineering and has pivoted to product or offensive security. They will be able to conduct complex security architecture reviews, understand modern threats and exploits against both hardware and software, and are capable of working hand in hand with engineering teams to build resiliency into Anduril products.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assesses security posture of both Anduril built software, hardware and firmware as well as the third party components used in our products
• Provides expertise to other Anduril teams on real-world attack vectors and works with appropriate team members to implement and test mitigations
• Plans for, builds and maintains capabilities needed to execute red team projects

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience assessing the security posture of everything from web applications to hardware and embedded systems
• Experience leading offensive security engagements
• Experience with assessment of cloud based and containerized environments (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes)
• Experience assessing and improving the security of mobile devices (Android and/or iOS)
• Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g. Rust, C/C++, Golang, Swift)
• Strong and professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excels at the above listed requirements
• Experience building custom tooling to assist in offensive security activities
• Experience weaponizing vulnerabilities to provide unique capabilities
• Familiarity with security architectures of robot platforms (consumer or otherwise), aerospace, and physical systems
• Experience developing features for and improving security of mobile applications, networks, or embedded systems
• Familiarity with mobile device exploitation techniques
• Familiarity with anti-tamper and reverse engineering mechanisms
• Regularly builds, tests, and delivers production-ready systems, especially for embedded and/or mobile

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:

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.