Staff Systems Security Engineer, Programs

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Mental Health Resources

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A leading technology company in Costa Mesa, California is seeking a seasoned Staff Systems Security Engineer to drive security engineering principles into design and integration. This role demands extensive experience in addressing complex security challenges, developing security architectures, and working closely with government clients. The position offers a competitive salary range of $191,000 to $253,000 along with an array of benefits including healthcare, professional development, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Typically 12+ years of experience in security engineering.
• Ability to address complex security challenges across multiple programs.
• Experience in working with embedded hardware and security features.

Responsibilities

• Own security end-to-end for assigned product and manage security throughout the product lifecycle.
• Implement security features and develop comprehensive test strategies.
• Brief security architectures to government customers and program leadership.

Skills

Systems Security Engineering

Cybersecurity

Software Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Programming Languages (Python, Rust, Go, C/C++)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/work experience

Job description

About The Team

We\u2019re seeking a staff systems security engineer to drive security engineering principles into design and integration with other systems internal and external to Anduril to ultimately secure our suite of advanced technologies including artificial intelligence systems, command and control platforms, aerospace vehicles, and long range sensors.

About The Job

WHAT YOU\u2019LL DO

• This is not an ISSO or ISSM role.
• Own security end-to-end for assigned productserive and decompose security requirements from customer needs and threat intelligence, design security architectures, and manage security through the full product lifecycle
• Implement security features and capabilities, develop and execute comprehensive security test strategies at multiple integration levels, and support major milestone deliveries (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR)
• Brief security architectures and approaches to government customers and program leadership, translating complex security concepts for diverse audiences
• Collaborates and builds solutions with engineering teams to meet and exceed industry-standard security goals
• Collaborate with security assessment teams to assess Anduril\u2019s products and integrated components to uncover potential weaknesses
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams to translate architectural requirements into implementations, and coordinate with security teams on threat modeling, validation, and testing

Required Qualifications

• Typically 12+ years of experience and a Bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent education/work experience.
• Demonstrable ability to address complex, high-stakes security engineering challenges across multiple programs within a major area of business.
• Evidence of recognized expertise contributing to risk resolution on cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience in one or more of the following fields: Systems Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science.
• Familiarity with security-relevant features on embedded hardware / FPGAs (e.g., secure boot, key management, etc.)
• Previous work on security engineering and architecture for defense / national security systems and/or complex embedded commercial systems.
• Ability to effectively brief and interact regularly with highly technical government customers.
• Strong understanding of the whyehind the product, systems, and security design.
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain at least a final active US Secret security clearance with SAP eligibility.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excels at the above listed Requirements.
• Possesses and able to maintain a U.S. TS Security clearance with SCI and/or SAP eligibility.
• Strong skills in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Rust, Go, C/C++).
• Experience assessing security of firmware, applications, network, IoT, or embedded systems.
• Fluency in modern USG cyber methodologies, including Cyber Survivability guidance and related policy (JSIG, ICD 503, CSEIG, SSECG, NIST SP 800-160, Cyber T&E Guidebook, CMMC, etc.)
• Experience developing cyber documentation for USG customers.
• Proven track record of excelling across the broader Systems Security Engineering domain, encompassing embedded Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Resiliency, Software Security.
• Experience creating and integrating with system design documentation in MBSE tools.
• Experience integrating with Software Assurance, Supply Chain Risk Management, Configuration Management, and System Test.
• Experience executing the Anti-Tamper process and authoring associated documentation.
• Experience with security testing on DoD systems (e.g. penetration testing, red teaming, vulnerability assessments)
• Experience working with unmanned aircraft Group 3 class and above.
• Experience working with government or national security space systems.

Salary & Benefits

US Salary Range: $191,000 $253,000 USD

• Healthcare Benefits: 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 work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril\u2019s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: PTO with holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.