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 centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Andurils 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 Operations Team consists of Security infrastructure, guard force operations, and crisis management. Our mission is to safeguard Anduril's people, assets, and operations through integrated security solutions that encompass proactive risk management, crisis preparedness, actionable threat intelligence, thorough investigations, executive protection, and 24/7 global monitoring. We are committed to anticipating and mitigating risks, responding immediately to incidents, and fostering a resilient security culture that enables Anduril to innovate and operate confidently in a dynamic global environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

As Anduril continues to grow and tackle complex government and defense missions, We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Global Event Security Manager to build and lead our event security function. You will be the primary focal point for all security matters related to Anduril events. Your mission is to safeguard our company's people, technology, and information at a wide range of eventsfrom confidential internal meetings to major international defense trade shows.
This role is focused on the holistic security of the event environment, regardless of attendance. You will be the strategic mind and operational leader responsible for creating a secure bubble around our activities, ensuring the physical and informational integrity of our assets in dynamic and often high-threat environments.

WHAT YOULL DO

Strategic Planning & Risk Assessment: Develop and implement a comprehensive event security strategy. Conduct detailed threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments for all events and create robust security protocols and emergency response plans.
Intelligence & Threat Identification: Collaborate with the Counterintelligence and Threat Intelligence teams to analyze their findings and identify specific risks to event personnel, assets, and information.
Internal Coordination: Serve as the primary security liaison to the Events Team, coordinate with the Counterintelligence team to mitigate information security risks, liaise with the Executive Protection (EP) team for seamless integration, and partner with regional Physical Security teams.
Operational Management & Execution: Lead all on-site security operations, design and manage access control and credentialing, ensure the secure handling of sensitive equipment (CUI), and provide pre-event security briefings to all staff.
Vendor Management & Compliance: Source, vet, and manage contracts with third-party security vendors. Ensure all operations are in strict compliance with ITAR, EAR, and other government regulations.
Reporting & Improvement: Conduct thorough after-action reviews and create detailed post-event reports to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

Travel: This position will require 30%-60% travel

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in a relevant field (Security Management, Criminal Justice, etc.) or equivalent practical experience.
7+ years of progressive experience in a security management role with a background in corporate security (defense/aerospace), federal law enforcement (FBI, DSS, Secret Service), or Military (Special Operations, Police, Intelligence).
Demonstrated experience planning and leading security for high-risk, high-visibility events.
Strong understanding of event security principles, risk assessment, and crisis management. Familiarity with executive protection protocols is required for effective coordination.
Working knowledge of U.S. government regulations, including ITAR and procedures for protecting CUI.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently (30-60%), both domestically and internationally.
Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
Professional certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP).
Direct experience operating in a fast-paced startup environment.
Experience working in government contracting or defense industry environments.
Proven experience working cross-functionally with legal, events, and communications teams.
Proficiency in a second language.

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 youre supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

Data Privacy

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.

Global Event Security Manager

Anduril

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