Head of Classified Infrastructure

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
114 days ago
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This role $193k
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This role pays more than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $174,600–$226,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $193k versus about $200k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Head of Classified Infrastructure

Head of Classified Infrastructure, Frontier Systems joins the Frontier Systems team to lead classified infrastructure and information security strategy for defense and intelligence customers. This role involves developing business line practices to protect information assets, identifying program requirements, and translating them into secure infrastructure needs across labs, ranges, and operational environments. The individual will serve as a strategic technology advisor to senior leadership, ensuring that cloud, edge, and hybrid architectures align with security goals. Key responsibilities include designing scalable security frameworks for multiple classification levels, managing RMF accreditation strategies, and overseeing systems engineering for cyber-physical assets. Required expertise includes fluency in USG cyber methodologies like JSIG, ICD 503, and NIST SP 800-160. The role addresses the critical challenge of securing complex defense systems while ensuring seamless integration of security into early-stage product development and infrastructure planning.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute the business line's classified infrastructure and information security strategy.
  • Translate program requirements into specific classified infrastructure needs and identified security risks.
  • Integrate security protocols into system design, infrastructure planning, and product development from the start.
  • Advise senior leadership on secure capabilities, technologies, and trends to ensure successful program execution.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between internal engineering teams and corporate security departments.
  • Design scalable security frameworks that support multiple programs across various classification levels.
  • Ensure consistent application of RMF, accreditation strategies, and security documentation across all projects.
  • Define new classified infrastructure capabilities and service delivery models to exceed industry standards.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 8-12+ years of experience in the cyber, technology, and information security industry.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI clearance.
  • Must be fluent in modern USG cyber methodologies including JSIG, ICD 503, NIST SP 800-160, and CMMC.
  • Must have experience in security engineering and architecture for defense, national security systems, or complex embedded commercial systems.
  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with technically oriented government customers.
  • Preferred: Experience standing up and accrediting classified environments from retrofits to new builds.
  • Preferred: Experience with system-of-systems security engineering for intelligence and defense applications.
  • Preferred: Experience with hardware-based security, FPGA security, and cryptographic solutions like HSM integration or PKI.

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