Senior Systems Security Engineer, Programs

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
today

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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Systems Security Engineer, Programs

As a Senior Systems Security Engineer at Anduril, you will join a team dedicated to integrating security principles into advanced technologies such as AI systems and aerospace vehicles. Your primary responsibilities include conducting in-depth security architecture assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring security throughout the product lifecycle. You will collaborate with engineering teams to implement architectural requirements and brief government customers on complex security concepts. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of experience in fields like Systems Security Engineering or Cybersecurity, with expertise in embedded systems security and a strong background in programming languages such as Python or C++. Familiarity with MBSE tools and DoD security testing is essential, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

What you'll do

  • Own security requirements and architectures for assigned products throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Brief complex security concepts to government customers and program leadership effectively.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to translate architectural requirements into secure implementations.
  • Evaluate trade-offs and offer optimal security solutions against program risks using advanced knowledge.
  • Conduct in-depth security architecture assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and mitigate exploits.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in systems security engineering, cybersecurity, or related fields.
  • Deep expertise in embedded systems security and ability to evaluate trade spaces for optimal solutions.
  • Proven track record of leading teams to solve complex security engineering challenges.
  • Strong understanding of system design and security principles with the ability to brief technical concepts.
  • Currently holds a US Secret security clearance with SAP eligibility, able to obtain Top Secret clearance.

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