VP, Chief Security Officer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$252,000–$400,000 / yr
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Above market

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This role $326k
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This role pays more than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $156,750–$217,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $326k versus about $187k 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 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 · VP, Chief Security Officer

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The Chief Security Officer will lead a unified, modern security organization at Anduril, integrating physical, industrial, and counterintelligence functions to protect critical assets. This senior executive role involves developing and executing a comprehensive security strategy, partnering with the CISO for seamless cyber-physical protection, conducting internal investigations, managing risk across all divisions, ensuring compliance with government regulations, and fostering a culture of common sense security. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of leadership experience in multifaceted security roles, deep expertise in core security disciplines, and a track record of building high-performing teams. Preferred qualifications include securing complex hardware R&D environments, experience in high-growth tech companies, and current SCI eligibility.

Skills

Physical Security Industrial Security Counterintelligence NISPOM SAPs SCI Risk Management CI/CD DOD Compliance IC Compliance Security Incident Response Internal Investigations Cross-functional Team Leadership High-growth Technology Environment Pragmatic Security Approach

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive security strategy to protect critical assets.
  • Lead the integration of diverse security teams into a cohesive, high-performing organization.
  • Conduct sensitive internal investigations related to security incidents and threats.
  • Implement a dynamic risk management framework for continuous threat assessment.
  • Ensure compliance with all DoD, IC, and other government contractual security obligations.

What we're looking for

  • Over 15 years of progressive leadership in multifaceted security roles.
  • Proven experience as a CSO or in a senior security leadership role at public technology, defense companies, or military/intelligence community.
  • Deep expertise in Physical Security, Industrial Security (NISPOM, SAPs, SCI), and Counterintelligence.
  • Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing cross-functional security teams.
  • Experience securing complex hardware R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and global test site environments.

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