Security, Education, Training and Awareness Manager

andurilindustries

Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa · United States

Posted Aug 20, 2026

Full-time
On-site
Core Operations : Security : Industrial and Special Program Security

Job description

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 century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s 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 Team at Anduril is the cornerstone of defense, employing unparalleled security measures and state-of-the-art technology to ensure the protection of our people, assets, operations, and innovations. Given the unique nature of this company, our team supports a host of standard and non-standard taskings integrating physical and digital measures to stay ahead of evolving threats. We also uphold stringent industry and government compliance, creating a secure environment that nurtures the development of cutting-edge defense solutions and ensures Anduril's continued growth and innovation in a complex global landscape.

ABOUT THE JOB
Anduril is seeking a self-motivated and creative Security Education Training & Awareness (SETA) Manager to own and elevate our security education program. You will leverage your expertise in US government security policies (Industrial & Special Programs) to design, update, and deliver engaging training materials both in-person and digitally. Operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will build trust across all levels of the company to foster a strong, proactive security culture. If you are an ambitious problem-solver who enjoys translating complex security policies into clear, actionable resources, this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Program Ownership: Manage and scale Anduril’s SETA program, designing innovative training methods across multiple channels (in-person, Slack, Confluence, email).
Content Creation: Partner with Anduril Program Leadership to develop an internal training initiative to bridge the gap between security and Anduril classified programs, fostering early engagement to secure the necessary classified space and cleared staffing ahead of schedule.
Strategic Partnership: Partner with FSOs, CSSOs, Program Managers, and the PERSEC team to update annual refresher courses and assign program-specific training.
Onboarding & Briefings: Conduct engaging onboarding briefings, debriefings, and compliance training that go beyond "reading slides" to ensure true comprehension.
Reporting & Compliance: Maintain tracking metrics, update internal databases, and provide detailed security status reports to security leadership.
Security Engagement and External Partnerships: Develop and manage an on-site Security Speaker Series by establishing partnerships with federal, state, and local law enforcement and government agencies-including FBI, local police departments, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and other government partners-to deliver presentations on key security topics. Foster strong relationships with external partners to enhance employee awareness and strengthen Anduril’s security culture.
Security Awareness Campaigns: Lead enterprise-wide security awareness campaigns, workshops, tabletops discussions, and special events that promote a proactive security mindset and reinforce Anduril’s commitment to protecting classified information, technology, facilities, and personnel.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate is an experienced leader holding a Bachelor’s degree and possessing the proven ability to motivate and guide a workforce through a dynamic organizational culture shift.
Self-driven, go-getter, ambitious mentality, willing to think outside the box, find gaps, and fix them. Ability to handle multiple demands and prioritize workload based on urgency.
Comprehensive knowledge and experience of instructional systems design, a proven ability to deliver high-impact briefings, and a thorough understanding of the educational methodologies and compliance procedures necessary to design effective training.
Creativity and professionalism; be able to create training that is easy for all personnel to understand, complies with government policy, and incorporates Anduril processes and procedures. Gives people what they need to know to do their jobs.
Experience with DoD 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoDM 5205.07 and applicable Intelligence Community Standards (ICS).
Ability to communicate and interact professionally and courteously both orally and in writing with all levels of employees and customers
Must hold a current U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

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 you’re 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.