Security Investigations Program Lead (West)

andurilindustries

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

Posted Jul 13, 2026

Full-time
Core Operations : Security : Counterintelligence

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 Counterintelligence (CI) and Security Investigations Team’s safeguards Anduril’s workforce and supply chain by proactively identifying risk, mitigating threats and delivering actionable investigative insights. The team helps ensure our security environment remains vigilant and resilient so that our strategic interests are preserved. We are committed to anticipating and mitigating risks and threats enabling Anduril to innovate and operate confidently in a dynamic global environment.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Anduril is seeking a skilled professional who is interested in a unique opportunity to help strategize, socialize and implement a Security Investigations capability. The role plays a critical part in ensuring Anduril conducts thorough security investigations, ensuring the safety and integrity of our products, facilities and personnel. This role requires significant critical thinking, creativity, complex problem solving and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work across a rapidly growing, global, dynamic organization to identify and mitigate threats. The Security Investigations Lead (West) is responsible for contributing to the continued development of Anduril’s security investigations capability, overseeing investigations for the Western region, developing strategic approaches, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to support those investigations. The Security Investigations Lead (West) will lead complex investigations into internal and external threats, ensuring close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The Security Investigations Lead (West) must be a self-starter that can operate independently and be responsive to fast paced and dynamic operational and threat environments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Support the development and execution of a Security Investigations capability tailored to Anduril’s unique requirements.
Manage the investigation process, with a focus on gathering evidence for a wide variety of security investigations and providing strategic guidance on investigative approaches, scope, and risk mitigation..
Collect and analyze evidence related to investigations, including documents, digital data, and witness statements as well as compile evidence in a logical fashion to identify POI and perform root cause analysis.
Develop and implement investigative strategies and protocols as well internal standard operating procedures for Security investigations.
Direct complex investigations into internal and external threats, ensuring thorough data collection and evidence preservation, particularly for cases initiated out of Anduril HQ and facilities in the Western region.
Establish and leverage collaborative partnerships across internal stakeholders to identify data necessary to support thorough security investigations.
Prepare detailed reports summarizing investigation findings and recommendations. Organize and maintain accurate and auditable investigation files.
Build and maintain strong liaison and working relationships with federal, state and local law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
Gather evidence, interview witnesses and subjects, document in case management systems, work with law enforcement for the prosecution of investigations, comply with regulatory requirements, and identifying control and procedural issues.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism throughout all investigative processes. Safeguard employee information as well as highly sensitive and confidential information.
Partner closely with Legal, HR, Compliance, Security, and business leaders to coordinate investigative efforts and ensure alignment.
Ensure adherence to global investigative protocols and alignment with legal and regulatory standards.
Maintain an enterprise view of investigative trends and root causes; contribute to risk mitigation strategies and policy enhancements.
Support the continuous improvement of investigation frameworks, tools, and technologies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Security or Intelligence Studies, Criminal Justice or a related field.
8 years of relevant work experience conducting or supporting security investigations, including leadership roles.
Strong analytical abilities, with a detail-oriented and methodical approach to investigations.
Excellent critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills.
Experience leading complex security investigations in a fast paced, rapidly evolving threat environment.
Demonstrated ability leveraging multiple data sets and tools to support complex investigations.
Familiarity with digital forensic tools, investigative case management systems, investigative technologies and interview techniques.
Familiarity with insider threat or counterintelligence-related investigations.
Proven ability to effectively analyze and communicate complex risks.
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance at an appropriate level (Top Secret/SCI may be required).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience developing and standing up a Security Investigations or Corporate Investigations capability.
Experience conducting CI and Insider Threat investigations.
Advanced training in interview techniques.

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.

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