Staff Security Analyst, Insider Threat

Anduril

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Costa Mesa, California, United States First seen 1 day, 17 hours ago Last seen 5 hours, 15 minutes ago Greenhouse

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• Leads insider threat investigations end-to-end, including detection, triage, remediation, and incident command across Anduril's organization • Requires proven experience in insider threat investigations, digital forensics, incident response, and proficiency with EDR tools, DLP systems, and large-scale data analysis • Develops detection strategies, implements risk mitigation controls, and builds custom automation tooling to enhance security operations • Partners with HR, Legal, and cross-functional teams to translate technical findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations • Staff-level role at a defense technology company focused on cutting-edge military systems, offering autonomy and ownership of complex security initiatives

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 Insider Threat team at Anduril operates at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and proactive security. Focused on safeguarding our mission, people, and innovations, this team takes a strategic approach to insider threat detection, counterintelligence, and risk mitigation. By leveraging technical expertise, advanced tools, and cross-functional collaboration, we stay ahead of emerging threats and ensure Anduril remains secure in a rapidly evolving landscape.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril’s Insider Threat team is looking for a Staff Security Analyst to protect our organization from internal security threats. This analyst will be a critical part of analyzing anomalous activities, running investigations, and working across various departments to mitigate risks. This role will be a key stakeholder within the Anduril Information Security team implementing forward-leaning, innovative insider threat & counterintelligence detections and mitigations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Serve Anduril as our incident commander by identifying, triaging, investigating, and remediating Insider Threat related security detections and anomalies.
Own Insider Threat investigations from end to end.
Lead evaluating and implementing controls to reduce Anduril's attack surface from an insider threat.
Produce metrics to support and streamline incident response and investigations.
Provide strategic vision for hunting and identifying insider threats.
Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including HR and Legal, providing technical expertise and evidence to support investigations.
Translate complex technical security issues into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
Work along side other members of the team to build custom tooling to automate manual processes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Action-oriented analyst with the ability to work autonomously and take ownership of complex projects.
Experience conducting data analysis in large-scale data lake environments.
Knowledge of modern adversary tradecraft and mitigating controls.
Proven experience in insider threat investigations, digital forensics, and incident response.
Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and other telemetry sources.
Excellent analytical skills, capable of interpreting complex data and deriving actionable insights.
Serves as a technical mentor and force multiplier for the team, building analyst proficiency in investigation ownership, incident commanding, and insider threat tradecraft.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in one or more general purpose languages (Python, Go, etc) and familiarity with one or more infrastructure as code languages (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK) in a production capacity.
Experience building controls around export controlled information, CUI, and other sensitive data.
Understanding of counterintelligence concepts and their application in security operations, particularly for identifying and addressing insider threats.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Security, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering and 10+ years of security analyst experience; or 12+ years of security analyst experience without a degree.

US Salary Range

$191,000—$253,000 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.

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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.

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Company:
Anduril
Location:
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Job Type:
Internship
Experience Level:
Mid
Source:
Greenhouse
Status:
Active

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