Manager, Enterprise Security Engineering
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for cybersecurity specialists continues to soar, with a projected 35% growth by 2027, companies like Anduril are at the forefront of innovation. With a focus on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology, Anduril's commitment to security is unwavering. The Manager, Enterprise Security Engineering role is pivotal, requiring a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic vision. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to navigate complex security landscapes, lead high-performing teams, and drive the implementation of cutting-edge security solutions. Before applying, it's essential to understand the evolving nature of cyber threats and the critical role that security engineers play in safeguarding sensitive information.
Job Description
About the Role
The Manager, Enterprise Security Engineering at Anduril is a pivotal role that requires a deep understanding of security engineering principles, a proven ability to lead and manage high-performing teams, and a strategic vision for implementing cutting-edge security solutions. This role is part of Anduril's Security Engineering team, which is tasked with building and scaling world-class defensive controls to protect the infrastructure that supports Anduril's defense technology products. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Anduril's commitment to innovation and its mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology make this role particularly exciting for those who are passionate about cybersecurity and its applications in the defense industry. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, to lead and grow a team of talented security engineers, and to contribute to the development of Anduril's security roadmap.
Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. This technology is at the heart of Anduril's defense technology products, and the Security Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring its security and integrity.
What You Will Do
- Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of security engineers
- Set technical direction and establish clear standards for engineering excellence and ownership
- Partner in hiring, performance management, and career development
- Define and execute the security roadmap for infrastructure, remote access/ZTNA, endpoint, and M&A
- Design and implement security controls across cloud, production, and corporate infrastructure
- Develop tools and systems to improve security posture and operational efficiency
- Conduct security architecture and design reviews for systems and applications
- Partner across infrastructure, IT, product, and security teams to reduce risk while enabling velocity
- Stay up-to-date with emerging threats and technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve Anduril's security posture
- Collaborate with the wider engineering team to ensure that security is integrated into all aspects of the product development lifecycle
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of security controls, processes, and procedures
What We Are Looking For
- Ability to work autonomously, take ownership of projects, and collaborate across teams
- Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous requirements into clear technical roadmaps and delivered outcomes
- Strong programming ability in one or more general-purpose languages (Python, Go, Rust, etc.)
- Experience with one or more infrastructure as code languages (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK) in a production capacity
- Experience conducting security architecture or design reviews around custom business applications
- Strong understanding of modern attack vectors and defensive mitigation strategies
- Experience working with cloud platforms and deploying applications through CI/CD pipelines
- Experience implementing security controls across endpoints, corporate cloud environments, and internal infrastructure
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance
- Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team of security engineers
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Nice to Have
- Experience building bespoke solutions in high-growth and high-complexity environments
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP security ecosystem and tooling
- Strong experience with Linux operating systems
- Knowledge of Excel and its applications in security engineering
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary
- Equity grants
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, recovery, and other benefits
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of Anduril's security roadmap
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development opportunities, including training and career advancement
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Access to the latest security tools and technologies
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
- A culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning
How to Stand Out
- Tip: When applying for this role, make sure to highlight your experience in security engineering, particularly in leadership positions or roles that involve building and scaling high-performing teams.
- Be prepared to discuss your approach to security architecture and design reviews, including how you stay current with emerging threats and technologies.
- Having a strong understanding of cloud security platforms and experience with CI/CD pipelines is crucial; be ready to provide specific examples of your experience in these areas.
- Showcasing your ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders is essential; prepare examples that demonstrate your interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Consider including a portfolio or examples of your work in security engineering, such as reports from security architecture reviews or descriptions of security controls you've designed and implemented.
- When negotiating salary, remember to factor in the total compensation package, including equity grants and benefits, rather than just focusing on the base salary.
- Be wary of recruitment scams; ensure you are communicating directly with Anduril representatives and that all interactions are through official channels.
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