Security Operations Manager

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Core Operations : Security

Security Operations Manager at Anduril, a defense technology company. The role supports the Industrial and Special Programs security team, focusing on managing operations, leading projects, handling operational fire-fighting, redesigning processes, and managing budgets. Key responsibilities include budget forecasting, tracking variances, trend reporting, root cause analysis, policy development, and coordinating security training. Requires 10+ years of experience, including management consulting, operations, finance, or product/program management, strong emotional intelligence, communication skills, and an active Top Secret security clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. The ability to establish and cultivate collaborative partnerships across internal stakeholders to enable the delivery of solutions
  2. Help manage a team of professionals, providing guidance, training, and support.
  3. Establish and maintain relationships with Anduril counterparts to share best practices and ensure alignment with companywide initiatives.
  4. Develop and review internal policies standard operating procedures and provide recommendations and corrective actions to the process owners .
  5. Manage and coordinate with the Security Education and Training lead to develop and deliver training and awareness materials through a variety of platforms fostering a culture of security awareness and vigilance.

Skills

Required

  • 10+ years of work experience
  • 2+ years in management consulting, operations, finance, or product/program management
  • Strong emotional intelligence
  • Ability to solve operational problems
  • People-centric approach
  • Strong cross-functional relationship building
  • Strong communication skills
  • Stakeholder and executive engagement
  • High ownership
  • Ability to juggle multiple large projects and priorities
  • Ability to work onsite
  • Willingness to travel

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Security Management, Finance or a related field
  • Prior experience in the defense, security and intelligence community
  • Familiarity with vendor management and contract negotiation processes
  • Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
  • Experience leading change management initiatives
  • Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and financial modeling

What the JD emphasized

  • Must have an active Top Secret security clearance