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Staff Security Analyst, Insider Threat

Created by tech innovators on a mission to solve critical challenges in national security, Anduril brings Silicon Valley ingenuity, speed, and funding to defense and security.

Anduril

Employee count: 51-200

Salary: 147k-253k USD

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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
$147,000—$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:

Healthcare Benefits

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
  • IE Roles:We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support:Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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/.

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Created by tech innovators on a mission to solve critical challenges in national security, Anduril brings Silicon Valley ingenuity, speed, and funding to defense and security. In less than a year, Anduril went from concept to product, with multiple deployments actively solving real world national security problems. Today, Anduril is in a rapid growth phase, deploying technology in diverse locations and developing pathmaking products that will change defense forever.

Anduril’s technology ethos is based in our founders’ experience delivering cutting-edge consumer hardware and national-security software, leveraging off-the-shelf components with custom engineering to bring products to market faster, cheaper and more effectively than ever before.

Our team includes makers, jacks of all trades, and deep specialists, working on delivering capabilities that the US and its allies will require to succeed--from autonomous vehicles, sensor platforms, and watercrafts, to cutting-edge applications of virtual reality and AI to national defense.

If you feel you’d be a good fit with our rapidly growing team of innovators, check out our careers page at https://www.anduril.com/careers or send us an email at careers@anduril.com.

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Learning and development budget

Continuing education stipend to grow your skills.

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51-200 employees

Founded in

2017

Chief executive officer

Brian Schimpf

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