Anduril Industries

Personnel Security Specialist

Anduril Industries • $86K — $114K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma and two years of related administrative and customer service experience.
  • Excellent organization and tracking skills, attention to detail.
  • Experience conducting briefings and explaining security processes.
  • Familiar with DoD regulations including NISPOM and 32 CFR Part 117.
  • Proficient in DoD clearance processes like DISS, NBIS, and SIMS.
  • Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
  • Must hold a current U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Support personnel security team under U.S. government policies.
  • Manage personnel clearance investigations and access requests via DISS.
  • Guide employees on managing clearances per adjudicative guidelines.
  • Respond to security service inquiries in person and virtually.
  • Process visitor requests and maintain clearance databases.
  • Coordinate classified meetings and liaise with meeting hosts.
  • Manage security databases and ensure information accuracy.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package at little to no cost.
  • Support for health and recovery needs.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
  • Commitment to employee welfare and professional growth.
Full Job Description


ABOUT THE TEAM

The Industrial Security team is a highly specialized security team responsible for managing Anduril's cleared personnel, classified programs, and secure facilities. We operate at the intersection of cutting-edge defense technology and stringent security requirements, ensuring the integrity and protection of national security. Our team is composed of experts in security management, compliance, risk assessment, and physical security, dedicated to upholding the highest standards of security in support of national and international defense initiatives while providing the best customer service, both within Anduril and externally.

ABOUT THE JOB

Serve as a member of Anduril Industries Security Services Team supporting employees throughout the United States. Work within a collaborative team environment and take independent action, analyze problems, and provide focused solutions to effectively communicate information to various audiences orally and through written communications. Leverage expertise with US government security policies and procedures as it relates to the personnel security program. Maintain responsibility for updates to various databases, security clearance processing, and review documentation for accuracy and completeness. Address personnel security matters and other clearance-related actions for personnel requiring clearances for collateral and SCI positions. Interact daily with internal and external clients and government security officials to resolve issues.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Support our Personnel Security Team in accordance with government policies, which has duties as outlined below:
  • Manage and initiate personnel clearances background investigations and process visit access requests (VARs) and mandatory SEAD 3 reporting via Defense Information System for Security (DISS).
  • Provide employees with personnel security guidance consistent with the 13 adjudicative guidelines to assist them in managing their clearances.
  • Handle in-person and virtual requests and inquiries, as it pertains to Security Services Help Requests, Security Information Management System (SIMS), Security Forms, Incoming/Outgoing Visit Request, New Hire Orientation Briefings, Cleared Employee Training, Foreign National Contacts and Foreign Travel Briefings.
  • Process visitor requests; enter clearance information into the visitor database and/or research information in DISS and SIMS clearance database.
  • Coordinate classified meetings requiring VARs; liaison between Security Services and Anduril meeting hosts to facilitate meetings.
  • Manage clearances for SCI billeted programs; prepare nomination packages, coordinate with customer sponsor's COR and SSO, submit SCI VARs through customer sponsor, and assist with scheduling indoctrination and debriefing appointments.
  • Additional Duties:
    • Manage the internal security database with clearance, access, visit, and adverse information.
    • Communicate with Anduril employees on additional information requests.
    • Enforce Anduril's security policies and procedures.
    • Update databases for clearance and visitor tracking.
    • Ensure Anduril information in DISS is accurate and timely.
    • Assist the Security Services Team, as needed.
    • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma and two years of related administrative and customer service experience.
  • Possesses excellent organization and tracking skills, and attention to detail and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with conducting briefings and debriefings; ability to clearly explain security processes and procedures
  • Experience with DoD 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
  • Experience with DoD Manual 5105.21 Volumes 1 and 3.
  • Experience with DoD clearance processes such as DISS, NBIS, eAPP, SF86, and SIMS is desired.
  • Proficiency in use of computers and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
  • Ability to communicate and interact professionally and courteously both orally and in writing with all levels of employees and guests.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality is required. Anduril is an "in-person" office.
  • Ability to handle multiple demands and prioritize workload based on urgency.
  • Must hold a current U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Familiar with DISS and NBIS.
  • Familiarity with SIMS or other security software.


US Salary Range

$86,000-$114,000 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 [redacted].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 [redacted].
  • 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 [redacted].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 [redacted]. 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/.

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.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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