Director of Counterintelligence @ Anduril

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.

The Director of Counterintelligence is responsible for leading and managing the counterintelligence (CI) functions across Anduril Industries globally. This executive role involves the development and implementation of strategies to identify, deter, and mitigate foreign intelligence entities’ and insiders attempts to collect sensitive information or conduct espionage activities against the company’s assets, personnel, and technologies. The director will work closely with government agencies, industry partners, and internal stakeholders to safeguard national security interests and the company’s proprietary information. The Counterintelligence Director must possess a deep understanding of espionage tactics and the ability to lead complex counterintelligence activities. They must be vigilant, strategic, and proactive in their approach to protecting sensitive information and technologies critical to national security.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Develop and oversee the execution of a comprehensive counterintelligence program tailored to the defense industry’s unique threats and requirements.
Coordinate with federal agencies, including the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and the FBI, to align company CI activities with national security priorities.
Lead efforts to identify potential espionage indicators, insider threats, and vulnerabilities within the organization.
Advise senior leadership on counterintelligence matters, threats, and risk mitigation strategies.
Manage a team of counterintelligence professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure effective CI operations.
Establish and maintain relationships with industry counterparts to share best practices and threat intelligence.
Oversee the investigation of suspected CI incidents and the development of appropriate response measures.
Conduct regular security briefings and training sessions for employees to foster a culture of security awareness and vigilance.
Implement security policies and procedures that comply with government regulations and contractual obligations.
Monitor global intelligence and security trends to adapt CI measures proactively.
Manage the budget and resources allocated to the counterintelligence program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Security Studies, Intelligence, Political Science, or a related field or equivalent experience in addition to 15 years counterintelligence and 5 years executive management experience
Extensive experience in counterintelligence within the defense sector or government agencies.
Demonstrated understanding of the intelligence threats facing the defense industry.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
Active security clearance at an appropriate level (Top Secret/SCI may be required).
Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and standards governing defense industry security.

US Salary Range

$168,000—$252,000 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:

Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

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.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you!

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