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Anduril Industries

Personnel Security Specialist

On site

Washington, United states

$ 114,000 /year

Junior

Full Time

11-03-2026

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Skills

Security Policies and Procedures SAP Customer Service Networking Attention to detail Training Risk Assessment Computer Vision Databases Autonomy Organization

Job Specifications

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 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. Works within a collaborative team environment and takes independent action, analyzes problems, and provides focused solutions to effectively communicate information to various audiences orally and through written communications. Leverages 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 Request, 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; enters clearance information into the visitor database and/or researches information in DISS and SIMS clearance database.
Coordinate classified meetings requiring VARs; liaison between Security Services and Anduril meeting hosts to facilitate meetings.
Manage SCI billet program; prepares nomination packages, coordinates with customer sponsor’s COR and SSO, submits SCI VARs through customer sponsor, and assist with scheduling indoctrination and debriefing appointments.
Prepare SAP Program Access Requests (PARs), review SAP Pre-Screening Questionnaires, and coordinate with Contractor Program Security Officers (CPSOs) on PAR/PSQ submissions and SAP VARs.
Additional Duties:
Manage the SIMS 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 SIMS and other 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 guest

About the Company

Anduril is not a traditional defense contractor. We are shaping the future of defense, transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology. We emphasize speed and results and control our products from start to finish, including funding R&D to selling finished products off the shelf. Today, Anduril is in a rapid growth phase, deploying technology in diverse locations and developing path-making products that will change defense forever. We believe that everyone at Anduril can be a catalyst. Your perspective... Know more