Senior Information Systems Security Officer, NGC2
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA · $147k–$196k a year · Posted November 9, 2026
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About the job
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 Connected Warfare division builds systems to support global command and control missions. We create joint, time-sensitive, multi-domain, ubiquitous, connected mesh ecosystems. Our ecosystem enables connected warfare with disproportional impact by connecting every robot, human, and sensor in every domain, bringing together hundreds of thousands of end points across the globe. We are the substrate that provides the source of truth for time-sensitive decisions, effectively transforming the way that militaries close kill chains and enable mission autonomy.
ABOUT THE JOB
As the ISSO for a large-scale Army Command & Control (C2) program, you will serve as the hands-on security practitioner responsible for day-to-day compliance execution and vulnerability management across a cloud-native platform. You'll work directly under the ISSM to manage CVE remediation workflows, review third-party vendor security artifacts, maintain authorization documentation in eMASS, and enforce continuous monitoring across multiple environments running on a Kubernetes-based PaaS.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Track and coordinate CVE remediation across all program environments using automated container vulnerability scanning, enforcing SLA timelines with owning engineering teams
Review third-party vendor onboarding security packages: container scan results, SAST reports, CSSP audit logging documents, POA&Ms, SBOMs, STIG checklists, and network/data flow diagrams
Validate STIG compliance using SCAP, Evaluate-STIG, and review against DISA STIGs for containerized applications and Kubernetes infrastructure
Manage and audit user access controls through the platform's role-based permission model, enforcing least privilege and RBAC across all environments
Monitor security events through coordination with the program's Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP), which runs 24/7 monitoring; review audit logs, investigate anomalies, and escalate per incident response procedures
Maintain all security artifacts in eMASS including POA&Ms, risk assessments, authorization letters, and continuous monitoring evidence across multiple eMASS records
Review platform Change Requests for security impact
Support RMF activities including security control assessments, SCA evidence collection, and ATO package preparation
Conduct weekly CVE expiry reviews, compile per-team remediation lists, and coordinate bulk outreach to engineering teams
Assist with ISA development and review for system interconnections and Cross-Domain Solution paths
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information assurance with hands-on compliance execution in a DoD environment
DoD 8570/8140 compliance at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, CySA+, or CCNA Security)
Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls, DISA STIGs, and RMF processes
Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and CVE remediation tracking workflows
Experience managing user access controls and conducting account/access reviews
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with container security scanning (Trivy, Grype, or similar) in Kubernetes environments
Familiarity with cloud PaaS platforms in a DoD context (IL2 through IL6)
Experience with eMASS for RMF package management and continuous monitoring
Hands-on experience reviewing third-party vendor security artifacts (SBOMs, SAST/DAST reports, POA&Ms) for onboarding decisions
Familiarity with Cross-Domain Solutions and multi-enclave environments
CompTIA CySA+, CEH, or GIAC certifications
US Salary Range $147,000 — $196,000 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:
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