Comsec Custodian

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.

Anduril is expanding its footprint of secure cryptographic communications. The Comsec Custodian will be responsible for the day to day communications of classified environments at a variety of classification levels. Responsibilities include drafting policies, implementing security procedures, reviewing security practices, and evaluating the organization’s COMSEC program. A successful candidate will maintain and direct the receipt, custody, transfer, safeguarding, accounting, and destruction/disposition of the Communications Security key material.

As part of a small but growing team you will be expected to wholly own problem sets, develop solutions, and safeguard the communications security material for the organization as a whole.

• Conduct secure equipment (e.g., secure telephone and encryption devices) and classified keying material inventories, inspections and other COMSEC related support and oversight functions.
• Perform installation of secure telephone equipment (STE) and coordinate to deliver encryption device(s) and keying material to select Information Technology (IT) specialists maintaining classified networks.
• Administer a Top Secret inventory and document control program to account for COMSEC equipment and materials.
• Ensure proper physical security accreditation has been issued by designated Program Security Officers for supported facilities.
• Train personnel in COMSEC procedures and the use of related equipment.
• Conduct inventories per agency policy and report any discrepancy to government customer.
• Courier classified information and author receipts for classified materials.
• 20-40% Travel required to support multiple geographic locations.

• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Familiar with COMSEC requirements and procedures to include the acquisition, maintenance, operations and disposition of COMSEC equipment.
• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents.
• Experience with Modern Fill Devices (MFD) or Simple Key Loader (SKL).
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Programs.
• 2-4 years of experience in a Comsec role.

• Experience with the Communications Security Logistics Activity (CSLA), Information System Security Program Application (ISSPA), and COMSEC Automated Registration System (CARS).
• Experience with crypto evaluation reports and maintaining matrices of crypto items / keys.
• Completed the TRADOC-approved Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) course and the COMSEC Account Manager Course (CAMC). Experience with KMI Operating Account (KOA) Agents (KOAAs).

US Salary Range $113,000—$149,000 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:
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.

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.