Regional Physical Security Lead

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 Security Operations Team consists of security infrastructure, guard force operations, and crisis management. Our mission is to safeguard Anduril’s people, assets, and operations through integrated security solutions that encompass proactive risk management, crisis preparedness, actionable threat intelligence, thorough investigations, executive protection, and 24/7 global monitoring. We are committed to anticipating and mitigating risks, responding immediately to incidents, and fostering a resilient security culture that enables Anduril to innovate and operate confidently in a dynamic global environment.

As Anduril continues to expand its presence and operational footprint in Southern California, we are seeking an experienced and proactive SoCal Regional Physical Security Lead
. This critical role will be responsible for the strategic leadership and day‑to‑day management of all physical security operations across Anduril’s facilities within the Southern California region. You will be the primary point of contact and subject‑matter expert for physical security, including the comprehensive oversight of our contracted guard forces, conducting rigorous physical security assessments, and ensuring robust physical security measures are in place to protect our personnel, assets, and sensitive operations.

This is an opportunity to shape and lead physical security initiatives in a high‑growth, dynamic environment.

• Regional Leadership: Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for all physical security functions across multiple Anduril sites within the Southern California region.
• Guard Force Management: Oversee the performance and management of all contracted security guard forces in the SoCal region. Ensure compliance with global Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), conduct regular performance reviews, and foster strong relationships with security vendors.
• Site Security Oversight: Act as the lead for day‑to‑day physical security management of sites in the Southern California AOR, implementing and enforcing Anduril's security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Physical Security Assessments: Conduct comprehensive, regular physical security assessments of all SoCal facilities. This includes evaluating access control systems, perimeter security, CCTV surveillance, alarm systems, visitor management, and overall site vulnerability.
• Risk Mitigation & Strategy Development: Identify potential physical security risks specific to the SoCal region and develop/implement effective mitigation strategies and enhanced security protocols.
• Budget Management: Manage the regional physical security budget for SoCal, ensuring efficient allocation of resources, cost control, and accurate financial reporting.
• Crisis Management Support: Provide crucial physical security support during crisis events within the SoCal region, working collaboratively with the broader Security Operations team and local site leadership to ensure rapid and effective response.
• Incident Investigation & Reporting: Lead or support investigations into physical security incidents, ensuring thorough documentation and timely reporting to stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with site leadership, Facilities, EHS, Legal, HR, and other internal departments, as well as local law enforcement and relevant…