Security Analyst - Early Career Rotation Program

2026 Security Analyst - Early Career Rotation Program

Location:

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Compensation: $59,000 - 80,000 USD / year

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 Anduril Corporate Security team is looking for emerging leaders to join its inaugural Emerging Talent Rotational Program in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of how Anduril's Corporate Security team functions to protect our people, assets, and information, enabling the company's mission and growth. You will gain hands‑on experience across four critical security disciplines:
Strategic Security Services, Global Security Operations, Specialty Programs, and Technical Security. This program will establish a foundational knowledge base and critical skills that will be a springboard for a successful career in corporate security. We’re looking for proactive problem‑solvers with impeccable analytical abilities, keen attention to detail, and a high degree of adaptability and discretion. If you are a highly motivated recent graduate, eager to learn and make a visible impact in safeguarding a cutting‑edge technology company, this program is for you.

• Rotate through four key Corporate Security teams over 12 months (4 months each):
  • Rotation 1:
    Strategic Security Services (Travel Security, GSOC & Threat Intelligence):
    Contribute to assessing travel risks and developing mitigation strategies; support 24/7 Global Security Operations Center monitoring and incident response; assist in analysis and dissemination of relevant threat intelligence to key stakeholders.
  • Rotation 2:
    Global Security Operations (Physical Site Security Management, Guard Vendor Management, Event Security, Manufacturing Security, Badging Operations, M&A, & TCPs):
    Assist with physical security assessments; support oversight of guard force vendors; aid in planning and executing security for company events; learn and contribute to manufacturing security protocols; support badging and access control operations; participate in security integration aspects of M&A; and assist with Technology Control Plan implementation.
  • Rotation 3:
    Specialty Programs (Crisis Management, Law Enforcement Liaison Program & Corp Sec Investigations):
    Support the development and refinement of crisis management plans and exercises; assist in fostering relationships and coordinating with law enforcement agencies; learn the fundamentals of corporate security investigations, including evidence collection and reporting.
  • Rotation 4:
    Technical Security (Security Technology Overviews, Incident Response, Risk Assessment, and Investigation Techniques):
    Develop a deep understanding of security technology tools and platforms; learn incident response protocols; conduct risk assessments; and acquire investigative techniques across security events.
• Translate complex security data, risk assessments, and incident reports into actionable insights through executive briefings, dashboards, and written summaries. Present findings in regular team syncs and contribute to strategic planning, making recommendations that enhance security posture and drive proactive initiatives. Develop communication skills by conveying the 'so what' behind security intelligence to both security and non‑security stakeholders.
• Join a cohort of high‑potential early‑career professionals with structured mentorship and dedicated on‑job skill‑building workshops.
• Drive measurable improvements…