ABOUT THE TEAM

The Technical Security (TechSec) team at Anduril leads the charge in protecting our people, assets, and innovations. We design and implement cutting-edge security solutions that integrate physical and digital measures, leveraging AI and autonomous systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. Our mission is to create a secure environment that enables Anduril's transformative work in defense technology. We're not just responding to security challenges – we're anticipating and solving them, ensuring Anduril's continued growth and innovation in a complex global landscape.

ABOUT THE JOB

As the Access Control Lead at Anduril Industries, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the day-to-day physical access control for all Anduril sites. You will drive the gatekeeping, customer facing, function of our team - everything from credentialing to visitor management. You’ll drive our standards and processes regarding everything from badge technology to visitor management, ensuring a frictionless experience for all of our employees, contractors, and guests. This role is critical to maintaining our security posture while enabling our fast-paced work environment. You will report to the Technical Security Access Control Manager within our Corporate Security organization.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Issue credentials to all Anduril employees, contractors, and guests
• Create, assign, maintain, revoke, and audit access within our enterprise access control system
• Process all physical access requests using an enterprise ticketing system (e.g. Jira) and/or communication platform (e.g. Slack)
• Manage and maintain visitor access within our enterprise visitor management system, including kiosk deployments at new sites
• Maintain appropriate site supply inventory and serve as escalation point for regional access control needs
• Train team members to assist with printing badges and maintain visitor management hardware
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to define space ownership and appropriate area approvers
• Assist with continuous development of access control policies, procedures, and technical solutions across Anduril's growing facility footprint
• Monitor compliance with security policies and identify/remediate vulnerabilities or violations
• Perform regular audits of access control systems and user permissions
• Support incident response for security breaches related to access control
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience managing enterprise physical access control systems
• Experience in creating and modifying access credentials in enterprise access control systems
• Knowledge of security principles, access control hardware, and integration capabilities
• Experience developing security policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Experience with identity management systems and access governance frameworks
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Flexibility in schedule management, prioritization of tasks, and adaptability to rapidly changing environments
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional certifications such as PSP, APP, CSPM, etc.
• Strong project management skills and experience with large-scale security system implementations
• Adept at working in a fast-paced environment and making sound decisions in emergency situations
• Experience with cloud-based access control solutions and mobile credentials
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or other secured facilities
• Knowledge of NISPOM, and other relevant security regulations
• Familiarity with biometric authentication systems
• Understanding of IT security principles and identity management