Global Event Security Manager

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Anduril continues to grow and tackle complex government and defense missions, we are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Global Event Security Manager to build and lead our event security function. You will be the primary focal point for all security matters related to Anduril events. Your mission is to safeguard our company's people, technology, and information at a wide range of events—from confidential internal meetings to major international defense trade shows. This role is focused on the holistic security of the event environment, regardless of attendance. You will be the strategic mind and operational leader responsible for creating a secure bubble around our activities, ensuring the physical and informational integrity of our assets in dynamic and often high-threat environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Security Management, Criminal Justice, etc.) or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in a security management role with a background in corporate security (defense/aerospace), federal law enforcement (FBI, DSS, Secret Service), or Military (Special Operations, Police, Intelligence).
• Demonstrated experience planning and leading security for high-risk, high-visibility events.
• Strong understanding of event security principles, risk assessment, and crisis management.
• Familiarity with executive protection protocols is required for effective coordination.
• Working knowledge of U.S. government regulations, including ITAR and procedures for protecting CUI.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently (30-60%), both domestically and internationally.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP).
• Direct experience operating in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Experience working in government contracting or defense industry environments.
• Proven experience working cross-functionally with legal, events, and communications teams.
• Proficiency in a second language.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive event security strategy.
• Conduct detailed threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments for all events and create robust security protocols and emergency response plans.
• Collaborate with the Counterintelligence and Threat Intelligence teams to analyze their findings and identify specific risks to event personnel, assets, and information.
• Serve as the primary security liaison to the Events Team, coordinate with the Counterintelligence team to mitigate information security risks, liaise with the Executive Protection (EP) team for seamless integration, and partner with regional Physical Security teams.
• Lead all on-site security operations, design and manage access control and credentialing, ensure the secure handling of sensitive equipment (CUI), and provide pre-event security briefings to all staff.
• Source, vet, and manage contracts with third-party security vendors.
• Ensure all operations are in strict compliance with ITAR, EAR, and other government regulations.
• Conduct thorough after-action reviews and create detailed post-event reports to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior