Anduril
Security Investigations Program Lead (West)
$142K–$188K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Jul 13, 2026
- Experience
- 8 years of relevant work experience conducting or supporting security investigations, including leadership roles.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Security or Intelligence Studies, Criminal Justice or a related field.
About the job
Leads Western-region security investigations and helps build Anduril’s investigations capability, coordinating evidence gathering, threat analysis, and risk mitigation with internal and external partners.
What you'll do
- Direct complex internal and external threat investigations, including evidence collection, preservation, analysis, and root cause assessment.
- Develop investigative strategies, protocols, and procedures; produce reports and maintain auditable case files.
- Coordinate with internal teams and law enforcement or regulatory agencies, and contribute to risk mitigation and improvements to investigative frameworks.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Security or Intelligence Studies, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
- 8 years of relevant work experience conducting or supporting security investigations, including leadership roles.
- Experience leading complex security investigations in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving threat environment.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance at an appropriate level (Top Secret/SCI may be required).
Nice to have
- Experience developing and standing up a Security Investigations or Corporate Investigations capability.
- Experience conducting CI and Insider Threat investigations; advanced training in interview techniques.
Pay
$142,000 — $188,000 USD (base salary)
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