This role leads locally and regionally while partnering globally, working hand-in-hand with HQ-based teams such as Counterintelligence, Global Security Operations, and Security Systems to deliver a unified security posture across the region. You will shape comprehensive programs spanning physical security, protective security, industrial security, counterintelligence, and executive protection (including VIP visit management), in close collaboration with global Directors and the existing industrial security leadership in Australia.

Beyond building programs, you will foster a security-conscious culture across the APAC workforce, making security everyone's responsibility, not just the security team's. Anduril moves fast, and so will you. If you thrive in ambiguity, want to build something meaningful in a high-tempo defense technology environment, and can blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build Anduril's regional security function across the Asia-Pacific, establishing security baselines for newer offices while maturing the established Australian program.
• Directly manage permanent and contract staff in Australia. Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing regional security team, identifying when local security resources are needed in each country as scale increases.
• Lead the regional counterintelligence and threat management program in partnership with the global Counterintelligence team, identifying and mitigating insider threats, conducting security investigations, and managing foreign intelligence risks specific to the APAC operating environment.
• Develop and maintain protective security frameworks for personnel, information, and facilities across the region.
• Lead executive protection efforts across the region, including security arrangements for VIP visits from senior government officials, military leadership, and key partners.
• Oversee the protection of classified and sensitive information, intellectual property, and critical infrastructure across all APAC jurisdictions.
• Translate global security strategies into actionable regional plans, ensure compliance with Australian Government requirements (DSPF, ISM, DISP), international obligations (AUKUS, Five Eyes), host nation regulations, and Anduril's global security standards.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with government security agencies across the region, including Australian defence, policing, and intelligence agencies and equivalent bodies in other APAC countries.
• Assess and advise on the security implications of new APAC office openings, facility expansions, and country entries, developing security readiness plans for each.
• Provide strategic advice to the Head of Security and regional leadership on security matters affecting business objectives and growth initiatives.
• Implement and manage security technologies, systems, and procedures in coordination with Global Security Operations, ensuring the security of facilities, personnel, and data across multiple sites and countries.
• Manage regional security budgets, resources, and vendor relationships.
• Support personnel security processes including clearance sponsorship, management, and ongoing suitability assessments through AGSVA and equivalent processes in other APAC jurisdictions.
• Travel regularly across the APAC region to provide in-person security leadership, conduct site assessments, and maintain government and partner relationships.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field; extensive relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in security leadership roles, with at least 5 years operating at a regional or national level within the defence industry, government, or a highly regulated sector.
• Proven expertise in physical security, industrial security, and counterintelligence methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience with Australian Government security frameworks, particularly DISP, DSPF, and AGSVA clearance processes.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders, build cross-functional relationships, and develop talent across cultural boundaries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of strategic thinking and hands-on operational execution in dynamic, high-pressure situations.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the APAC region (estimated 20-30% of time).
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian NV2 Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with establishing new security programs and facilities from the ground up in international locations, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Experience managing and mitigating complex security risks across multiple countries or jurisdictions.
• Experience with AUKUS or Five Eyes security cooperation arrangements.
• Experience working in a rapidly scaling technology company or a defence tech environment.
• Understanding of export controls and international trade compliance related to defence technology, including Australian DSGL, US ITAR, UK Export Control Act 2002, and AUKUS licence-free frameworks.
• Familiarity with security regulatory environments across the Asia-Pacific region, including the geopolitical dynamics affecting defence industry operations in the region.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, CISM, CISSP).
• Master's degree in a relevant field such as Security Management, International Security, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in an Asian language is a significant advantage but not required.

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Program Manager, Industrial Security

Location

Washington, DC

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

Corporate Security

Compensation

• $194.4K – $279K • Offers Equity

The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. If the role is non-exempt, overtime pay will be provided consistent with applicable laws. In addition to the salary range listed above, total compensation also includes generous equity, performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees, and the following benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts

• Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)

• Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees

• 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)

• Mental health and wellness support

• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage

• Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth

• Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible

• Relocation support for eligible employees

• Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.

More details about our benefits are available to candidates during the hiring process.

This role is at-will and OpenAI reserves the right to modify base pay and other compensation components at any time based on individual performance, team or company results, or market conditions.

About the Team

The Corporate Security team is responsible for the security and protection of all OpenAI employees and executives. We are committed to creating and maintaining a secure environment that allows our team members to focus on their work without fear of harm or disruption.

About the Role

OpenAI is seeking an Industrial Security Program Manager in DC to help develop and scale a world-class industrial security program across multiple locations, including San Francisco and Washington DC. In this role, you will be responsible for tracking and enabling workstreams for cleared frameworks, programs, vendors, and relationships for meeting objectives of Industrial Security. You will collaborate closely with government partners, contractors, and internal teams to safeguard sensitive projects and R&D initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone who combines deep expertise in US Government industrial security programs with hands-on program execution and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and track program management plans, budgets, schedules, presentations, deliver training, and ensure audits are passed meeting the highest standards.

• Partner closely with GRC, facilities, and others to ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD 705, DoD/IC regulations, and other federal requirements to enable rapid execution on OpenAI for Government’s programs.

• Support multi-year security roadmaps to support OpenAI Public Sector projects, accredited facilities, and sensitive R&D initiatives, balancing the agile nature of our business with the timelines and requirements associated with US Government contracts.

• Support multi-site industrial security programs, including San Francisco, Washington DC, and other location as the business expands. This may include supporting foreign government security requirements as needed.

• Develop plans, roadmaps, track accreditation, and operational management of multiple accredited facilities and controlled areas as needed to support our partnerships with the US Government.

• Participate in construction and accreditation efforts in partnership with government agencies, design engineers, vendors and contractors.

• Ensure facilities meet and exceed required standards, with ongoing accreditation audits and readiness checks.

• Act as surge support for Industrial Security when operational demands are high.

• Ensure frameworks are met for NISPOM, ICDs, SAPs, OPSEC, Insider Threat and continuous evaluation programs.

• Develop and mature processes and programs such as, onboarding to the company and contracts, security indoctrinations, required reporting and approvals, security awareness, and similar security processes so the business can scale.

• Attend Program Management Reviews with OpenAI teams and Government representatives, ensuring smooth communication and compliance.Identify gaps and establish Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAM)s to address them.

• Partner with OpenAI for Government and Legal teams on security-related contract preparation, submissions, and compliance tracking.

• Map and assists all federal inspections, audits, and incident investigations, maintaining a best-in-class compliance record.

• Develop and monitor SOPs and plans for sensitive material control, secured communications, and reporting requirements.

• Develop advanced security training.

• Continuously evaluate security programs for improvement

You may be a fit for this role if you have:

• 5+ years of experience in industrial security, with significant experience in industrial security operations for multi-site programs with a large Fortune 500 Tech Firm.

• An active TS/SCI security clearance (Full Scope Polygraph strongly preferred).

• Expert knowledge of US Government security standards.

• Experience participating in the building and accrediting multiple accredited facilities and controlled areas.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex security issues and develop effective solutions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with government partners, contractors, and internal teams.

• Strong program management skills, with the ability to create and track program management plans, budgets, schedules, and presentations.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and reports.

• Ability to travel as needed to support business requirements.

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About the Role

OpenAI is seeking an Industrial Security Lead to help develop and scale a world-class industrial security program across multiple locations, including San Francisco, Washington DC. In this role, you will be responsible for building and managing secure facilities that enable work with Government partners, overseeing government-required personnel security programs, and ensuring strict compliance with U.S. government regulations. You will collaborate closely with government partners, contractors, and internal teams to safeguard sensitive projects and R&D initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support tactical operations of the OpenAI’s industrial security program, partnering closely with GRC, facilities, and leadership to ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD 705, DoD/IC regulations, and other federal requirements to enable rapid execution on OpenAI for Government’s strategic programs.

• Support multi-year security roadmaps to support OpenAI Public Sector projects, accredited facilities, and sensitive R&D initiatives, balancing the agile nature of our business with the timelines and requirements associated with US Government contracts.

• Be on the team supporting classified facilities, SOPs, Fixed Facility Checklists, and related documents.

• Participate in construction and accreditation efforts in partnership with government agencies, design engineers, and contractors.

• Ensure facilities meet and exceed required standards, with ongoing audits and readiness checks.

• Support all aspects of personnel security management associated with OpenAI Public Sector efforts, working directly with government partners to ensure compliance.

• Expert knowledge of using government databases such as DISS, NBIS, and Scattered Castles.

• Support implementation and operations of insider threat and continuous evaluation programs.

• Manage security onboarding, required reporting and approvals, and personnel readiness efforts to ensure staff can support OpenAI Public Sector efforts.

• Liaison with Government security representatives, ensuring smooth communication and compliance with clearances and facilities.

• Support all federal inspections, audits, and incident investigations, maintaining a best-in-class compliance record.

• Manage sensitive material control, secured communications COMSEC, and reporting requirements.

• Conduct risk assessments of relevant operations and drive mitigation initiatives.

• Develop advanced security training.

• Manage related OPSEC programs and Program Protection Plans.

Requirements

• Have 5+ years of experience in industrial security.

• Have an active TS/SCI security clearance Full Scope Polygraph.

• Have expert knowledge of the 32 CFR Part 117, Intelligence Community Directives and Special Access Programs. This is relative to personnel security, facility accreditations and operations, and classified communications.

• Have experience as an FSO, CSSO, or CPSO with DoD, IC and SAP customers.

• Have exceptional communication skills and executive presence, with experience briefing leadership and government officials.

Preferred

• Background in fast-paced AI, R&D, or high-tech environments.

• Advanced certifications such as ISP, CPP, or SPeD.

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or similar.

• Experience using Security Controls, Threat S

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