Senior Manager of Security, APAC
Based in Sydney, this greenfield regional leadership role will design, build and lead Anduril's security function across Australia and the broader Asia‐Pacific region. You will report to the Head of Security and establish a comprehensive security framework to protect operations, facilities, personnel and sensitive information across all APAC sites.
What You'll Do
* Design and build Anduril's regional security function, establishing baseline security for new APAC offices and maturing the existing Australian program.
* Directly manage permanent and contract staff in Australia, recruiting, mentoring and growing a high‐performing regional security team.
* Lead the regional counterintelligence and threat management program, identifying and mitigating insider threats, conducting investigations and managing foreign intelligence risks.
* Lead executive protection efforts across the region, including VIP visit management for 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, ensuring compliance with Australian Government requirements (DSPF, ISM, DISP), international obligations (AUKUS, Five Eyes) and host‐nation regulations.
* Establish and maintain 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 security implications of new APAC office openings, facility expansions, and country entries, developing readiness plans for each.
* Implement and manage security technologies, systems and procedures in coordination with Global Security Operations; manage regional security budgets, resources and vendor relationships.
* Support personnel security processes including clearance sponsorship and ongoing suitability assessments.
* Travel regularly across the APAC region to provide in‐person security leadership and maintain government and partner relationships.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Security Management, International Relations, Business Administration or related field (equivalent experience may substitute).
* 10‐15 years progressive experience in security leadership roles, with at least 5 years at a regional or national level within defence, 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 stakeholder‐management skills.
* Strong analytical and problem‐solving abilities, capable of strategic thinking and hands‐on operational execution.
* Willingness to travel 20‐30% of the time across the APAC region.
* Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian NV2 Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience establishing new security programs and facilities from the ground up in international locations, particularly in Asia‐Pacific.
* Experience managing complex security risks across multiple countries or jurisdictions.
* Experience with AUKUS or Five Eyes security cooperation.
* Experience in a rapidly scaling technology or defence‐tech company.
* Understanding of export controls and international trade compliance related to defence technology.
* Familiarity with security regulatory environments across Asia‐Pacific and geopolitical dynamics affecting the defence industry.
* Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, CISM, CISSP.
* Master's degree in a relevant field.
* Proficiency in an Asian language is an advantage.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive base salary plus equity grants. A comprehensive benefits package is available, covering health, recovery and other support services. Full details are provided during the hiring process.
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