Head of Security, APAC

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril is seeking a Senior Manager of Security, APAC based out of our expanding Sydney office. This is a greenfield regional leadership role: you will design, build, and lead Anduril's security function across Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Reporting to the Head of Security, you will establish and mature our security framework, protecting operations, facilities, personnel, and sensitive information across the entire APAC footprint. Australia is the most mature office and will serve as your operational base, but you will provide security leadership to all APAC offices as they scale. You will bring proven experience managing complex security operations across multiple countries, navigating government security relationships, and building high-performing teams from the ground up. ABOUT THE JOB 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. WHAT YOU'LL DO 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 re ... (truncated, view full listing at source)