Senior Security Engineer, Network
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to competitive salary range, strong company mission, and clear growth potential in cybersecurity.
- Competitive salary: $154,000–$231,000/year
- Cutting-edge technology impact in the defense sector
- Full range of benefits including mental health and family support programs
- Requires detailed, technical knowledge in cybersecurity
Pros
- Salary range of $154,000–$231,000 per year is competitive for the security engineering field.
- Work on advanced technologies in a growing defense technology company.
- Strong emphasis on employee benefits and support for work-life balance.
Cons
- Needs an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance which may limit some applicants.
- Potentially demanding workload given the importance of security in defense.
- Limited to specific geographic locations due to security clearance.
Who it's for
Mid to Senior Level • On-site with some remote potential
Good fit
- Experienced security engineers with network experience
- Professionals seeking impactful technology roles in national security
- Candidates with strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments
Not recommended for
- Beginners without relevant cybersecurity experience
- Those looking for complete remote work options
- Candidates who prefer predictable, low-pressure tasks
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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's Security Engineering team is looking for a security engineer to focus on building world class defensive controls to protect the infrastructure around our advanced defense technology products. In this role, you'll design and implement advanced security architecture that protects our global network while serving as a critical security partner across the enterprise.
ABOUT THE JOB
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Architect and implement defensive security controls for cloud, production, and corporate environments
- Support the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of network security tools
- Build systems to support automation, visibility, and threat detection for efforts across various information security and infrastructure teams
- Independently drive security initiatives and foster a security-first mindset across the organization
- Work closely with Network, Infrastructure, and other partner teams to review designs and use-cases, ensuring our networks are secure by design
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with routing, switching, and network design principles
- Experience conducting network architecture or design reviews from a security perspective
- Knowledge of modern adversary tradecraft and mitigating controls
- Experience with programming in one or more general purpose languages (Python, Go, Rust, etc)
- Familiarity with one or more infrastructure as code languages (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK) in a production capacity
- Experience developing and implementing network-based defensive controls in corporate and industrial production environments
- Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of complex projects
- Have participated in or supported incident response events
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP security ecosystem and tooling
- Experience building bespoke solutions in high-growth high-complexity network environments
- Strong experience with Linux operating systems
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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