Regional Physical Security Lead

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

As the Regional Physical Security Lead, you will run guarding and day-to-day physical security operations across our Australian sites, lead our in-house and contracted guard force, and set the standard for how our sites are kept secure.

Responsibilities

• Guard Force Leadership: Lead and supervise the in-house and contracted guard force across Anduril's Australian sites , rosters, post orders, coverage, training verification, performance, and conduct.
• Operational Oversight: Own day-to-day physical security operations across every AUS site: access control, patrols, alarm response, and the consistent application of security policies and post orders.
• Access Control & Perimeter Security: Enforce access procedures for people, vehicles, and materials entering and leaving our sites.
• Incident Response & Investigation: Act as first responder and on-call escalation point for security incidents, alarms, and emergencies.
• Security Systems & Monitoring: Ensure the effective operation, maintenance, and monitoring of physical security technologies , access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection.
• Security Risk & Vulnerability Assessments: Run regular physical security assessments across the AUS sites , access control, perimeter, CCTV, alarms, visitor management, and overall site vulnerability.
• Policy & Procedure: Develop, maintain, and drill site security procedures, post orders, and emergency and evacuation plans, aligned to the PSPF, DSPF, and each site's security plan.
• Industrial Security Support: Support security at classified facilities under the Security Officer , enforcing access, escort, and zone controls and the physical handling of classified holdings.
• Audit & Compliance Execution: Partner with the Security Officer on audit preparation , physical security evidence, records, and self-inspections , including preparing for and supporting Defence assessments such as DISP audits.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Work daily with site and operations leadership, Facilities, People, and WHS to fold security into operational workflows.
• Training & Awareness: Deliver toolbox training and security-awareness briefings to guards and site staff.
• Resource Management: Help manage operational security resources , equipment, supplies, and personnel , and contribute to the AUS security operations budget.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years' hands-on experience in physical or protective security operations, including guarding and security supervision.
• A current security licence valid in New South Wales (guarding / Class 1), or eligibility to obtain one.
• CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations (or equivalent).
• CPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management, or demonstrated equivalent supervisory experience.
• A track record of leading or supervising a guard force or security team.
• Sound, independent judgement in both routine and unpredictable situations.
• Credibility with senior internal stakeholders and external counterparts.
• Working knowledge of Australian protective security requirements (PSPF, DSPF).
• Hands-on experience operating and monitoring security technologies.
• Australian citizenship.
• Current first-aid and CPR certification.
• A full, clean Australian driver's licence.

Preferred Qualifications

• An existing NV1 (or higher) security clearance.
• A tertiary qualification in security or risk management.
• Experience in a DISP member environment.
• Experience supervising security across multiple sites or jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with SCEC-endorsed physical security equipment.
• Progress toward CPP50619 Diploma of Security and Risk Management.
• Relevant professional certifications.
• Emergency-management, warden, or crisis-response training.

Growth Path

This is a foundational hire for Anduril's Australian security operations, scoped today as a hands-on, multi-site physical security lead. As our footprint grows and the regional security team is built out under the Senior Manager of Security, APAC, this role opens onto broader security-operations leadership across the Asia-Pacific.

Location

Sydney-based, with regular travel to Anduril's other Australian sites.

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.