Senior Systems Administrator, Classified IT

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 System Administrator to directly support our most sensitive programs. You will be a part of the team building and maintaining the critical classified infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the world’s best engineers and cybersecurity professionals as you help to implement cutting edge systems. You will work directly to support systems deployed across the globe in support of national security missions.

ABOUT THE JOB

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows workstations, Windows and Linux servers
• Directly assist with installation and setup of system of systems hardware from bare metal to platform base operating system
• Act as a Technical Lead for the Washington D.C. office, ensuring effective communication with Leadership in different time-zones and sites.
• Manage and monitor server performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions proactively
• Ensure the security and integrity of server infrastructure through regular audits and proactive measures
• Collaborate with other IT professionals to design and implement system upgrades, patches, and migrations
• Develop and implement automation scripts using Python and Ansible
• Collaborate with System Engineers in the uploading of container images into the deployment pipeline
• Support monitoring of pods deployed in a Kubernetes environment
• Provides technical guidance and mentoring of team members

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing Classified IT enterprise systems and solutions at manufacturing companies (Aerospace & Defense industry preferred).
• Proven expertise in one or more of the following, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows (10, 11, Server 2019, 2022), VMware (VxRail), Azure or AWS cloud services
• Experience performing Database Cloning, Backups, Restoring, Recovery, and Monitoring
• Experience implementing role-based access control concepts (e. g. SE Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris)
• Programming ability in one or more of the general scripting languages (Python, Go, Bash, Rust, etc)
• Experience in DevOps or SRE type roles
• Active TS/SCI Clearance.

US Salary Range$150,000—$225,000 USD

 

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,