Linux System Administrator

Anduril; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a classified IT specialist to support air-gapped, DoD-aligned environments. You’ll install, operate, and harden Windows and Linux workstations/servers, maintain air-gapped systems, and contribute to security compliance with RMF/NIST standards.

This role requires DoD 8570/8140 baseline certs and an active TS clearance, with on-call, on-site support across classified networks. Strong virtualization (VMware) and container tooling (Podman) experience is essential, along

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing Classified IT enterprise systems.
• Experience with physical hardware.
• Experience building air-gapped IT systems.
• Automation in air-gapped environments.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF and security concepts.
• DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification (Security+, etc).
• Active U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1st–3rd tier IT support to employees across classified systems.
• Install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot air-gapped IT systems.
• Provide on-call, on-site IT support per schedule.
• Write instructional documentation and translate technical ideas for non-technical audiences.
• Perform security hardening using DISA STIGs and best practices.
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows workstations, Windows servers, and Linux OS.

Skills

IA collaboration

Virtualization

Containerization

Security basics

NIST RMF

Air-gapped environment

Education

No formal degree required

Tools

VMware

Podman

Ansible

Job description

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.

WHAT IS AIS?

Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Provide 1st, 2nd, and 3rd tier IT support to Anduril employees across classified systems.
• Install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot air-gapped classified IT systems consisting of a variety of operating systems and hardware.
• Provide on-call, on-site IT support (in accordance with a predefined schedule).
• Write instructional documentation and convey highly technical ideas in non-technical terms.
• Perform security hardening of systems using DISA STIG’s and other best practice security guidelines.
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows workstations, Windows servers, and Linux operating systems

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing Classified IT enterprise systems and solutions
• Experience with physical hardware.
• Experience building, deploying and troubleshooting air-gapped IT systems.
• Experience with automation and implementing solutions in an air-gapped environment.
• Collaborates effectively with Information Assurance and Security teams to maintain and enhance system integrity and compliance.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and other Technical Security Concepts.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies, such as VMware and containerization platforms like Podman.
• Currently possesses and maintains a DoD approved 8570/8140 baseline certification (Security +, SecurityX, CySA+, CISSP, etc).
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using Ansible for automation and configuration management.
• Experience with a scripting language to automate and solve reoccurring tasks
• Familiarity with networking concepts and managing network devices.

US Salary Range

$147,000 — $196,000 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:

Benefits

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