Senior Network Security Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Senior Security Network Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority for all classified network infrastructure. You will own the stability, security compliance, and lifecycle of all network hardware, encrypted connectivity, and cryptographic materials across all classification levels.

Embedded within the Cyber team, you will drive secure network design, STIG/JSIG posture, COMSEC accountability, and coordination with ISSM, RMF processes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• 8+ years designing, implementing, and managing enterprise network infrastructure in classified environments.
• Deep expertise with routing, switching, firewall technologies including Cisco IOS‑XE, NX‑OS.
• Experience with COMSEC operations and NSA coordination.
• Strong RMF, STIG and JSIG knowledge applied to network infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead RCAs and mentor engineers; active U.S. Secret clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and deploy network solutions across all classification levels.
• Maintain enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and cryptographic equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and drive permanent corrective actions.
• Ensure STIG/JSIG compliance and secure, highly available architectures.
• Collaborate with CAB and cross-functional teams on network-impacting changes.
• Own lifecycle of network hardware, firewalls, and cryptographic equipment.
• Serve as escalation point for complex network incidents and COMSEC issues.
• Coordinate with ISSM on ConMon requirements and multi-domain connectivity.
• Maintain network segmentation policies and firewall rule sets across domains.
• Support services like AD, DNS, DHCP, WSUS; assist with automation via Ansible.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Security architecture

COMSEC operations

RMF/STIG/JSIG

Incident root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Cisco IOS-XE

NX-OS

Security appliances

Firewalls

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We’re developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Senior Security Network Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority for all classified network infrastructure. In this role, you will own the stability, security compliance, and lifecycle of all network hardware, encrypted connectivity, and cryptographic materials across all classification levels. You will be embedded within the Cyber team, which owns all classified network infrastructure, firewall and segmentation policies, encrypted WAN connectivity, and COMSEC operations, ensuring the seamless integration of cryptographic devices with network-layer encryption. This is a high-impact leadership position requiring deep expertise in secure network architecture, STIG/JSIG compliance, and COMSEC accountability.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design, engineer, and deploy network solutions supporting mission requirements across all classification levels
• Support the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and cryptographic equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network performance and connectivity issues; drive root cause analysis (RCA) for major network incidents and implement permanent solutions
• Develop and maintain secure, highly available network architectures aligned with STIG compliance and JSIG posture requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions and serve as a key stakeholder in the Change Advisory Board (CAB) process for all network-impacting changes
• Own the operational health and full lifecycle of all network hardware, firewalls, routers, switches, and cryptographic equipment
• Serve as the definitive technical escalation for complex network incidents and COMSEC issues
• Ensure all network components maintain STIG compliance and JSIG posture; coordinate with the ISSM on network-level ConMon requirements
• Oversee all corporate classified WAN networks and manage connectivity across all sites and classification domains
• Maintain and enforce network segmentation policies and firewall rule sets aligned with JSIG protection level requirements
• Assist with the configuration and maintenance of enterprise services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS/patch repositories, and repository servers
• Assist with the development and maintenance of automation scripts and Ansible playbooks to reduce manual effort and enforce configuration consistency
• Assist with monitoring system health, performance, and security posture using available tooling; respond to alerts and anomalies proactively
• Assist with supporting ISSO-led vulnerability scanning and remediation, providing technical implementation for all CAT I/II/III findings within required timelines
• Assist with maintaining backup and recovery procedures, ensuring RPO/RTO targets are met across all environments
• Assist with building, documenting, and transitioning environments to steady-state operations following ATO, ensuring full knowledge transfer
• Support the IT Engineering Lead and ISSM during security assessments by providing technical demonstrations and collecting compliance evidence

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 8+ years of hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise network infrastructure in classified environments
• Deep expertise in routing, switching, and firewall technologies including Cisco IOS-XE, NX-OS, and security appliances
• Demonstrated experience with COMSEC operations, including key management, material accountability, and NSA coordination
• Strong understanding of STIG compliance, JSIG requirements, and RMF processes as they apply to network infrastructure
• Experience maintaining and enforcing network segmentation policies and firewall rule sets in multi‑domain classified environments
• Proven ability to lead root cause analysis for complex network incidents and implement permanent corrective actions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to serve as a technical escalation point and mentor to junior engineers
• Industry certification such as CCNP Security, CCNP Enterprise, CISSP, or equivalent
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with MACsec, HSRP, VRF, VPC, ACLs, BGP, and EIGRP
• Recent hands‑on experience with Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS platforms
• Recent experience supporting Cisco FTD or ASA firewalls or VPN concentrators
• Experience overseeing classified WAN connectivity across multiple sites and classification domains
• Familiarity with Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes and ITIL‑aligned change management
• CCNP certification or equivalent advanced networking credential

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 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

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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