System Administrator

Anduril Industries; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks an experienced IT professional to support classified systems across national security environments. You will install, operate, and troubleshoot air-gapped IT infra, ensuring secure operations for Windows and Linux workstations and servers.

The role requires active Top Secret clearance, DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification, and hands-on virtualization (VMware/Podman) with automation (Ansible). On-site support and security-focused mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing, developing, and implementing Classified IT enterprise systems.
• Experience with air-gapped environments and physical hardware.
• Active Top Secret clearance and DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification.
• Knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53, and related security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1st, 2nd, and 3rd tier IT support to Anduril employees across classified systems.
• Install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot air-gapped classified IT systems with diverse OS and hardware.
• Provide on-site IT support (on-call per schedule).
• Write instructional documentation and communicate highly technical ideas in non-technical terms.
• Perform security hardening of systems using DISA STIGs and best practices.
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux workstations and servers.

Skills

Classified IT experience

Physical hardware

Air-gapped systems

Automation in air-gapped

RMF/NIST 800-53

Virtualization: VMware

Podman

DoD 8570/8140

Top Secret clearance

Ansible

Scripting

Networking basics

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

$112,000—$149,000 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.