Systems Administrator

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Systems Administrator to independently support Windows and Linux systems within secure enterprise environments. This role will diagnose and resolve hardware, OS, authentication, and network issues, and manage enterprise authentication and permissions.

You will collaborate with Cybersecurity and Engineering teams, maintain SOPs, and follow change-management processes. Based in Costa Mesa, CA, you’ll contribute to secure, resilient IT operations supporting defense

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Security+ or DoD 8140/8570-aligned certification required.
• Experience with Windows system administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Linux administration and command-line tools.
• Experience with Active Directory or centralized identity services.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with PowerShell or Bash scripting.
• Ability to work independently within security requirements and SOPs.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows and Linux workstations and systems.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, OS, application, authentication, and network issues.
• Manage user, group, permissions, and enterprise authentication using approved processes.
• Support domain-connected Windows and Linux systems, including domain membership and authentication.
• Provision workstations, deploy systems, patch, upgrade, and install approved software.
• Troubleshoot network issues and escalate when needed.
• Use logs and scripting to investigate and resolve issues.
• Support virtualization environments and VMs.
• Create and improve SOPs and technical documentation.
• Evaluate security impact before changes and follow change-management processes.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity and Engineers to resolve complex issues.
• Provide guidance to Junior Systems Administrators.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Security+ or DoD 8140/8570-aligned

Windows administration

Linux administration

Active Directory

TCP/IP network troubleshooting

PowerShell or Bash scripting

Documentation & communication

Independent work

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

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 ROLE

We are looking for a Systems Administrator to independently support and administer Windows and Linux systems within secure enterprise environments. This role is responsible for day-to-day system operations, advanced end-user support, troubleshooting issues beyond documented Tier 1 procedures, maintaining approved configurations, and owning technical issues through resolution or appropriate escalation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Administer, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows and Linux workstations and systems.
• Independently diagnose and resolve hardware, operating system, application, authentication, and network connectivity issues.
• Perform user, group, permission, service, file-system, and enterprise authentication administration using approved processes.
• Support domain-connected Windows and Linux systems, including troubleshooting domain membership and authentication issues.
• Support workstation provisioning, system deployments, patching, upgrades, approved software installations, and configuration changes.
• Troubleshoot TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing/connectivity, and physical network issues and determine when escalation to network engineering is required.
• Use system logs, Event Viewer, command-line tools, PowerShell and/or Bash to investigate and resolve technical issues.
• Support virtualization environments and virtual machines within established architecture and procedures.
• Create, maintain, and improve SOPs, technical documentation, and repeatable administrative processes.
• Evaluate operational and security impact before making changes and follow approved change-management and configuration-control processes.
• Partner with Cybersecurity, Engineers, and other technical teams to resolve complex issues and maintain secure system operations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Junior Systems Administrators as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification or higher DoD 8140/8570-aligned certification.
• Working knowledge of Windows system administration and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of Linux administration, command-line tools, permissions, services, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Active Directory or comparable centralized identity and authentication services.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, subnetting, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience independently troubleshooting systems using logs, diagnostic tools, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with PowerShell, Bash, or similar administrative scripting.
• Ability to work independently within established security requirements, SOPs, and configuration baselines.
• Strong documentation, communication, troubleshooting, and customer-service skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or similar virtualization technologies.
• Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or specialized technical applications.
• Experience in DoD, government, classified, or other regulated computing environments.
• Additional Microsoft, Linux, VMware, networking, or security certifications.

US Salary Range

$117,000 - $154,000 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:

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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