Systems Administrator, Classified IT at Anduril in Costa Mesa, CA

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 ABOUT THE JOB Anduril is seeking a Systems Administrator to directly support our most sensitive programs. You will be a part of the team administering operating system infrastructure, implement automated configurations, and support environment deployments across all classification levels using IaC methodologies. 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. WHAT YOU’LL DO Administer Windows and Linux systems across NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, and SAP environments Implement and maintain automated configuration management for operating systems Apply security baselines and STIGs through automated configuration tools Support Deployment team during environment builds ensuring proper OS configuration Configure and maintain enterprise services (AD, DNS, DHCP, repository servers, patching infrastructure) Monitor system health, performance, and security compliance using automated tools Troubleshoot complex OS issues including authentication, permissions, and application errors Maintain backup and recovery procedures ensuring RPO/RTO targets are met Document system configurations, automation code, and troubleshooting procedures Own deployed environments until successful ATO and user acceptance achieved Transition environments to Service Desk team with proper documentation and knowledge transfer REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Security clearance eligibility appropriate for assigned systems Strong expertise in Windows Server and/or Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) administration Experience with automation tools (Ansible, PowerShell DSC, scripting) Understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy, identity management, and LDAP integration Knowledge of STIGs, security hardening, and compliance scanning Expected Outcomes Maintain system uptime above 99.9% excluding planned maintenance Achieve patch compliance above 95% for critical/high severity updates within 30 days Reduce average provisioning time through automated deployment processes Pass all security audits and vulnerability scans with zero critical findings Successfully deliver environments achieving ATO without security deficiencies Document all configurations and automation enabling team knowledge sharing US Salary Range $113,000—$169,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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