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Anduril Industries · 1 day ago

Systems Administrator

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$113K/yr - $169K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Systems Administrator to manage the deployment, maintenance, and support of software and tools in their manufacturing lines, ensuring production systems are secure and reliable while collaborating with various teams.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and maintain hardware, servers, and software systems across the manufacturing line while managing their full lifecycle, including provisioning, updates, tracking, and retirement

Design, configure, and support network infrastructure—switches, VLANs, routing, wireless, and segmentation—to ensure reliable, low-latency connectivity for production environments

Build, harden, and maintain physical and virtual servers for manufacturing applications, ensuring performance, security, and high availability

Monitor system, server, and network performance across the factory floor, proactively identifying and resolving issues that could impact production throughput or on-time manufacturing

Support deployment and integration of factory stations, endpoints, and production equipment, coordinating with engineering and operations to ensure smooth transitions and minimal downtime

Implement security controls, access management, and compliance standards across servers, endpoints, and network infrastructure

Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and network issues in time-sensitive manufacturing environments and provide clear updates to stakeholders

Document deployment processes, configurations, and troubleshooting guides, while recommending improvements that increase scalability, reliability, and factory efficiency

Qualification

Windows/Linux administrationNetwork configurationServer managementSecurity principlesAsset trackingTroubleshooting skillsCommunicationDocumentation skillsCollaboration with teamsFast-paced environment

Required

5+ years as a Systems or Network Administrator in manufacturing, industrial, or high-throughput environments, with strong experience managing servers, endpoints, and production equipment

Proficiency in Windows/Linux system administration, including server buildout, virtualization, imaging, and endpoint lifecycle management

Hands-on expertise configuring and troubleshooting network components such as switches, firewalls, VLANs, routing, DNS, and VPN services

Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, server, and networking issues in fast-paced, production-critical environments

Experience with asset tracking, configuration management, and maintaining accurate inventories of deployed hardware and systems

Strong understanding of security principles, including access controls, endpoint hardening, and secure network design

Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey system status, risks, and updates

Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. either SECRET or TS clearance

Preferred

Experience supporting MES, ERP, or factory software platforms, as well as OT networks, PLCs, or SCADA systems

Background in designing or supporting hybrid IT/OT network architectures, virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V), or containerized environments

Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or SCCM for server or system deployment and configuration

Experience with asset management platforms, CMDBs, or reliability engineering practices like redundancy and failover planning

Relevant certifications such as Server+, Azure Administrator, CCNA, or ITIL

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.