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 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.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a Network Administrator to join our rapidly growing team in Reston, VA. In this role, you will be responsible for administrative operations, monitoring, and alerting. You will will be focused on supporting our Corporate Technology infrastructure and critical services. You will have the opportunity to work with various technologies spanning different disciplines within Information Technology including enterprise networking, systems, datacenter, cloud, and applications. The Network Operations center is responsible for tier 2+ escalated requests and incidents for Corporate Technology services and infrastructure at Anduril. You will be identifying patterns, exploring opportunities for automation, illuminating training opportunities, and creating documentation while maintaining a continuous feedback loop with engineering teams. Network Operations Administrators function as maintainers of Anduril's Corporate Technology services and infrastructure. They will work with the guidance of engineering teams maintaining, replacing, and upgrading systems. Network Operations personnel will communicate with stakeholders across the business regarding the state of networks supported. They will also work with the various stakeholders to maintain relationships centered around best communication practices, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency. Network Operations Administrators will work on workflow efficiencies by identifying redundant work and implementing automation to conquer mundane tasks.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Provide tier 2+ support for escalated requests and incidents related to Anduril’s Corporate Technology services and infrastructure.
- Monitor network and system health, respond to alerts, and ensure high availability and performance of critical services.
- Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise networking systems, datacenter infrastructure, and cloud-based environments.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to perform system maintenance, upgrades, and replacements across Corporate Technology infrastructure.
- Identify recurring issues and patterns, proposing and implementing automation to reduce manual workloads and improve response times.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation, runbooks, and SOPs for troubleshooting and operational workflows.
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure clear communication, operational alignment, and service reliability.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years as a Network Administrator
- 3+ years as a System Administrator on different flavors of Unix/Linux
- Knowledge of automation / orchestration systems
- Advanced Linux administration skills (RHCSE Certification or equivalent experience is desirable)
- General understanding of networking principles and architecture (CCNA Certification or equivalent experience is desirable)
- Experience and general competency with:
- LDAP, Splunk, or Ansible/Other Orchestration Tools
- Package Management systems such as GIT, RPM, and YUM
- DNS, DHCP, Routing and Routed Protocols
- Cloud Services, including AWS, Azure, Oracle
- Systems-level troubleshooting for networks
- Administration scripting (Python preferable)
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- RHCSE and/or CCNA certifications
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Outstanding time management skills
- Intrinsic curiosity
- Self-motivation
- Attention to detail
US Salary Range
$150,000—$225,000 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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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