IT Security Engineer, Space
Anduril · Costa Mesa, United States · 1d ago
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's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are seeking an IT Security Engineer to own and maintain classified infrastructure end-to-end, from operating system hardening and compliance scanning to virtualization management and enterprise service delivery. This role demands more than operational upkeep, it requires deep familiarity with how hardened security controls are applied, validated, and sustained across Windows, Linux, and virtual platforms. You'll work closely with security and engineering teams to ensure environments remain compliant, resilient, and mission-ready.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Administer Windows and Linux systems, maintaining approved hardened baselines at all times
- Manage virtual infrastructure (primarily VMware vSphere, and potentially vSAN and Horizon/VDI), including provisioning, patching, and STIG compliance for all virtual components
- Apply and maintain STIGs across Windows, RHEL, and VMware using SCAP, SCC, and manual validation; document all findings and remediation activities
- Configure and maintain enterprise services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS/patch repositories, and repository servers
- Develop and maintain automation scripts and Ansible playbooks to reduce manual effort and enforce configuration consistency
- Monitor system health, performance, and security posture using available tooling; respond to alerts and anomalies proactively
- Support ISSO-led vulnerability scanning and remediation, providing technical implementation for all CAT I/II/III findings within required timelines
- Maintain backup and recovery procedures, ensuring RPO/RTO targets are met across all environments
- Build, document, and transition environments to steady-state operations following ATO, ensuring full knowledge transfer
- Support the IT Engineering Lead and ISSM during security assessments by providing technical demonstrations and collecting compliance evidence
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience administering and hardening Windows Server and Linux (RHEL) in classified environments
- Hands-on VMware vSphere administration, including provisioning and patching
- Ability to apply and validate STIGs using SCAP/SCC tools
- Experience managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise patch management
- Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) and Ansible
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with VMware vSAN and Horizon/VDI environments
- Familiarity with engineering applications such as Siemens NX, Teamcenter, or other CAD/CAM/CAE software
- Experience building and transitioning environments through the ATO process to steady-state operations
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, RHCSA, VCP, or equivalent
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
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