Senior System Administrator
Santa Ana, CA - USA
Job Summary
WHAT IS AIS
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.
WHAT YOULL DO:
- Provide 1st 2nd and 3rd tier IT support to Anduril employees across classified systems.
- Install operate maintain and troubleshoot air-gapped classified IT systems consisting of a variety of operating systems and hardware.
- Provide on-call on-site IT support (in accordance with a predefined schedule).
- Write instructional documentation and convey highly technical ideas in non-technical terms.
- Perform security hardening of systems using DISA STIGs and other best practice security guidelines.
- Install configure and maintain Windows workstations Windows servers and Linux operating systems
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
- Proactively takes ownership of projects and initiates actions without waiting for direction.
- Experience with physical hardware.
- Experience building deploying and troubleshooting air-gapped IT systems.
- Experience with automation and implementing solutions in an air-gapped environment.
- Collaborates effectively with Information Assurance and Security teams to maintain and enhance system integrity and compliance.
- Familiarity with NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and other Technical Security Concepts.
- Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware and containerization platforms like Podman.
- Currently possesses and maintains a DoD approved 8570/8140 baseline certification (Security SecurityX CySA CISSP etc).
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 years of experience in designing developing and implementing Classified IT enterprise systems and solutions
- Previous support to classified IT systems.
- Experience using Ansible for automation and configuration management.
- Experience with a scripting language to automate and solve reoccurring tasks
- Familiarity with networking concepts and managing network devices.
US Salary Range
$146000 - $194000 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles:Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles:We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- 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.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles:Traditional 401(k) Roth and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles:Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles:Superannuation plan.
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.
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