IT Security Engineer, Space

Andurils 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. Were 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.

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. Youll work closely with security and engineering teams to ensure environments remain compliant resilient and mission-ready.

• 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

• 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

• 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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