Senior Systems Administrator, IT Operations Full Time NEW

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

Our team is dedicated to supporting the secure and seamless operation of enterprise technology across identity, endpoint management, infrastructure, classified, and user support services. We work in close collaboration with our Security, Infrastructure, and Engineering teams to ensure our employees have reliable access to the systems and tools they need, all while maintaining strict compliance and security requirements within a regulated environment.

We’re responsible for a broad mix of activities, including identity lifecycle management, endpoint support, operational troubleshooting, onboarding processes, and maintaining critical enterprise platforms. Team members gain valuable exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies, infrastructure tooling, advanced security practices, and foster cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to build deep experience across enterprise IT and security operations, directly contributing to initiatives that enhance reliability, scalability, and user experience for the entire organization.

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and skilled IT/Infrastructure professional to play a pivotal role in supporting our enterprise systems and day-to-day operations across identity, endpoint, and security-related platforms. You’ll be instrumental in assisting with Okta administration, troubleshooting SSO/MFA issues, managing endpoints, streamlining onboarding processes, providing operational support, and collaborating closely with our Security and Infrastructure teams.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and key stakeholders, contributing to the maintenance of secure, reliable services while gaining significant exposure to cloud infrastructure, automation, critical compliance requirements, and a wide array of enterprise technologies. This role is ideally suited for someone who thrives on problem-solving, enjoys learning new systems, and is eager to work across a variety of technical domains.

What You Will Do

• Perform Okta administration and support identity lifecycle management.
• Troubleshoot SSO/MFA issues and provide comprehensive user support.
• Coordinate effectively with security and infrastructure teams on critical initiatives.
• Participate in follow-the-sun operational support to ensure continuous service availability.
• Provide managed local IT support and deliver white-glove assistance to users.
• Manage IT asset lifecycles, including local stock and device management.
• Support secure onboarding processes for employees and contractors.
• Contribute to documentation and ensure process adherence in regulated environments.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a UK security clearance to minimum SC level.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering, infrastructure, or technical program execution experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required (typically around 10%).

Technical Expertise

• Demonstrable technical depth in one or more of the following domains: DevSecOps, software engineering, infrastructure engineering, or cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
• Cloud Platforms: AWS
• Network Security: TLS, PKI, firewalls, VLANs
• Virtualisation Technology: VMWare, KVM/QEMU
• Linux Operating Systems: Scripting and automation tooling, particularly Ubuntu and RHEL
• Experience with IAM/security platforms such as Okta, Entra ID/Azure AD, Google Workspace, and MDM tools.
• Proficiency in endpoint management platforms (e.g., Jamf, Intune, Kandji, SCCM).
• Familiarity with asset management and ticketing systems.
• Experience in enterprise support operations.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills and a customer-service mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing or maintaining distributed systems, secure networks, or infrastructure supporting autonomy, AI/ML, or big data workloads.
• Demonstrated ability to work across technical disciplines, influence without authority, and operate effectively in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.
• Experience working with international partners or navigating multi-nation technical or policy workflows.
• Hands-on experience with physical hardware, including rack-mounted storage, compute, and networking.
• Knowledge of network cryptography and VPN solutions (both software and accelerated/dedicated hardware).
• Familiarity with hardening standards such as FIPS, STIG, and CIS.
• Understanding of compliance standards like ISO, NIST, and Secure by Design principles.
• Experience with air-gapped or highly restricted networks

Benefits

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:

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

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We’ve observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To Ensure Your Safety And Help You Navigate Your Job Search With Confidence, Please Keep The Following Critical Points In Mind

• No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
• Please always verify communications:
• Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
• Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency’s authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
• Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender’s email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
• What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

Data Privacy

To view Anduril’s candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.