Systems Administrator

📋 Job Overview

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 Anduril Industries

We are looking for an Junior Systems Administrator to provide hands-on IT and systems support within secure enterprise environments. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical fundamentals who is looking to grow their systems administration experience while supporting Windows and Linux workstations, end users, hardware, applications, and basic network connectivity.

🎯 The Role

You will work alongside experienced Systems Administrators and Engineers to troubleshoot issues, maintain systems, support specialized applications, and ensure work is performed in accordance with established technical and security requirements.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 technical support for workstation, hardware, application, authentication, and connectivity issues.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows and Linux workstations and associated peripherals.
• Perform basic systems administration using established procedures and approved configuration baselines.
• Troubleshoot common network connectivity issues involving TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and physical connections.
• Install and support approved business and engineering applications.
• Diagnose hardware, software, network, and authentication issues and escalate complex problems when appropriate.
• Support workstation provisioning, deployments, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• Create and maintain clear SOPs, troubleshooting documentation, and technical work instructions.
• Accurately document work performed and resolutions within ticketing and documentation systems.
• Maintain accountability of systems, hardware, and equipment within assigned environments.
• Follow established security procedures, access controls, configuration requirements, and change-management processes.
• Partner with Systems Administrators, Engineers, Cybersecurity, and other technical teams to resolve issues and support the environment.

📌 Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification or higher DoD 8140/8570-aligned certification.
• Foundational knowledge of Windows desktop operating systems and troubleshooting.
• Basic Linux command-line and troubleshooting experience.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, and basic network troubleshooting.
• Experience troubleshooting computer hardware, peripherals, and software.
• Familiarity with command-line troubleshooting tools and/or basic PowerShell or Bash.
• Understanding of enterprise authentication and domain-connected systems.
• Ability to follow technical documentation and established procedures while recognizing when escalation is appropriate.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a controlled, security-focused technical environment.

⭐ Desirable Experience

• CompTIA A+, Network+, or other relevant technical certifications.
• Exposure to Active Directory or similar centralized identity-management technologies.
• Exposure to virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Experience supporting engineering or specialized technical applications such as MATLAB, Sentris, or similar tools.
• Previous experience in a DoD, government, classified, or other regulated computing environment.

🎁 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:

🛂 Visa & Eligibility

Active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position.