Cloud Engineer – Factory Systems and Operational Technology

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•$129,000 - $193,000

About The Position

Anduril’s Factory Systems team provides the connective tissue for which our advanced defense products are built, deployed, and secured. We are seeking a mission-driven Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to take a leading role in designing and implementing world-class defensive controls. This is a high-impact role with the autonomy to shape security architecture and protect the technology that is changing the future of defense.

Requirements

Proven experience building and securing complex cloud environments, typically gained through 3+ years in a Cloud Security, DevOps, or SRE role.
Deep proficiency in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep).
Solid programming/scripting ability in one or more languages (e.g., Python, Go, Rust).
Firm understanding of public cloud networking principles (e.g., VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups).
Must be a U.S. Person and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience hardening and monitoring Kubernetes clusters (EKS, GKE, AKS).
Experience with cloud security posture management (CSPM) or threat detection tooling.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and securing the software supply chain.
Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, MRL, SOC 2, or CMMC.
On-premises network engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Design and Own Security Architecture: Architect, build, and deploy robust, scalable security controls for our corporate, development, and production cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Automate Everything: Develop and automate infrastructure-as-code (IaC) to manage and scale our cloud deployments securely and efficiently.
Proactively Defend: Continuously monitor, identify, and remediate security weaknesses and configuration drift across our entire cloud footprint.
Be a Force Multiplier: Partner with infrastructure, application, and product teams to embed security best practices into their workflows and secure environments holding mission-critical data.
Enable Scale and Reliability: Engineer systems and processes that ensure our platforms are highly available, resilient, and prepared for rapid growth.
Serve as a Cloud Security Expert: Act as the go-to subject matter expert for teams across Anduril, providing guidance, mentorship, and paved-road solutions for building securely in the cloud.

Benefits

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.