Systems Administrator

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a Systems Administrator to own the deployment, maintenance, and support of software and tools across our manufacturing lines. This role blends traditional system administration with elements of network administration, focusing on ensuring production systems are secure, reliable, and optimized for factory operations. You'll collaborate with engineers, operators, and cybersecurity experts to keep our manufacturing environment running smoothly at scale.

Requirements

5+ years as a Systems or Network Administrator in manufacturing, industrial, or high-throughput environments, with strong experience managing servers, endpoints, and production equipment.
Proficiency in Windows/Linux system administration, including server buildout, virtualization, imaging, and endpoint lifecycle management.
Hands-on expertise configuring and troubleshooting network components such as switches, firewalls, VLANs, routing, DNS, and VPN services.
Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, server, and networking issues in fast-paced, production-critical environments.
Experience with asset tracking, configuration management, and maintaining accurate inventories of deployed hardware and systems.
Strong understanding of security principles, including access controls, endpoint hardening, and secure network design.
Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey system status, risks, and updates.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. either SECRET or TS clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting MES, ERP, or factory software platforms, as well as OT networks, PLCs, or SCADA systems.
Background in designing or supporting hybrid IT/OT network architectures, virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V), or containerized environments.
Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or SCCM for server or system deployment and configuration.
Experience with asset management platforms, CMDBs, or reliability engineering practices like redundancy and failover planning.
Relevant certifications such as Server+, Azure Administrator, CCNA, or ITIL.

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and maintain hardware, servers, and software systems across the manufacturing line while managing their full lifecycle, including provisioning, updates, tracking, and retirement.
Design, configure, and support network infrastructure—switches, VLANs, routing, wireless, and segmentation—to ensure reliable, low-latency connectivity for production environments.
Build, harden, and maintain physical and virtual servers for manufacturing applications, ensuring performance, security, and high availability.
Monitor system, server, and network performance across the factory floor, proactively identifying and resolving issues that could impact production throughput or on-time manufacturing.
Support deployment and integration of factory stations, endpoints, and production equipment, coordinating with engineering and operations to ensure smooth transitions and minimal downtime.
Implement security controls, access management, and compliance standards across servers, endpoints, and network infrastructure.
Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and network issues in time-sensitive manufacturing environments and provide clear updates to stakeholders.
Document deployment processes, configurations, and troubleshooting guides, while recommending improvements that increase scalability, reliability, and factory efficiency.

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.

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