Network Engineer, Factory Systems and Operational Technology

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$120,000–$170,000 / yr
Posted
140 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Similar $158k
This role $145k
$112k most similar roles pay here $196k

This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $129,575–$185,550 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $145k versus about $158k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Network Engineer, Factory Systems and Operational Technology

Network Engineer, Factory Systems and Operational Technology will join the Network Team to design, deploy, and maintain network systems supporting manufacturing environments. This hands-on role involves performing site surveys, conducting cabling validation, and managing hardware inventory for production spaces. The engineer will build secure, segmented architectures based on ISA-95 and Purdue Model standards while integrating control systems and new production lines. Key technical requirements include proficiency with Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto platforms, along with experience in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, wireless infrastructure, and firewall management. The role requires knowledge of industrial protocols like Modbus/TCP, Ethernet IP, and PROFINET to secure operational technology. Candidates must navigate the complexities of manufacturing environments where IT and OT security practices overlap, ensuring reliable connectivity for automated systems through proactive maintenance and hardware coordination across various facilities.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $147000 from 81 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Perform site walks and surveys to assess network needs and plan installations in manufacturing spaces.
  • Design and implement secure, segmented network architectures based on ISA-95 and Purdue Model principles.
  • Install, configure, and support routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure for factory systems.
  • Execute physical layer tasks including cabling validation, equipment racking, and hardware placement.
  • Manage inventory, procurement planning, and vendor coordination for networking components across facilities.
  • Maintain detailed documentation for network topology, VLAN assignments, and inter-zone communication flows.
  • Implement security controls such as ACLs, firewalls, and intrusion detection to protect production systems.
  • Provide on-call support and troubleshooting for manufacturing and operational technology network incidents.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 5 to 7 years of Enterprise or OT network engineering experience.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.
  • Must have hands-on experience with site surveys, field installations, and industrial network buildouts.
  • Must be familiar with ISA-95 and Purdue Model segmentation for operational technology environments.
  • Must be proficient with Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto platforms including Panorama and NGFW.
  • Must have experience with Layer 2/3 networking, wireless systems, and firewall policy management.
  • Must understand industrial protocols such as Modbus/TCP, Ethernet IP, and PROFINET.
  • Must have experience with datacenter or private cloud networking such as EVPN VXLAN.

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