Senior IT Security Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live today

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Above market

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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 1778 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1568 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior IT Security Engineer, Space

Senior IT Security Engineer, Space joins the Space team to architect, build, and own classified infrastructure from the ground up. This foundational role involves designing and standing up server environments, virtual platforms, networking, and enterprise services like Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and WSUS. The engineer will implement STIG compliance strategies for Windows and RHEL systems using SCAP and SCC tools while developing automation frameworks with Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, and Python to ensure reproducible infrastructure. Key responsibilities include managing VMware vSphere environments, leading vulnerability remediation, establishing disaster recovery strategies, and guiding systems through the ATO process. The role addresses critical security and infrastructure challenges within the space domain, specifically focusing on building resilient, mission-ready classified environments for advanced capabilities in space control and command.

What you'll do

  • Design and build classified infrastructure from scratch, including server environments, virtual platforms, and networking.
  • Define and implement STIG compliance strategies across Windows, RHEL, and VMware systems.
  • Architect and deploy virtual infrastructure using VMware vSphere to ensure scalability and performance.
  • Build enterprise services such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and patch management repositories.
  • Develop automation frameworks using Ansible and scripting languages to ensure reproducible environments.
  • Establish monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes for system health and security posture.
  • Lead vulnerability remediation efforts and manage the technical implementation of high-priority findings.
  • Guide systems through the ATO process by producing documentation and evidence for security assessments.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience administering and hardening Windows Server and Linux (RHEL) in classified or regulated environments.
  • Demonstrated experience building infrastructure from scratch rather than just maintaining existing systems.
  • Deep knowledge of STIG application and validation using SCAP/SCC tools to design compliance programs.
  • Strong VMware vSphere experience including architecture decisions, provisioning, and patching.
  • Experience standing up and managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise patch management in new environments.
  • Advanced scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python with hands-on Ansible experience.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Experience with vSAN/Horizon, CAD software, ATO lifecycles, mentoring, or certifications like Security+, RHCSA, VCP, or CISSP (preferred).

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