Senior Network Engineer, Factory Systems and Operational Technology

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CASanta Ana, CA
Salary
$147,000–$196,000 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
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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 901 open roles on FindRole.

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

The Senior Network Engineer, Factory Systems and (OT) Operational Technology joins the Network Team to design, deploy, and maintain network systems supporting manufacturing environments. This role involves conducting site surveys, performing hardware installations, and managing inventory for factory deployments. You will build secure, segmented network architectures based on ISA-95 and Purdue Model standards to support production lines and machine onboarding. Key responsibilities include configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure while managing cabling validation and physical layer troubleshooting. Required technical skills include proficiency with Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto platforms, along with knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, industrial protocols like Modbus/TCP and PROFINET, and EVPN VXLAN. The work focuses on securing and stabilizing operational technology within industrial and air-gapped manufacturing spaces.

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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 industrial networking devices.
  • Support manufacturing buildouts including new production lines, machine onboarding, and control system integration.
  • Conduct hands-on cabling validation, equipment racking, hardware placement, and physical layer troubleshooting.
  • Manage network equipment inventory, including tracking, forecasting, and ordering hardware.
  • Handle procurement activities for networking components and coordinate with vendors and subcontractors.
  • Maintain accurate documentation for network topology, cabling, VLAN assignments, and communication flows.

What we're looking for

  • 5 to 7 years of Enterprise or OT network engineering experience leading deployments with minimal guidance.
  • Hands-on experience performing site surveys, field installations, and factory or industrial network buildouts.
  • Familiarity with ISA-95 and Purdue Model segmentation for operational technology environments.
  • Proficiency with Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto platforms including Panorama and NGFW.
  • Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, wireless systems, and firewall policy management.
  • Understanding of industrial protocols such as Modbus/TCP, Ethernet IP, and PROFINET with awareness of how to secure them.
  • Experience with datacenter or private cloud networking such as EVPN VXLAN.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.

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