Senior Systems Administrator

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$147,000–$196,000 / yr
Posted
4 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.

Listed pay typically runs $166,000–$220,000 across 858 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Systems Administrator

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JOB TITLE: Senior Systems Administrator The Senior Systems Administrator joins the team to independently administer, troubleshoot, and secure enterprise Windows and Linux systems within classified environments. This role involves managing Active Directory, Group Policy, WSUS patch management, DNS, DHCP, and PKI dependencies. The successful candidate will build and maintain virtualization environments using VMware or Hyper-V while performing complex troubleshooting across identity, storage, and network layers. Key responsibilities include interpreting DISA STIG requirements, implementing security remediations, and using PowerShell and Bash for automation and data collection. The position serves as a technical escalation point and mentor for junior staff, leading system migrations and upgrades. This work supports the technical infrastructure required for defense technology, specifically focusing on maintaining secure, regulated systems and resolving recurring technical debt or configuration gaps.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $112000 from 47 postings across 5 companies.

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Skills

Windows Server Linux Active Directory Group Policy WSUS DNS DHCP VMware Hyper-V PowerShell Bash TCP/IP DISA STIG PKI Certificates Network Troubleshooting Patch Management Virtualization

What you'll do

  • Independently administer and troubleshoot Windows Server, Linux systems, Active Directory, and enterprise authentication services.
  • Manage enterprise Windows services including Group Policy (GPO), WSUS patching, DNS, DHCP, and PKI certificates.
  • Interpret DISA STIG requirements to implement, validate, and document security remediations in classified environments.
  • Administer and troubleshoot VMware, Hyper-V, and other virtualization environments and virtual machines.
  • Develop PowerShell and Bash scripts to automate administration, bulk changes, and data collection tasks.
  • Lead system migrations, upgrades, and maintenance projects including implementation, validation, and rollback planning.
  • Serve as a technical escalation point and mentor for junior administrators while providing peer reviews.
  • Identify and remediate technical debt, security gaps, and process deficiencies within the established architecture.

What we're looking for

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Active CompTIA Security+ certification or higher DoD 8140/8570-aligned certification.
  • Strong hands-on Windows and Linux systems administration experience with demonstrated ability to work independently.
  • Hands-on experience with Active Directory, GPO administration, enterprise patch management/WSUS, and domain-connected systems.
  • Experience interpreting and remediating DISA STIG findings within secure or regulated environments.
  • Working knowledge of VMware, Hyper-V, or comparable virtualization technologies.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, subnetting, and network troubleshooting.
  • Experience with PowerShell, Bash, or similar administrative scripting.
  • Advanced Microsoft, Linux, VMware, networking, or cybersecurity certifications (preferred).
  • Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or specialized technical applications (preferred).
  • Experience leading infrastructure upgrades, migrations, maintenance events, or cross-functional technical efforts (preferred).

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