Systems Administrator

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $95,000–$125,000 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $105,385–$142,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $110k versus about $124k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 915 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $166,000–$220,000 across 871 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Administrator

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The Junior Systems Administrator joins the IT team to provide hands-on support within secure enterprise environments. This role involves providing Tier 1 technical support for workstations, hardware, applications, and connectivity issues. You will install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux workstations while troubleshooting network connectivity involving TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP. Key responsibilities include provisioning deployments, creating SOPs, and maintaining accountability for equipment within assigned environments. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and CompTIA Security+ certification. Candidates should possess foundational knowledge of Windows desktop operating systems, Linux command-line tools, and PowerShell or Bash. You will support specialized engineering applications like MATLAB and Sentris while following strict security procedures and configuration baselines to maintain a controlled, security-focused technical environment for defense technology systems.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $112000 from 49 postings across 5 companies.

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Skills

Windows Linux TCP/IP DNS DHCP PowerShell Bash Active Directory VMware Hyper-V MATLAB Network Troubleshooting change-management SOPs

What you'll do

Provide Tier 1 technical support for workstation, hardware, application, authentication, and connectivity issues.
Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows and Linux workstations and peripherals.
Troubleshoot network connectivity issues involving TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and physical connections.
Install and support approved business and engineering applications.
Perform workstation provisioning, deployments, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
Create and maintain SOPs, troubleshooting documentation, and technical work instructions.
Document work performed and resolutions accurately within ticketing and documentation systems.
Follow established security procedures, access controls, and change-management processes.

What we're looking for

Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Active CompTIA Security+ certification or higher DoD 8140/8570-aligned certification.
Foundational knowledge of Windows desktop operating systems and troubleshooting.
Basic Linux command-line and troubleshooting experience.
Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, and basic network troubleshooting.
Experience troubleshooting computer hardware, peripherals, and software.
Familiarity with command-line troubleshooting tools and/or basic PowerShell or Bash.
Understanding of enterprise authentication and domain-connected systems.
CompTIA A+, Network+, or other relevant technical certifications (preferred).
Exposure to Active Directory or similar centralized identity-management technologies (preferred).
Exposure to virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V (preferred).
Experience supporting engineering or specialized technical applications such as MATLAB or Sentris (preferred).
Previous experience in a DoD, government, classified, or other regulated computing environment (preferred).