Systems Administrator

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$117,000–$154,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $107,500–$142,697 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $136k versus about $125k 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 919 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $166,000–$220,000 across 876 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Administrator

JOB TITLE: Systems Administrator The Systems Administrator joins the technical team to independently support and administer Windows and Linux systems within secure enterprise environments. This role involves day-to-day operations including troubleshooting hardware, operating systems, applications, and network connectivity issues beyond Tier 1 procedures. Key responsibilities include workstation provisioning, patching, and managing user permissions, service accounts, and enterprise authentication. The successful candidate will utilize PowerShell, Bash, and command-line tools to investigate logs and maintain virtualization environments. Required technical skills include knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory. The role operates within a defense technology context, supporting secure system operations and configuration controls for advanced military capabilities. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and CompTIA Security+ certification to manage these regulated computing environments effectively.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $115000 from 53 postings across 5 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Administer, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux workstations and systems.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware, operating system, application, authentication, and network connectivity issues.
  • Manage users, groups, permissions, services, file systems, and enterprise authentication.
  • Execute workstation provisioning, system deployments, patching, upgrades, and software installations.
  • Troubleshoot TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing issues to determine necessary engineering escalations.
  • Use system logs, PowerShell, and Bash to investigate and resolve complex technical problems.
  • Support virtualization environments and virtual machines within established architecture and procedures.
  • Create and maintain SOPs, technical documentation, and repeatable administrative processes.

What we're looking for

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Active CompTIA Security+ certification or higher DoD 8140/8570-aligned certification.
  • Working knowledge of Windows and Linux system administration, troubleshooting, and command-line tools.
  • Experience with Active Directory or comparable centralized identity and authentication services.
  • Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, subnetting, and network troubleshooting.
  • Experience independently troubleshooting systems using logs, diagnostic tools, and technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with PowerShell, Bash, or similar administrative scripting.
  • Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or similar virtualization technologies (preferred).

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