Systems Administrator, Second Shift

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$112,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $164k
This role $130k
$101k most similar roles pay here $214k

This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $129,575–$197,737 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $164k for comparable roles.

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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 1959 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1773 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Administrator, Second Shift

Anduril Industries is hiring a Systems Administrator to join their manufacturing team on second shift, from 3:30 PM to 12 AM. This role involves deploying and maintaining hardware, servers, and software systems across the factory floor, ensuring they are secure and reliable. The administrator will design network infrastructure, manage server performance, implement security controls, and troubleshoot complex issues in real-time production environments. Essential skills include proficiency in Windows/Linux system administration, hands-on experience with network components like switches and firewalls, and a strong understanding of security principles. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or high-throughput settings, along with excellent communication and documentation abilities to support smooth operations at scale.

What you'll do

  • Deploy, configure, and maintain hardware, servers, and software systems across manufacturing lines.
  • Design, configure, and support network infrastructure for reliable low-latency connectivity in production environments.
  • Build, harden, and maintain physical and virtual servers to ensure performance, security, and high availability.
  • Monitor system, server, and network performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues that impact production throughput.
  • Implement security controls, access management, and compliance standards across all systems and infrastructure.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience as a Systems or Network Administrator in manufacturing environments.
  • Proficiency in Windows/Linux system administration, including server buildout and virtualization.
  • Hands-on expertise configuring and troubleshooting network components like switches, firewalls, and VLANs.
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and networking issues in production-critical settings.
  • Strong understanding of security principles, including access controls and secure network design.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills for system status updates and risk management.

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