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Anduril Industries

IT Security Engineer, Space

Costa Mesa, California, United States$146k–$194kfull-timemidAdded today

About this role

Anduril Industries seeks an IT Security Engineer to manage and secure classified infrastructure for their Space division, handling system hardening, compliance, and enterprise service delivery across Windows, Linux, and virtualized environments. The role requires deep expertise in STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and hands-on administration of security-critical systems in a defense technology setting.

What you'll do

  • Administer and harden Windows Server and Linux systems while maintaining approved baselines in classified environments
  • Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure including provisioning, patching, and STIG compliance across virtual components
  • Apply and validate STIGs using SCAP/SCC tools; document findings and remediation activities for Windows, RHEL, and VMware
  • Configure and maintain enterprise services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, and patch repositories
  • Develop automation scripts and Ansible playbooks to enforce configuration consistency and reduce manual effort
  • Support ISSO-led vulnerability scanning and remediation with technical implementation of CAT I/II/III findings

What they're looking for

  • Windows Server and Linux (RHEL) system administration
  • VMware vSphere administration and provisioning
  • STIG application and validation (SCAP/SCC tools)
  • Active Directory, DNS, DHCP management
  • PowerShell, Bash, and Python scripting
  • Ansible automation and playbook development
  • Security compliance and vulnerability remediation
  • Enterprise patch management and WSUS

Benefits

  • Competitive equity grants included in full-time offers
  • Top-tier benefits package for full-time employees
  • Work on cutting-edge defense technology and AI-powered systems
  • Exposure to space domain awareness and military command & control systems
  • Collaborative environment with security and engineering teams
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Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries builds autonomous defense systems including underwater vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms for the Department of Defense. The company is hiring across mechanical engineering, mission operations, software development, technical leadership, and advanced manufacturing roles to support the design, deployment, and production of these mission-critical systems.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience hardening Windows Server and Linux systems in classified environments—what specific baselines have you maintained?
  • Walk us through how you would apply and validate STIGs across a mixed environment of Windows, RHEL, and VMware using SCAP/SCC tools.