Network and Infrastructure Engineer, Space (Costa Mesa)

Network And Infrastructure Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Job

Anduril employs networking infrastructure to support global operations of customer sites. You'll be collaborating with other Network team members, Mission Assurance leads, and Product deployment teams which directly support the space business line and the execution of our programs. The Network and Infrastructure Engineer will help design, build, and maintain unclassified and classified networks solutions necessary to enable the program to meet contract deliverables. This role is directly tied to an ongoing, funded program within Anduril's Space Business Line. The program requires building and fielding a resilient, software-defined, distributed mesh networking layer for critical Space Domain Awareness data. We work with mission partners and operators to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally-relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC.

What You'll Do

Own the networking solutions that are deployed to customers. Integrate with legacy systems to unlock 21st-century capabilities. Design and implement network solutions and / or improve the efficiency of current networks. Install, configure, and support network equipment including routers, switches, firewalls to ensure highly available network operations. Update and manage documentation of the network topology, infrastructure services, cabling diagrams, IP address allocations, IP routing / switching, etc. Maximizing network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting. Work with the team to schedule network upgrades on operationally deployed infrastructure. Create and analyze metrics that are leveraged for debugging and monitoring. Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next-steps. Updating network equipment to the latest firmware releases. Occasional after-hours on-call / support responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

4+ years experience designing, implementing, managing, and supporting IP network. Extensive technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including routers, switches (layer 2 / 3), firewalls, remote access, DNS, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, VRF, QoS, and VPN. Experience with vendor agnostic network switching and routing. Working knowledge of security frameworks NIST 800-53, DOD STIG, PCI-DSS. Experience with network automation tools and processes. Excellent troubleshooting experience. Strong documentation and communication skills - both written and verbal. Ability to travel for remote deployments when required. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong presentation and customer interface skills. Experience with US Government classified networks and across classification boundaries. Experience with COMSEC and HAIPE Complaint In-line type-1 network encryptors. Experience with Cloud based solutions (Azure, AWS). Experience with Cisco networks, Palo Alto Firewalls, LibreNMS, Cisco Catalyst Center, Netbox IPAM. Experience with Firewalls. Networking certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, PCNSA, Network + etc.). Experience with Bash, Python, Nornir, Jinja, Ansible, Terraform, etc. An understanding of Linux Red Hat operating systems.

US Salary Range $138,000 - $207,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and / or training, critical skills, and / or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including :

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits : For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• Basic Life / AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support : Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources : We provide free mental health resources 24 / 7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions : For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.