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IT Security Engineer, Space

Anduril· AFS : Space Engineering
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Chantilly, Virginia$146k - $194kfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

IT Security Engineer responsible for owning and maintaining classified infrastructure end-to-end, with focus on OS hardening, compliance, virtualization, and enterprise service delivery within Windows, Linux, and VMware environments for Anduril’s Space missions.

Responsibilities

  • Administer Windows and Linux systems, maintaining approved hardened baselines at all times
  • Manage virtual infrastructure (primarily VMware vSphere, and potentially vSAN and Horizon/VDI), including provisioning, patching, and STIG compliance for all virtual components
  • Apply and maintain STIGs across Windows, RHEL, and VMware using SCAP, SCC, and manual validation; document all findings and remediation activities
  • Configure and maintain enterprise services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS/patch repositories, and repository servers
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and Ansible playbooks to reduce manual effort and enforce configuration consistency
  • Monitor system health, performance, and security posture using available tooling; respond to alerts and anomalies proactively
  • Support ISSO-led vulnerability scanning and remediation, providing technical implementation for all CAT I/II/III findings within required timelines
  • Maintain backup and recovery procedures, ensuring RPO/RTO targets are met across all environments
  • Build, document, and transition environments to steady-state operations following ATO, ensuring full knowledge transfer
  • Support the IT Engineering Lead and ISSM during security assessments by providing technical demonstrations and collecting compliance evidence

Qualifications

  • Experience administering and hardening Windows Server and Linux (RHEL) in classified environments
  • Hands-on VMware vSphere administration, including provisioning and patching
  • Ability to apply and validate STIGs using SCAP/SCC tools
  • Experience managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise patch management
  • Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) and Ansible
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph

Skills

Required:Windows Server hardeningLinux (RHEL) hardeningVMware vSphere administrationSTIG processing (SCAP/SCC)Active Directory, DNS, DHCPPatch managementScriptingAnsible

Benefits

  • Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health, recovery, and other support (details via Anduril benefits)
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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