IT Security Engineer, Space

Anduril
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 146,000 - 194,000 annuallyFunction: CybersecuritySkills: ["Configuration consistency","Compliance evidence collection","Security posture monitoring","Alert response","Technical documentation"]

Own and maintain classified infrastructure end-to-end for the Space team, ensuring hardened security controls stay compliant and mission-ready. Administer Windows and RHEL systems, manage VMware vSphere-based virtual infrastructure, and apply STIGs using SCAP/SCC with evidence collection and remediation. Configure enterprise services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS) and automation (PowerShell/Bash/Python, Ansible), monitor security posture, and support ISSO-led vulnerability workflows within required timelines.

Loading

Loading job details...

Preparing the role view and application actions.

FursaFursa
Anduril
Anduril
18 hours ago

IT Security Engineer, Space

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI
Last checked: 13 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Own and maintain classified infrastructure end-to-end for the Space team, ensuring hardened security controls stay compliant and mission-ready. Administer Windows and RHEL systems, manage VMware vSphere-based virtual infrastructure, and apply STIGs using SCAP/SCC with evidence collection and remediation. Configure enterprise services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS) and automation (PowerShell/Bash/Python, Ansible), monitor security posture, and support ISSO-led vulnerability workflows within required timelines.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Cybersecurity

Key Responsibilities

  • •Administer Windows and Linux systems, maintaining approved hardened baselines at all times.
  • •Manage virtual infrastructure (primarily VMware vSphere) including provisioning, patching, and STIG compliance.
  • •Apply and maintain STIGs across Windows, RHEL, and VMware using SCAP, SCC, and manual validation; document findings and remediation.
  • •Configure and maintain enterprise services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS/patch repositories, and repository servers.
  • •Monitor system health and security posture, respond to alerts, support vulnerability scanning/remediation, and maintain backup and recovery with RPO/RTO targets.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 146,000 - 194,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Administer and harden 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 able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph.
Skills:Configuration consistencyCompliance evidence collectionSecurity posture monitoringAlert responseTechnical documentation
Certifications:CompTIA Security+RHCSAVCP
Tech Stack:WindowsLinuxRHELVMware vSphereVMware vSANHorizon/VDISTIGSCAPSCCActive DirectoryDNSDHCPWSUSPatch repositoriesPowerShellBashPythonAnsibleVMware

Eligibility

Security Clearance:SecretFull-Scope Polygraph

Company Brief

Anduril
Designs and builds advanced defense systems combining autonomous aircraft, sensors, and AI-driven software for military and national security applications, focused on modernizing battlefield capabilities and distributed sensing.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, United States
Founded: 2017
WebsiteLinkedIn