Network 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

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team in Reston, VA. In this role, you will be responsible for administrative operations, monitoring, and alerting of our critical Corporate Technology infrastructure and services. This position offers a unique opportunity to work across a diverse Information Technology landscape, including enterprise networking, systems, datacenter, cloud environments, and applications.

Responsibilities

The Network Operations center is responsible for tier 2+ escalated requests and incidents for Corporate Technology services and infrastructure at Anduril. You will:

• Identify operational patterns and explore opportunities for automation.
• Develop training initiatives and create comprehensive documentation.
• Maintain a continuous feedback loop with engineering teams.
  
  

You will function as a key maintainer of Anduril's Corporate Technology services and infrastructure, working closely with engineering teams to maintain, replace, and upgrade systems. Communication is vital; you will keep stakeholders across the business informed on network status and foster relationships built on best practices, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency. Furthermore, you will drive workflow efficiencies by identifying redundant tasks and implementing automation to streamline operations.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, deploy, and troubleshoot networking solutions focused on Layer-1 (Physical), Layer-2 (Data), Layer-3 (Network), and Layer-4 (Transport) of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model
• Build robust tooling for benchmarking and analyzing network traffic
• Monitor network and system health, respond to alerts, and ensure high availability and performance of critical services.
• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise networking systems, datacenter infrastructure, and cloud-based environments.
• Analyze test network infrastructure, develop recommendations, and implement improvements for network reliability and throughput for edge network
• Provide tier 2+ support for escalated requests and incidents related to Anduril’s air gapped networks and infrastructure.

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• Identify recurring issues and patterns, proposing and implementing automation to reduce manual workloads and improve response times.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation and network topologies.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure clear communication, operational alignment, and service reliability.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Experience with networking protocols and technologies, including: Ad-hoc mesh networking, Secure communication protocols, Software-Defined Networking / SD-WANs, Internet protocols - TCP/IP, DNS, etc., Routing protocols (small and large scale - e.g. mesh routing as well as internet-scale routing across autonomous systems)
• Strong understanding of IP data including addressing schemes, IP switches/router interface, gateway functionality, TCP/UDP protocols and the best methods for transfer over data pipe.
• Experience working at the interface of hardware, software, and networking, coupled with an exceptional ability to clarify and resolve complex, ambiguous technical problems.
• Demonstrated proficiency across:
• Enterprise network hardware (Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper)
• Core network services and protocols (DNS, DHCP, NTP, SNMP, Syslog, routing protocols)
• VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN, GRE Tunnels)
• Advanced systems-level network troubleshooting capabilities
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNA, CCNP, or applicable Network certifications
• Experience with STIGs, security, and applicable skillset for classified network operation
• Experience with COMSEC devices and interconnectivity
• Attention to detail
  
  

US Salary Range

$146,000—$198,000 USD

Healthcare Benefits

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:

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
  
  

Additional Benefits

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• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
  
  

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
  
  

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