Senior Network Security Engineer, Space

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 TEAMAnduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.ABOUT THE JOBWe are seeking a Senior Security Network Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority for all classified network infrastructure. In this role, you will own the stability, security compliance, and lifecycle of all network hardware, encrypted connectivity, and cryptographic materials across all classification levels. You will be embedded within the Cyber team, which owns all classified network infrastructure, firewall and segmentation policies, encrypted WAN connectivity, and COMSEC operations, ensuring the seamless integration of cryptographic devices with network-layer encryption. This is a high-impact leadership position requiring deep expertise in secure network architecture, STIG/JSIG compliance, and COMSEC accountability. WHAT YOU’LL DODesign, engineer, and deploy network solutions supporting mission requirements across all classification levelsSupport the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and cryptographic equipmentTroubleshoot and resolve complex network performance and connectivity issues; drive root cause analysis (RCA) for major network incidents and implement permanent solutionsDevelop and maintain secure, highly available network architectures aligned with STIG compliance and JSIG posture requirementsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions and serve as a key stakeholder in the Change Advisory Board (CAB) process for all network-impacting changesOwn the operational health and full lifecycle of all network hardware, firewalls, routers, switches, and cryptographic equipmentServe as the definitive technical escalation for complex network incidents and COMSEC issuesEnsure all network components maintain STIG compliance and JSIG posture; coordinate with the ISSM on network-level ConMon requirementsOversee all corporate classified WAN networks and manage connectivity across all sites and classification domainsMaintain and enforce network segmentation policies and firewall rule sets aligned with JSIG protection level requirementsAssist with the configuration and maintenance of enterprise services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS/patch repositories, and repository serversAssist with the development and maintenance of automation scripts and Ansible playbooks to reduce manual effort and enforce configuration consistencyAssist with monitoring system health, performance, and security posture using available tooling; respond to alerts and anomalies proactivelyAssist with supporting ISSO-led vulnerability scanning and remediation, providing technical implementation for all CAT I/II/III findings within required timelinesAssist with maintaining backup and recovery procedures, ensuring RPO/RTO targets are met across all environmentsAssist with building, documenting, and transitioning environments to steady-state operations following ATO, ensuring full knowledge transferSupport the IT Engineering Lead and ISSM during security assessments by providing technical demonstrations and collecting compliance evidenceREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience8+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise network infrastructure in classified environmentsDeep expertise in routing, switching, and firewall technologies including Cisco IOS-XE, NX-OS, and security appliancesDemonstrated experience with COMSEC operations, including key management, material accountability, and NSA coordinationStrong understanding of STIG compliance, JSIG requirements, and RMF processes as they apply to network infrastructureExperience maintaining and enforcing network segmentation policies and firewall rule sets in multi-domain classified environmentsProven ability to lead root cause analysis for complex network incidents and implement permanent corrective actionsExcellent communication skills with the ability to serve as a technical escalation point and mentor to junior engineersIndustry certification such as CCNP Security, CCNP Enterprise, CISSP, or equivalentEligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with MACsec, HSRP, VRF, VPC, ACLs, BGP, and EIGRPRecent hands-on experience with Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS platformsRecent experience supporting Cisco FTD or ASA firewalls or VPN concentratorsExperience overseeing classified WAN connectivity across multiple sites and classification domainsFamiliarity with Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes and ITIL-aligned change managementCCNP certification or equivalent advanced networking credentialUS Salary Range$146,000—$194,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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