Platform Engineer, Battlespace Awareness
Job Location:
Fort Collins, CO - USA
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Job Summary
ABOUT THE TEAM
Andurils Air & Missile Defense Radar team develops cutting-edge tracking algorithms and software systems that detect track and characterize airborne threats in real-time. Working in small focused teams our software engineers design and implement sophisticated tracking solutions that protect lives and critical assets. Our work spans the full spectrumfrom developing novel multi-target tracking algorithms to building high-performance distributed systems that process massive amounts of sensor data in milliseconds.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are seeking a Platform Engineer to bridge the gap between software engineers working on tactical code and the DevSecOps engineers maintaining cloud infrastructure. You will build and maintain the secure automation infrastructure that powers our radar tracking deployments create testing and analysis tools to support tactical software and accelerate developer workflows. Youll design CI/CD pipelines architect core tooling implement Infrastructure-as-Code and establish continuous compliance workflows that enable our engineering teams to deploy updates rapidly while meeting stringent DoD and IC security requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines enabling automated build test and deployment of radar tracking software across multiple enclaves
- Collaborate with software engineers to optimize the build and test processes reduce deployment friction and integrate security controls early in the development lifecycle
- Work alongside tactical software developers to identify pain points and process deficiencies and architect durable solutions
- Build Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks (Terraform Ansible or similar) to provision and configure development test and production environments that meet DISA STIG and NIST 800-53 requirements
- Automate security compliance workflows including STIG scanning vulnerability assessment configuration validation and compliance reporting for continuous monitoring
- Develop containerization and orchestration solutions (Docker Kubernetes) tailored for classified networks with appropriate security hardening
- Create monitoring and logging infrastructure to support security operations troubleshooting and incident response
- Partner with system administrators and ISSM/ISSO personnel to ensure deployed systems meet customer security requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of experience and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI Jenkins GitHub Actions or similar
- Proficiency in a variety of programming languages such as Python and C.
- Understanding of software engineering fundamentals: design patterns testing version control and debugging
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform Ansible Puppet Chef or similar tools
- Working knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes Docker Swarm)
- Understanding of Linux system administration networking and scripting (Python Bash)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience deploying and maintaining systems in classified DoD or IC environments
- Hands-on experience with ATO processes STIG implementation and continuous monitoring for accredited systems
- Proficient in Python package development
- Familiarity with SCAP-compliant scanning tools (OpenSCAP Nessus ACAS) and automated compliance frameworks
- Experience with secure software supply chain practices artifact signing and software bill of materials (SBOM)
- Knowledge of zero-trust architectures and microsegmentation in Kubernetes environments
- Experience with GitOps workflows and declarative infrastructure management
- Proficiency with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus Grafana ELK stack Splunk)
- Understanding of PKI certificate management and secrets management solutions (Vault AWS Secrets Manager)
- Experience with air-gapped or disconnected network deployments
- Familiarity with DoD security frameworks (RMF NIST 800-53 DISA STIGs)
- Active U.S. Top Secret SCI clearance
- Relevant certifications such as Security CISSP or AWS/Azure security certifications
We request transcripts as part of the early application process to understand your academic background and how your coursework supports the skills deemed critical for the role. Transcripts help us assess your technical and analytical abilities complementing our interview process in which we also evaluate practical experience and cultural fit. If you choose not to share your transcripts you will need to provide detailed information regarding your academic performance in relevant courses including projects and coursework specifics to ensure we evaluate your academic accomplishments properly. If you do provide academic transcripts feel free to redact non-technical information (e.g. student ID dates non-technical coursework etc.). Unofficial transcripts obtained online acceptable for this assessment.
US Salary Range
$165000 - $218000 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.
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