Senior Desktop 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 TEAM

We are seeking a Senior Desktop Engineer to join our IT Operations team, responsible for essential tasks including building, testing, deploying and supporting the corporate images and desktop management solution using Kace, Workspace One, MaaS, and JAMF Pro.
ABOUT THE JOB
WHAT YOU'LL DO

As the Senior Desktop Engineer you work within the IT Operations team as well as work closely with the Endpoint Engineering and Infrastructure teams. You will assist with building, testing, deploying and supporting the corporate images and desktop management solution using Kace, Workspace One, MaaS, and JAMF Pro. This includes packaging, patching, testing, and deploying both system and application updates to the end-user environment; assisting with the creation of new desktop deployment strategies; execution of inventory management processes of end-user hardware; comprehensive administration of the desktop environment; testing and evaluation of new hardware models; improvement of the desktop lifecycle; and provision of support for L2/L3 issue escalations/tickets.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of experience as a Desktop Support Engineer, Technical Support Engineer or similar role
• 3 years of experience with Ubuntu Development, must have Linux experience
• Experience administering SCCM, MEM, Kace, VMware Workspace ONE or Jamf (VMware Workspace ONE/Jamf preferred)
• Expert knowledge of programming and computer engineering best practices
• In-depth understanding of relevant programming languages, including Python, Ruby, Java and C#
• Familiarity with basic coding, program design and database development
• Excellent problem-solving and multitasking skills
• Customer-oriented attitude
• Excellent communication skills, including speaking, writing and active listening
• Great project management abilities, including time management, prioritization and organization
• Good collaboration and teamwork skills

US Salary Range

$129,000-$171,000 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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Healthcare Benefits

• 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

• 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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