Cloud Infrastructure Architect

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:

This role will be for an Architect level position that can support Infrastructure Engineering across multiple disciplines: Network, Systems, and Cloud.

WHAT YOU"LL DO:

• Work closely with executive management, business lines, development teams and vendors to define infrastructure requirements, lead infrastructure projects, and ensure seamless integration across various platforms and services.
• Create strategic infrastructure plans, roadmaps, and policies to guide the evolution of digital infrastructure, aligning with business objectives and technological advancements.
• Establish relationships with key company stakeholders to anticipate infrastructure needs, respond to emerging requirements, and provide guidance on current and planned capabilities.
• Stay abreast of emerging infrastructure technologies and trends. Evaluate and recommend new solutions to enhance infrastructure capabilities and support future growth.
• Collaboratively manage data center capacity and capabilities across the company, forecasting and aligning to strategic growth requirements.
• Monitor and optimize infrastructure costs, implementing cost-control/chargeback measures and ensuring efficient resource utilization over time.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of infrastructure designs. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Provide guidance and training to engineers and other IT staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7 years of infrastructure related experience with a minimum of 3 years operating at a Senior Engineer or Architect level.
• Expert level familiarity in one of the key infrastructure domains (networking, systems, cloud) with a solid understanding of, and ability to speak intelligently about, at least one other.
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, take initiative, and work independently with minimal direct supervision in a high paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Strong communication skills, effectively tailoring information to a specific audience, including executive management, division leaders, vendors, technical peers, and junior engineers.
• Demonstrated success in large-scale infrastructure design and enterprise migrations.
• In-depth knowledge of infrastructure security, disaster recovery, and high availability concepts.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strategic thinking and analytical mindset
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Strong problem-solving ability and decision-making skills
• Team player with proactive and collaborative approach
  
  

US Salary Range

$154,000-$231,000 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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