Anduril Industries · 3 hours ago
Manager, IT Systems
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$129K/yr - $171K/yr
10+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking an experienced IT Systems Manager to drive innovation and efficiency across their IT toolset and systems, responsible for strategic planning, implementation, and ongoing management of IT tools.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage the IT Tool Roadmap: Define, prioritize, and execute the roadmap for key IT operational tools, including ITSM platforms, AI agents, automation tools, Jira, and asset management systems like Oomnitza
Drive IT System Enhancements: Oversee the maintenance, enhancement, and strategic evolution of IT systems and tools, ensuring reliability, performance, scalability, and security
Champion IT System Policies and Procedures: Champion IT system policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, with a focus on how they integrate with new and existing toolsets
Strategic Alignment: Coordinate with direct IT members and adjacent stakeholders to align regional IT system strategies and tool deployments with the organization's overall objectives
Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization to analyze business requirements and develop solutions utilizing advanced IT systems and tools
Partner with Technical Teams: Partner with vendors and technical teams to deliver and integrate IT solutions and systems that support their operations
Provide Technical Expertise: Provide deep technical expertise and support in resolving escalated IT systems and tool-related issues
Monitor System Performance and Efficiency: Monitor IT system and tool performance and generate regular reports for senior leadership, focusing on key metrics and areas for improvement
Build vs. Buy Analysis for ITSM AI Agents: Conduct thorough build versus buy analyses for proposed ITSM AI agents, including detailed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) estimations to inform strategic investment decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; MBA or Master's degree preferred
10+ years of experience in IT with a minimum of 5 years in enterprise IT management roles, with a strong focus on systems and tools
Experience with teaching and mentoring others on project delivery activities and expectation setting with executional follow-through
Proven experience in managing and developing IT tool roadmaps and leading technology evaluations
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Strong technical knowledge of network and systems infrastructure, cloud services, and modern IT operational tools (e.g., ITSM, automation platforms, CI/CD tools)
Proven track record of managing IT projects and leading technical teams in the implementation and management of complex systems
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen eye for process optimization
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, with a focus on customer service and cross-functional collaboration
Ability to travel as needed
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred
Experience with specific ITSM platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, Freshservice, etc) and GenAI/LLM integrations
Experience with automation technologies and scripting languages (e.g. Python, Groovy, Powershell, etc.)
Experience in a Zero trust/beyond corporate environment
Experience in leading technical teams in hardware manufacturing businesses with emphasis in IT systems and supporting operations
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
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.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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