Senior Endpoint Engineer

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Corporate Technology : Information Security : Endpoint Engineering

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Endpoint Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise endpoint management solutions across various platforms. The role involves architecting virtual desktop infrastructure, driving automation through scripting and Infrastructure as Code, and ensuring operational excellence for thousands of endpoints. The position requires deep expertise in endpoint management, VDI, automation tools, and multiple operating systems, with a focus on security and scalability within a defense technology context.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise endpoint management solutions across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms.
  2. Architect and maintain virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions using AWS WorkSpaces, Dell Wyse ThinOS, Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix, or similar technologies.
  3. Define and drive endpoint strategy aligned with business goals, security requirements, and operational excellence.
  4. Design and implement comprehensive automation frameworks for endpoint provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management.
  5. Develop advanced automation scripts and tools using PowerShell, Python, Bash, and Go.

Skills

Required

  • 6+ years of professional experience as an Endpoint Engineer, Client Platform Engineer, Systems Engineer, VDI Engineer, or similar role with increasing technical responsibility.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Deep expertise with endpoint management platforms (Intune, SCCM, FleetDM. Workspace ONE, Jamf Pro, IGEL).
  • Proven experience architecting and managing virtual desktop infrastructure (AWS WorkSpaces, Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, VMware Horizon, or similar).
  • Strong automation and scripting skills with demonstrated proficiency in PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform, Salt, Puppet, Chef).
  • Expert knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems at an enterprise scale.
  • Deep understanding of endpoint security hardening, compliance frameworks, and vulnerability management.
  • Strong experience with Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, and hybrid identity architectures.
  • Expertise in networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, load balancing, and traffic optimization for virtual desktops.
  • Experience with deployment technologies (PXE, KACE, MAAS, FOG, Tinkerbell, iPXE) and imaging solutions.
  • Proven ability to design and implement solutions that scale across thousands of endpoints.
  • Strong architectural thinking and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.

Nice to have

  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for application delivery.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-native endpoint management and modern workplace solutions.
  • Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or OT (operational technology) environments.

What the JD emphasized

  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.