IT Systems & Security Engineer (CedD225)

Role Description:

We are seeking a Technical Implementation Engineer to join Commercial Cyber Operations. This person will perform hands-on systems work across varied customer environments. Compliance Leads will own NIST SP 800-171 interpretation and assessment readiness; this engineer will implement, test, and document the required technical controls with support from a senior engineer.

Responsibilities:

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise.

• Configure and secure Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, Google Workspace, Google Cloud Identity, and related business systems.
• Deploy and operate endpoint-management controls across multiple mobile device management and unified endpoint management platforms, including Jamf and Microsoft Intune.
• Implement identity, multifactor authentication, permissions, endpoint security, logging, vulnerability management, patching, backup, and recovery controls.
• Support Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, networks, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, and secure remote access.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with customer IT teams, service providers, vendors, and Defense Unicorns engineers.
• Test completed changes and produce accurate configuration records, diagrams, evidence, and runbooks.
• Complete assigned implementation work on schedule and raise risks or blockers early.
• Help turn repeatable work into checklists, scripts, and automation.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience administering, securing, and troubleshooting business IT environments.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, and Google Workspace.
• Mobile device management or unified endpoint management experience across more than one platform, including practical experience with Jamf and Microsoft Intune.
• Experience supporting Windows and macOS endpoints; experience with iOS and Android is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with networking, firewalls, identity, logging, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, patching, and backups.
• Ability to troubleshoot methodically, document work accurately, and communicate clearly with customers and internal teams.
• Proven ability to deliver results in a remote, asynchronous environment.
• US citizenship with CUI access.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• GCC High, Azure, Google Cloud Identity, Apple Business Manager, Android Enterprise, Microsoft Defender, or Microsoft Purview experience.
• Defense contractor or government experience, particularly with NIST SP 800-171 or NIST SP 800-53 controls.
• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 experience.
• PowerShell, shell scripting, security monitoring, or workflow-automation experience.
• Relevant Microsoft, Google, Apple, cloud, networking, or security certifications.

Travel Expectations: 10% - 25%

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States. 

Who We Are

Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.

What We Do

We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.

Who We Serve

Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.

What We Work On

• Kubernetes
• Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)
• Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)
• Continuous Delivery and automation tooling
• GitOps
• Containers
• CNCF projects and open source products and packages
• Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping
• Building and improving security delivery
• Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications

Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy

Health:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Premiums are 100% Company Paid
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance

Financial:

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company Stock Options
• Home Office Budget

Leave:

• We offer all full-time Unicorns Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus all Federal Holidays, one week for Thanksgiving, and two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s
• Paid Parental Leave

Learning:

• Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
• Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)

Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don't meet every requirement listed. 

At Defense Unicorns, we're committed to diversity. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don't match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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