IT Systems & Security Engineer (CedD225)

📋 Job Overview

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.

🏢 About Defense Unicorns

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.

🎯 The Role

Support Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, networks, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, and secure remote access.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• 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.

📌 Required 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.

⭐ Desirable Experience

• 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.

🎁 Benefits

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.

Remote - USA

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)

🛂 Visa & Eligibility

US citizenship with CUI access.