Defense Unicorns - IT Engineer

Remote - USA$94k - $94k+ Equity1w ago

Remote Mid NA Software Defense Software Engineer Reporting Change Management Compliance Reporting Documentation Bash Python Google Workspace

Requirements

• 4+ years in IT operations, systems administration, or IT engineering roles • Experience administering MDM platforms (Jamf preferred) including device enrollment, policy creation, and compliance reporting • Experience managing endpoints at scale in an enterprise environment • Experience with Google Admin Console or similar directory/identity management platforms, including user lifecycle management and security policy configuration • Demonstrated ability to lead IT projects from scoping through delivery with minimal oversight • Experience with SaaS administration and access provisioning workflows • Familiarity with change management processes and IT documentation practices • Experience with helpdesk or ticketing systems and structured troubleshooting methodology • Proven ability to demonstrate results in a remote, asynchronous environment • US citizenship required; must be eligible for CUI access • Preferred Experience and Qualifications: • Experience in a defense contractor or government IT environment, specifically in regard to DFARS 252.204-7012 • Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC 2.0, or NIST SP 800-53 compliance frameworks • Familiarity with SAML, SCIM, and OIDC in administering SSO and role/group-based access control • Experience with SaaS management platforms (e.g., 1Password SaaS Manager, or similar) • Experience with scripting or automation to support IT operations (Bash, Python, or similar) • Experience administering security permissions and configuration in GitHub • Exposure to SIEM platforms, endpoint security tooling, or security operations workflows. • Travel Expectations/Requirements: 5%-10%. This is a remote US-based position. Travel would consist of company retreats, team building events, and conference attendance.

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. • Administer core IT systems including MDM (Jamf), Google Workspace, and identity/access management tooling, ensuring configurations align with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC requirements • Lead IT projects from requirements through implementation, such as SaaS tool rollouts, onboarding/offboarding automation, and endpoint compliance initiatives • Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 helpdesk support, serving as an escalation point for complex issues • Perform endpoint lifecycle, including imaging, configuration, policy enforcement, compliance reporting, and decommission • Administer SaaS application access and provisioning workflows, and access reviews • Onboard and offboard users by managing access through Google Admin Console and related identity tools, coordinating across People Ops, Security, and IT to ensure timely and compliant access changes • Technical implementation of security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171, such as logging, SIEM integration, incident response capability, and endpoint configuration management • Collaborate with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders on SaaS tool rollouts, troubleshooting, renewals, and integrations • Create and maintain IT documentation, runbooks, and process improvements to improve operational consistency and reduce ticket volume

Benefits

• Health: • Medical/Dental/Vision • Premiums are 100% Company Paid • Health Savings Account • Disability Insurance • Financial: • 401k Retirement Plan • Company Stock Options • 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.