Defense Unicorns
Technology
ITEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.
“IT Engineer at Defense Unicorns. Skills: IT Operations, Systems Administration, DevOps, Cloud Security. Administer core IT systems. Ensure configurations align with NIST”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve operational consistency; Reduce ticket volume
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
US citizenship, Eligible for CUI access, 5%-10% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years IT operations, 4+ years systems administration, 4+ years IT engineering, Administer MDM platforms, Manage endpoints at scale, Manage Google Admin Console, Lead IT projects, SaaS administration experience, Familiarity with change management, Familiarity with IT documentation, Helpdesk or ticketing systems, Structured troubleshooting methodology, Remote asynchronous environment
Nice to Have
Defense contractor IT environment, Government IT environment, DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171 compliance, CMMC 2.0 compliance, NIST SP 800-53 compliance, SAML, SCIM, OIDC, SSO administration, Role/group-based access control, SaaS management platforms, Scripting or automation, Administer GitHub security, SIEM platforms exposure, Endpoint security tooling exposure, Security operations workflows exposure
What You'll Do.
Administer core IT systems
Ensure configurations align with NIST
Ensure configurations align with CMMC
Provide Tier 2 helpdesk support
Provide Tier 3 helpdesk support
Perform endpoint lifecycle management
Administer SaaS application access
Administer provisioning workflows
Administer access reviews
Manage access through Google Admin
Coordinate access changes
Implement security controls
Collaborate with vendors
Collaborate with stakeholders
Create IT documentation
Maintain IT documentation
Improve operational consistency
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; IT Operations team; People Ops; Security team; Third-party vendors; Internal stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Requirements gathering, Implementation planning, Project execution
Full Job Description
Role Description: We are seeking an IT Engineer to join our IT Operations team. This role enables Unicorn Engineers to do their best work, with a focus on balancing the engineer experience with a strong company-wide Information Technology Security posture. You will carry broad ownership across endpoint management, identity and access lifecycle, SaaS administration, and compliance-aligned IT operations. You will take the lead on IT projects from scoping through execution, own key systems and processes end-to-end, and serve as a reliable escalation point for complex support issues. The ideal candidate has strong fundamentals across IT hardware fleet management, identity tooling, and SaaS operations, and can balance hands-on support work with process improvement and project delivery in a CMMC-regulated environment. 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,
Applying for this IT Engineer role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Greenhouse
- Create a Greenhouse profile before applying — it saves time across multiple applications.
- Upload your resume as a PDF; the parser handles it better than Word.
- Answer all knockout questions carefully — wrong answers auto-reject before a human sees you.
- Enable email notifications to track application status in real time.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Defense Unicorns?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.