Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Defense Unicorns is a contractor for the U.S. government that provides secure solutions for software delivery. They are seeking a Junior IT Security Engineer to deliver Tier 1 and Tier 2 IT support while contributing to security and compliance initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Tier 1 and Tier 2 user technical support requests, triaging issues and resolving or escalating as appropriate
- Provision user laptops and administer a company-wide Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution
- Manage inventory of physical and digital IT assets
- Onboard and offboard users by managing access through Google Admin Console and related tools
- Collaborate with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders to support rollout, troubleshooting, and updates of SaaS tools
- Assist with Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) reviews, including security research and audit report reviews
- Support technical implementation of security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171, such as logging, SIEM, incident response, and configuration management
- Assist with triage of security events, log audits, and incident response processes
Skills
- Experience in an IT help desk, system administration, or IT operations role
- Familiarity with tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, and GitHub
- Experience with macOS, Windows, or Linux administration
- Experience with Google Admin Console or similar directory/identity management tools
- US citizenship required; must be eligible for CUI access
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a remote, asynchronous environment
- Ability to proactively identify issues and follow through on approved solutions
- Defense contractor or government IT experience
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, or CMMC 2.0 framework and compliance requirements
- Experience supporting security tooling such as SIEM platforms or MDM solutions
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Premiums are 100% Company Paid
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Company Stock Options
- Home Office Budget
- 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
- Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
- Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)
Company Overview
Defense Unicorns is a software startup that provides open-source software and AI capabilities for national security systems. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.defenseunicorns.com.