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IT Engineer

Defense Unicorns · United States · 4 wk ago
RemoteRemoteEngineering$94k–$127k/yrFull-time

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

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

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

Benefits

  • Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience
  • Remote - USA $93,500—$126,500 USD

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