IT Systems & Security Engineer (CedD225)

Defense Unicorns delivers secure software and technology solutions for mission-focused customers across the federal market. The IT Systems & Security Engineer will perform hands-on systems work across varied customer environments, implementing, testing, securing, and documenting technical controls. The role also supports endpoint management, identity and access, infrastructure troubleshooting, configuration documentation, and automation.

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

Requirements:

• 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
• Travel Expectations: 10% - 25%
• 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