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)

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