{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5040262007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4587251007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"185000.0","min_value":"145000.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5040262007,"updated_at":"2026-06-02T11:56:03-04:00","requisition_id":"12-26","title":"Account Executive - Air Force ","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-02-02T13:42:02-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;*Please note that this is an evergreen posting for \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;current and future\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;Air Force\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Account Executive opportunities at Defense Unicorns. We will reach out to highly qualified candidates as openings arise.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns is seeking mission-driven Account Executives\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;to spearhead full-lifecycle capture efforts across the US Air Force. In this high-impact role, you will shape and lead strategic pursuits that align Defense Unicorns’ unique strengths—secure software delivery, DevSecOps, tactical edge enablement, and cybersecurity—with emerging government needs.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will own the acquisition of new Mission Heroes (what we call our customers) from early qualification through proposal, driving win strategies, forming key partnerships, and aligning technical solutions to mission outcomes. This is a pivotal role within our growth team that directly influences the company’s pipeline, revenue targets, and national security impact.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive new Mission Hero acquisition across the USAF ecosystem, ensuring alignment with Defense Unicorn’s strategic growth objectives and solution capabilities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and execute capture plans, win strategies, and competitive positioning to secure new business.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Engage early with government stakeholders, primes, and ecosystem partners to shape opportunities ahead of solicitation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understand customer pain points, acquisition timelines, and funding paths across multiple branches of the DoD.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify and lead teaming arrangements that enhance technical capabilities, socio-economic positioning, or incumbent advantage.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translate technical capabilities—such as the Unicorn Delivery Service (UDS), cATO acceleration, and edge deployments—into persuasive win themes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support RFI/RFP responses with market intelligence, SWOT analysis, and pricing strategy input.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prepare regular reports on business development activities, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and analyze the effectiveness of various strategies. Use data-driven insights to refine approaches and achieve better results.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Represent the company at industry and government events to raise visibility and gather market intelligence.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You are measured by:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Number and quality of qualified USAF opportunities identified and advanced\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maturity of pipeline supporting growth goals\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Development and execution of capture strategies, including capture plans, customer shaping, and teaming\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Achievement of annual bookings target\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribution to overall proposal win rate and contract awards\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Success in building lasting relationships that lead to competitive advantage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations/Requirements: 20%-30%\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven ability to win complex technical pursuits through the full capture lifecycle.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of USAF acquisition processes (e.g., FAR-based contracts, OTAs, SBIR, IDIQ).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills across technical and executive audiences.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful proposals.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with software factory environments, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or tactical edge deployments is a strong plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep USAF operational experience.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;This position offers a base salary of $145,000 - $185,000. A substantial component of total compensation is based on highly competitive commission on net new ARR, rewarding exceptional performance.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066832007,"name":"Federal Sales","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5043267007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4588698007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"185000.0","min_value":"145000.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5043267007,"updated_at":"2026-06-02T11:56:25-04:00","requisition_id":"14-26","title":"Account Executive - Army","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-02-04T18:05:01-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;*Please note that this is an evergreen posting for\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;future\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt; Army\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Account Executive opportunities at Defense Unicorns. We will reach out to highly qualified candidates as openings arise.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns is seeking mission-driven Account Executives\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;to spearhead full-lifecycle capture efforts across the Army ecosystem. In this high-impact role, you will shape and lead strategic pursuits that align Defense Unicorns’ unique strengths—secure software delivery, DevSecOps, tactical edge enablement, and cybersecurity—with emerging government needs.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will own the acquisition of new Mission Heroes (what we call our customers) from early qualification through proposal, driving win strategies, forming key partnerships, and aligning technical solutions to mission outcomes. 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We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven ability to win complex technical pursuits through the full capture lifecycle.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of Army acquisition processes (e.g., FAR-based contracts, OTAs, SBIR, IDIQ).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills across technical and executive audiences.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful proposals.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with software factory environments, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or tactical edge deployments is a strong plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep Army operational experience.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;This position offers a base salary of $145,000 - $185,000. A substantial component of total compensation is based on highly competitive commission on net new ARR, rewarding exceptional performance.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066832007,"name":"Federal Sales","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5126109007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4626809007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"185000.0","min_value":"145000.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5126109007,"updated_at":"2026-06-02T11:56:42-04:00","requisition_id":"ComS114","title":"Account Executive - Commercial","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-05-01T07:07:25-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns is seeking a mission-driven Account Executive\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;to spearhead full-lifecycle capture efforts across the Defense Industrial Base. In this high-impact role, you will shape and lead strategic pursuits that align Defense Unicorns’ unique strengths—secure software delivery, DevSecOps, tactical edge enablement, and cybersecurity—with emerging government needs.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will own the acquisition of new Mission Heroes (what we call our customers) from early qualification through proposal, driving win strategies, forming key partnerships, and aligning technical solutions to mission outcomes. This is a pivotal role within our growth team that directly influences the company’s pipeline, revenue targets, and national security impact.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive new Mission Hero acquisition across the DIB ecosystem, ensuring alignment with Defense Unicorn’s strategic growth objectives and solution capabilities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and execute capture plans, win strategies, and competitive positioning to secure new business.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Engage early with government stakeholders, primes, and ecosystem partners to shape opportunities ahead of solicitation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understand customer pain points, acquisition timelines, and funding paths across multiple branches of the DoD.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify and lead teaming arrangements that enhance technical capabilities, socio-economic positioning, or incumbent advantage.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translate technical capabilities—such as the Unicorn Delivery Service (UDS), cATO acceleration, and edge deployments—into persuasive win themes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support RFI/RFP responses with market intelligence, SWOT analysis, and pricing strategy input.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prepare regular reports on business development activities, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and analyze the effectiveness of various strategies. Use data-driven insights to refine approaches and achieve better results.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Represent the company at industry and government events to raise visibility and gather market intelligence.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You are measured by:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Number and quality of qualified DIB opportunities identified and advanced\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maturity of pipeline supporting growth goals\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Development and execution of capture strategies, including capture plans, customer shaping, and teaming\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Achievement of annual bookings target\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribution to overall proposal win rate and contract awards\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Success in building lasting relationships that lead to competitive advantage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations/Requirements: 20%-30%\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven ability to win complex technical pursuits through the full capture lifecycle.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of acquisition processes (e.g., FAR-based contracts, OTAs, SBIR, IDIQ).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills across technical and executive audiences.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful proposals.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with software factory environments, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or tactical edge deployments is a strong plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep DIB experience.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;This position offers a base salary of $145,000 - $185,000. A substantial component of total compensation is based on highly competitive commission on net new ARR, rewarding exceptional performance.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066834007,"name":"Commercial Delivery","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5042953007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4588550007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"185000.0","min_value":"145000.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5042953007,"updated_at":"2026-06-02T11:57:55-04:00","requisition_id":"13-26","title":"Account Executive - Cyber Operations","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-02-04T14:29:55-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;*Please note that this is an evergreen posting for \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;current and future \u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;Cyber Operations\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Account Executive opportunities at Defense Unicorns. We will reach out to highly qualified candidates as openings arise.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns is seeking mission-driven Account Executives\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;to spearhead full-lifecycle capture efforts across the Cyber national security enterprise. In this high-impact role, you will shape and lead strategic pursuits that align Defense Unicorns’ unique strengths—secure software delivery, DevSecOps, tactical edge enablement, and cybersecurity—with emerging government needs.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will own the acquisition of new Mission Heroes (what we call our customers) from early qualification through proposal, driving win strategies, forming key partnerships, and aligning technical solutions to mission outcomes. This is a pivotal role within our growth team that directly influences the company’s pipeline, revenue targets, and national security impact.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive new Mission Hero acquisition across the Cyber ecosystem, ensuring alignment with Defense Unicorn’s strategic growth objectives and solution capabilities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and execute capture plans, win strategies, and competitive positioning to secure new business.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Engage early with government stakeholders, primes, and ecosystem partners to shape opportunities ahead of solicitation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understand customer pain points, acquisition timelines, and funding paths across multiple branches of the DoD.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify and lead teaming arrangements that enhance technical capabilities, socio-economic positioning, or incumbent advantage.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translate technical capabilities—such as the Unicorn Delivery Service (UDS), cATO acceleration, and edge deployments—into persuasive win themes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support RFI/RFP responses with market intelligence, SWOT analysis, and pricing strategy input.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prepare regular reports on business development activities, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and analyze the effectiveness of various strategies. 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We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven ability to win complex technical pursuits through the full capture lifecycle.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of Cyber acquisition processes (e.g., FAR-based contracts, OTAs, SBIR, IDIQ).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills across technical and executive audiences.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful proposals.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with software factory environments, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or tactical edge deployments is a strong plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep Cyber operational experience.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;This position offers a base salary of $145,000 - $185,000. A substantial component of total compensation is based on highly competitive commission on net new ARR, rewarding exceptional performance.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066832007,"name":"Federal Sales","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5043296007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4588714007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"185000.0","min_value":"145000.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5043296007,"updated_at":"2026-06-02T11:57:36-04:00","requisition_id":"16-26","title":"Account Executive - Navy","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-02-04T18:08:54-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;*Please note that this is an evergreen posting for\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;future\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt; Navy\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Account Executive opportunities at Defense Unicorns. We will reach out to highly qualified candidates as openings arise.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns is seeking mission-driven Account Executives\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;to spearhead full-lifecycle capture efforts across the Navy ecosystem. In this high-impact role, you will shape and lead strategic pursuits that align Defense Unicorns’ unique strengths—secure software delivery, DevSecOps, tactical edge enablement, and cybersecurity—with emerging government needs.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will own the acquisition of new Mission Heroes (what we call our customers) from early qualification through proposal, driving win strategies, forming key partnerships, and aligning technical solutions to mission outcomes. This is a pivotal role within our growth team that directly influences the company’s pipeline, revenue targets, and national security impact.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive new Mission Hero acquisition across the Navy ecosystem, ensuring alignment with Defense Unicorn’s strategic growth objectives and solution capabilities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and execute capture plans, win strategies, and competitive positioning to secure new business.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Engage early with government stakeholders, primes, and ecosystem partners to shape opportunities ahead of solicitation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understand customer pain points, acquisition timelines, and funding paths across multiple branches of the DoD.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify and lead teaming arrangements that enhance technical capabilities, socio-economic positioning, or incumbent advantage.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translate technical capabilities—such as the Unicorn Delivery Service (UDS), cATO acceleration, and edge deployments—into persuasive win themes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support RFI/RFP responses with market intelligence, SWOT analysis, and pricing strategy input.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prepare regular reports on business development activities, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and analyze the effectiveness of various strategies. Use data-driven insights to refine approaches and achieve better results.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Represent the company at industry and government events to raise visibility and gather market intelligence.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You are measured by:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Number and quality of qualified Navy opportunities identified and advanced.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maturity of pipeline supporting growth goals.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Development and execution of capture strategies, including capture plans, customer shaping, and teaming.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Achievement of annual bookings target.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribution to overall proposal win rate and contract awards.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Success in building lasting relationships that lead to competitive advantage.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations/Requirements: 20%-30%\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven ability to win complex technical pursuits through the full capture lifecycle.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of Navy acquisition processes (e.g., FAR-based contracts, OTAs, SBIR, IDIQ).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills across technical and executive audiences.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful proposals.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with software factory environments, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or tactical edge deployments is a strong plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep Cyber operational experience.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;This position offers a base salary of $145,000 - $185,000. A substantial component of total compensation is based on highly competitive commission on net new ARR, rewarding exceptional performance.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066832007,"name":"Federal Sales","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5043288007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4588710007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"185000.0","min_value":"145000.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5043288007,"updated_at":"2026-06-02T11:58:10-04:00","requisition_id":"15-26","title":"Account Executive - Space","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-02-04T18:03:23-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;*Please note that this is an evergreen posting for\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;future\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;Space\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Account Executive opportunities at Defense Unicorns. We will reach out to highly qualified candidates as openings arise.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns is seeking mission-driven Account Executives\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;to spearhead full-lifecycle capture efforts across the Space ecosystem. In this high-impact role, you will shape and lead strategic pursuits that align Defense Unicorns’ unique strengths—secure software delivery, DevSecOps, tactical edge enablement, and cybersecurity—with emerging government needs.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will own the acquisition of new Mission Heroes (what we call our customers) from early qualification through proposal, driving win strategies, forming key partnerships, and aligning technical solutions to mission outcomes. 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Use data-driven insights to refine approaches and achieve better results.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Represent the company at industry and government events to raise visibility and gather market intelligence.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You are measured by:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Number and quality of qualified Space opportunities identified and advanced.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maturity of pipeline supporting growth goals.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Development and execution of capture strategies, including capture plans, customer shaping, and teaming.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Achievement of annual bookings target.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribution to overall proposal win rate and contract awards.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Success in building lasting relationships that lead to competitive advantage.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations/Requirements: 20%-30%\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven ability to win complex technical pursuits through the full capture lifecycle.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of Space Force acquisition processes (e.g., FAR-based contracts, OTAs, SBIR, IDIQ).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills across technical and executive audiences.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful proposals.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with software factory environments, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or tactical edge deployments is a strong plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep Cyber operational experience.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;This position offers a base salary of $145,000 - $185,000. A substantial component of total compensation is based on highly competitive commission on net new ARR, rewarding exceptional performance.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066832007,"name":"Federal Sales","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5039095007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4586652007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"185000.0","min_value":"145000.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5039095007,"updated_at":"2026-06-02T11:58:45-04:00","requisition_id":"11-26","title":"Account Executive - USSOCOM","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-01-30T15:47:08-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;*Please note that this is an evergreen posting for \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;current and future \u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;USSOCOM Account Executive opportunities at Defense Unicorns. We will reach out to highly qualified candidates as openings arise.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns is seeking mission-driven Account Executives\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;to spearhead full-lifecycle capture efforts across USSOCOM. In this high-impact role, you will shape and lead strategic pursuits that align Defense Unicorns’ unique strengths—secure software delivery, DevSecOps, tactical edge enablement, and cybersecurity—with emerging government needs.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will own the acquisition of new Mission Heroes (what we call our customers) from early qualification through proposal, driving win strategies, forming key partnerships, and aligning technical solutions to mission outcomes. This is a pivotal role within our growth team that directly influences the company’s pipeline, revenue targets, and national security impact.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive new Mission Hero acquisition across the USSOCOM ecosystem, ensuring alignment with Defense Unicorn’s strategic growth objectives and solution capabilities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and execute capture plans, win strategies, and competitive positioning to secure new business.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Engage early with government stakeholders, primes, and ecosystem partners to shape opportunities ahead of solicitation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understand customer pain points, acquisition timelines, and funding paths across multiple branches of the DoD.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify and lead teaming arrangements that enhance technical capabilities, socio-economic positioning, or incumbent advantage.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translate technical capabilities—such as the Unicorn Delivery Service (UDS), cATO acceleration, and edge deployments—into persuasive win themes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support RFI/RFP responses with market intelligence, SWOT analysis, and pricing strategy input.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prepare regular reports on business development activities, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and analyze the effectiveness of various strategies. Use data-driven insights to refine approaches and achieve better results.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Represent the company at industry and government events to raise visibility and gather market intelligence.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You are measured by:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Number and quality of qualified USSOCOM opportunities identified and advanced\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maturity of pipeline supporting growth goals\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Development and execution of capture strategies, including capture plans, customer shaping, and teaming\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Achievement of annual bookings target\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribution to overall proposal win rate and contract awards\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Success in building lasting relationships that lead to competitive advantage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations/Requirements: 20%-30%\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven ability to win complex technical pursuits through the full capture lifecycle.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of USSOCOM\u0026amp;nbsp; acquisition processes (e.g., FAR-based contracts, OTAs, SBIR, IDIQ).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills across technical and executive audiences.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful proposals.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with software factory environments, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or tactical edge deployments is a strong plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep USSOCOM operational experience.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;This position offers a base salary of $145,000 - $185,000. 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Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066832007,"name":"Federal Sales","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/4892319007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4507925007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"150000.0","min_value":"120000.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":4892319007,"updated_at":"2026-06-01T19:53:50-04:00","requisition_id":"60","title":"Business Development Representative - Navy","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2025-09-15T17:43:27-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Base Salary: $82,300 - $112,700 (total compensation is substantially informed by performance-based pay.)\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re looking for a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Business Development Representative (BDR) focused on the U.S. Navy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to join our Growth team. You’ll be on the front lines of identifying, qualifying, and shaping opportunities that align our technologies with Navy missions and program needs. This role is about building meaningful relationships, understanding complex challenges, and connecting Defense Unicorns’ solutions to where they can make the most impact.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As the Navy BDR, you’ll work closely with our Account Executives, engineers, and leadership team to expand our presence within Naval Systems Commands (NAVSEA, NAVAIR, NAVWAR) and program offices. You’ll be instrumental in driving pipeline growth and helping the Navy accelerate software delivery with Defense Unicorn products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain relationships with Navy stakeholders, program managers, and industry partners.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Generate and qualify opportunities across Navy programs that align with Defense Unicorns’ solutions.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with Account Executives to shape opportunities early in the acquisition cycle.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Track Navy priorities, funding lines, and acquisition strategies to anticipate where Defense Unicorns can add value.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Share mission and technical insights with the Growth and Engineering teams to refine our offerings.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Represent Defense Unicorns at Navy-focused industry days, conferences, and working groups.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Bring\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;2–4 years of experience in business development, capture, or sales (defense industry preferred).\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of Navy acquisition processes, program offices, and budget cycles.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Passion for aligning technology to mission outcomes.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication skills—both in building trusted relationships and in clear, concise written communication.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Growth mindset, curiosity, and a bias for action.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative startup environment.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Why You’ll Love This Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;line-height: 2;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Impact:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Your work directly accelerates the Navy’s ability to deliver secure software to the fleet.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;line-height: 2;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mission-driven team:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Work alongside technologists, veterans, and innovators united by a shared mission.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;line-height: 2;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Flexibility:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Remote-first culture with the autonomy to work where you’re most effective.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;line-height: 2;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Growth:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Opportunities to expand your skills across business development, capture, and strategy.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;line-height: 2;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Culture: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We lead with kindness, trust, and speed—and we mean it.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066836007,"name":"Business Development","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5155778007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4641252007,"location":{"name":"Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"300000.0","min_value":"260000.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5155778007,"updated_at":"2026-06-08T13:10:23-04:00","requisition_id":"147","title":"Chief Information Security Officer ","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-06-04T13:23:00-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the executive leader responsible for Defense Unicorns\u0026#39; enterprise-wide information technology and security strategy, governance, and risk posture. Reporting directly to the CEO and working in close partnership with senior leadership, the CISO owns the full security function, including direct oversight of the Director of Security Compliance and the Director of Information Technology.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;This is a mission-critical leadership role at the intersection of national security, defense technology, and enterprise IT. The CISO ensures that Defense Unicorns can pursue and execute DoD and federal contracts confidently, with a security program that is not only audit-ready but genuinely resilient. Equally, the CISO provides executive direction over the information technology function, overseeing corporate infrastructure, systems, networks, and the technology platforms that enable our Unicorns to operate effectively and securely at scale. The right person brings both the technical credibility to earn trust with engineers and operators, and the executive presence to advise leadership and represent the company\u0026#39;s security and technology posture to customers, partners, and government stakeholders.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;As the organization scales, the CISO will be the architect of a security culture that is embedded, not bolted on, enabling the mission rather than impeding it. This commitment to “The Unicorn Experience” is non-negotiable. This means not only governing risk and compliance, but ensuring the IT foundation beneath the business is modern, resilient, and capable of supporting a fast-growing defense technology company operating in highly sensitive environments. This dual ownership of security and IT is intentional: at Defense Unicorns, protecting the mission and enabling the workforce are not separate problems, they require a unified leader who can hold both.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Direct Reports\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Director of Security Compliance\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Director of Information Technology\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Key Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Enterprise Security Strategy \u0026amp;amp; Executive Leadership\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Develop and execute the enterprise-wide information security strategy, overseeing risk management, governance, compliance, and threat mitigation to protect highly sensitive data, intellectual property, customer environments, and Mission Hero infrastructure.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Serve as the organization\u0026#39;s executive risk authority, the final decision-maker on security posture decisions with enterprise-level impact, and primary advisor to the CEO and senior leadership on cyber risk, emerging threats, and business impact.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Partner with the CEO, General Counsel, and business development leadership to align security investments with contract requirements, growth objectives, and mission priorities.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Represent Defense Unicorns\u0026#39; security posture in customer-facing engagements, contract negotiations, government interactions, and partnership discussions.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Provide executive oversight to the Director of Security Compliance and Director of Information Technology, ensuring cohesion between compliance obligations, IT infrastructure, and security operations.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Foster a collaborative, mission-first security culture, one that empowers Unicorns to move fast while minimizing risk to the business and our customers.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Own and execute on a strategy for responsible, cross-cutting AI usage in all functions which enables Unicorns while maintaining a verifiable information security posture.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Application Security\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Adapt Defense Unicorns application security processes to the AI-native threat hunting realities.\u0026amp;nbsp; Operate and scale bug triage and/or bounty programs that are compatible with Open Source software practices and the trends in responsible disclosure.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Build and scale defensive security tooling that enables teams to shift-left and safeguard themselves and their work products, from emergent threats including software supply chain security, advanced security hunting, and advanced foreign actors.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Infrastructure Security\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Lead cross-functional efforts to safeguard production infrastructure, cloud platforms, and mission-critical systems against advanced cyber threats, ensuring resilience, regulatory adherence, and alignment with strategic business objectives.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Build and lead a high-performing security engineering function responsible for securing Defense Unicorns\u0026#39; production environments and customer-facing platforms, including architecture, hardening, threat detection, and defensive controls across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise infrastructure.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Direct strategy for security architecture and infrastructure protection at scale, setting the technical vision while empowering the Director of IT to implement.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Champion automation of security processes to reduce mean time to detection and containment, and drive continuous improvement across security operations.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Serve as the executive sponsor for the Incident Response program, ensuring the function is cross-trained, playbook-ready, and compliant with DFARS 252.204-7012 government notification requirements.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Governance, Risk \u0026amp;amp; 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ability to oversee a comprehensive SSP and full assessment objective coverage.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience leading a DoD contractor compliance program, including DFARS 252.204-7012, SPRS reporting, and SAM.gov obligations.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop high-performing security and IT teams, including direct management of director-level reports.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience owning or providing executive oversight for an Incident Response function, including government reporting obligations.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Strong GRC and policy governance skills; ability to build and sustain a compliance operations model that is durable through organizational growth and transition.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Exceptional communication skills, able to translate complex regulatory and technical requirements into clear strategic guidance for engineers, operators, executives, and external stakeholders.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Active CISSP, CISM, CCISO, or equivalent certification.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Bachelor\u0026#39;s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master\u0026#39;s degree preferred.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Direct experience as a C3PAO assessor, CMMC Registered Practitioner, or third-party assessment participant.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, and export control compliance in a DoD supply chain context.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience with cloud-native and hybrid environments and evaluating SaaS platforms against CMMC control requirements.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience with emerging AI governance frameworks and the intersection of AI tooling with security and compliance obligations.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Prior role in a defense or highly regulated industry focused startup or fast-growth government contractor environment.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience scaling enterprise security and GRC programs to support rapid organizational growth.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$260,000\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$300,000 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066837007,"name":"IT \u0026 Facility","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5143652007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4635257007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"166750.0","min_value":"123250.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5143652007,"updated_at":"2026-06-01T19:55:36-04:00","requisition_id":"139","title":"Cybersecurity Engineer","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-05-20T19:37:59-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As the cybersecurity engineer, you will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the RMF process from accreditation of the platform to establish a cATO for our Software Factory implementation. You will be expected to champion modern, continuous security implementations within DoD environments and systems (approval processes). Your perpetual goal will be to accelerate the ATO process while simultaneously improving our security posture, thus pushing for cultural change away from security theater and towards responsive and resilient systems. While working within the existing DoD processes, you will also work with other 🦄 engineers to find the best paths forward and even contribute to 🦄 capabilities and open source solutions to further streamline ongoing and future efforts.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Leading and pathfinding the effort to achieve accreditation in accordance with NIST-800 series requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Developing and implementing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls necessary to meet DoD accreditation standards.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conducting comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security threats and mitigate risks.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborating with cross-functional teams including software developers, system architects, and other Government stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity measures into the software development lifecycle.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Performing security testing and evaluation of our software platform to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses (STIGs, ACAS, CI/CD security testing, etc.) ● Providing guidance and support to ensure continuous monitoring and maintenance of cybersecurity controls.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Preparing and maintaining documentation required for the accreditation process, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and other relevant artifacts.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Staying up-to-date with evolving cybersecurity threats, technologies, and regulations to proactively address security challenges and compliance requirements. ● Serving as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity best practices, standards, and procedures within the organization.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Supporting automated Compliance-as-Code capabilities that continuously evaluate the cybersecurity posture of the tech stack.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a focus on achieving accreditation for software systems within the DoD environment.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;In-depth knowledge of NIST-800 series standards, particularly NIST-800-53, and experience applying these standards to achieve accreditation.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Skilled at translating technical implementation (infrastructure as code and configuration as code) into verifiable eMASS security control responses that Approving Officials (AOs), and their staffs, can understand.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices, including encryption, authentication, access control, and secure coding practices. ● Hands-on experience with security assessment tools and techniques, such as vulnerability scanning and security analysis.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with software development methodologies and practices, particularly Agile and DevSecOps.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex systems and identify security risks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Eligibility to obtain and maintain privileged access in a Government Cloud Environment (relevant training and/or certifications).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Desired Experience:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building and supporting continuous authority to operate (cATO) packages within the DoD\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to use OSCAL to manage control implementation and statements as “compliance as code”\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understand how products and deployments affect the OSCAL lifecycle from upstream to operations\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with Department of the Air Force (DAF) security approval processes to include AFI 17-101\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with DAF Gov Cloud offerings and inherited controls in Gov Cloud environments\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with the Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working in a remote team or asynchronous work environment where focus, discipline, and comfort navigating/leveraging various communication forms and frequencies to disseminate and prioritize information and keep stakeholders informed\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$123,250\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$166,750 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066831007,"name":"Federal Delivery","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5155997007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4641357007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"201250.0","min_value":"148750.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5155997007,"updated_at":"2026-06-04T17:54:32-04:00","requisition_id":"COMDO12","title":"Cybersecurity Engineer","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-06-04T17:54:32-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a cybersecurity SME within Delivery at Defense Unicorns, you will be responsible for owning all aspects of the RMF process from accreditation of the platform for our mission heroes. You will be expected to champion modern, continuous security implementations within DoD environments and systems (approval processes). Your perpetual goal will be to accelerate the FedRamp and ATO process while simultaneously improving our security posture, thus pushing for cultural change away from security theater and towards responsive and resilient systems. While working within the existing DoD processes, you will also work with other engineers to find the best paths forward and contribute to Unicorn mission capabilities and open source solutions to further streamline ongoing and future efforts.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Leading and pathfinding the effort to achieve accreditation in accordance with NIST-800 series requirements.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Developing and implementing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls necessary to meet FedRamp and DoD accreditation standards .\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conducting comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security threats and mitigate risks.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborating with cross-functional teams including software developers, system architects, and other Government stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity measures into the software development lifecycle.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Performing security testing and evaluation of our software platform to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses (STIGs, ACAS, CI/CD security testing, etc.)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Providing guidance and support to ensure continuous monitoring and maintenance of cybersecurity controls.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Preparing and maintaining documentation required for the accreditation process, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and other relevant artifacts.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Staying up-to-date with evolving cybersecurity threats, technologies, and regulations to proactively address security challenges and compliance requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serving as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity best practices, standards, and procedures within the organization.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Supporting automated Compliance-as-Code capabilities that continuously evaluate the cybersecurity posture of the tech stack\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven experience in cybersecurity engineering, with a focus on achieving accreditation for software systems within the DoD environment.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven track record of thinking outside the box and pushing the boundaries of the RMF/FedRamp/ATO status quo.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;In-depth knowledge of NIST-800 series standards, particularly NIST-800-53, and experience applying these standards to achieve accreditation.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Skilled at translating technical implementation (infrastructure as code and configuration as code) into verifiable eMASS security control responses that Approving Officials (AOs), and their staffs, can understand.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices, including encryption, authentication, access control, and secure coding practices.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience with security assessment tools and techniques, such as vulnerability scanning and security analysis.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with software development methodologies and practices, particularly Agile and DevSecOps.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex systems and identify security risks.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Eligibility to obtain and maintain privileged access in a Government Cloud Environment (relevant training and/or certifications).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Desired Experience:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building and supporting platform authorizations for FedRamp High.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building and supporting continuous authority to operate (cATO) packages within the DoD\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to use OSCAL to manage control implementation and statements as “compliance as code”\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understand how products and deployments affect the OSCAL lifecycle from upstream to operations\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with Department of the Air Force (DAF) security approval processes to include AFI 17-101\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with DAF Gov Cloud offerings and inherited controls in Gov Cloud environments\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with the Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working in a remote team or asynchronous work environment where focus, discipline, and comfort navigating/leveraging various communication forms and frequencies to disseminate and prioritize information and keep stakeholders informed\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations/Requirements: 10-15%, up to 3-4 times per year (quarterly) \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$148,750\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$201,250 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066834007,"name":"Commercial Delivery","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5076453007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4603850007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"166750.0","min_value":"124250.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5076453007,"updated_at":"2026-06-01T19:56:44-04:00","requisition_id":"120","title":"Data Engineer","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-03-20T13:33:55-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Designing data workflows, pipelines, and pathways to support ETL/ELT, while ensuring data-quality and exchange of sensitive information across AWS cloud and on-prem environments.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Implementing systems engineering principles to ensure the reliability, scalability, and maintainability of data layer systems, including backup and recovery strategies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Architecting, deploying, and operating data streaming technologies (Kafka, Redpanda, Kinesis, etc ) on Kubernetes with an emphasis on declarative definitions to reduce complexity in day-2 operations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working with a platform team to implement best practices for configuration management, security, and performance optimization within Kubernetes and AWS environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working with a platform team to automate infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and scaling using tools such as Terraform working with cybersecurity SMEs to incorporate best practices and techniques to defend our data layer against potential threats\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensuring that our data layer systems are compliant with industry and DoD regulations, standards, and best-practices\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to Kubernetes, containerization, and data engineering\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations/Requirements: 6-10 times per year\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;*\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience (minimum 5 years) in building and maintaining production data pipelines, databases, and data exchange services on Kubernetes Experience in designing, deploying, and operating Kafka / Redpanda data streaming solutions on Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience in creating data pipelines from scratch with the ability to process data in large volumes and manage data stores\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration systems like Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledge of systems engineering principles to ensure the reliability, scalability, and maintainability of data layer systems Familiarity with API Security, Container Security, AWS Cloud Security Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices for securing data layer systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical team members\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background check (\u0026quot;CBI\u0026quot;) and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with machine learning and generative AI models\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$124,250\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$166,750 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066831007,"name":"Federal Delivery","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5132886007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4630009007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"201250.0","min_value":"148750.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5132886007,"updated_at":"2026-05-27T00:35:49-04:00","requisition_id":"142","title":"Forward Deployed AI Engineer","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-05-08T12:18:17-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION REQUIRES U.S. CITIZENSHIP. \u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;An active security clearance is preferred. Clearance eligibility is required.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;About Defense Unicorns\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns is veteran-founded and mission-driven. The company’s vision is to advance freedom and independence globally by transforming how the U.S. Department of War builds, buys, delivers, and sustains software. We deliver secure, scalable software and AI solutions that function in cloud, on-prem, and tactical edge / air-gapped environments — making software a strategic deterrent for warfighters.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In this role you will join a team building the backbone of modern defense software delivery — helping ensure warfighters can deploy the latest capabilities rapidly, securely, and reliably.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Embed with strategic customers as a technical partner, working from problem discovery to solution implementation and customer adoption. \u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Architect, build, deploy, and operate agentic Generative AI systems: APIs, data processing ETL pipelines, integration layers, Retrieval Augmented Generation, and context engineering.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work in cloud, on-prem, and edge/air-gapped environments to ensure software can run where the mission demands.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prototype and deploy systems leveraging the core products and design patterns of the Unicorn Delivery Service (UDS); bring back insights from the field for continuous product improvement .\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Scope, sequence, and lead delivery of solutions: define living roadmaps, set priorities, trade off speed vs quality vs scope, work across internal teams and customer stakeholders to drive clarity and remove blockers early.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Codify reusable patterns for mission environments: build tools, internal frameworks, playbooks so future deployments are faster, safer, and repeatable.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Act as the technical face to customer leadership: communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, build trust, manage expectations, and ensure successful scale and mission adoption.\u0026amp;nbsp; This is a customer-facing role.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability and interest to travel up as needed to client sites, but flexible based on personal preferences.\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Bring\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;3+ years of engineering or technical deployment experience (backend or full-stack), ideally in customer-facing or government environments (DoD, intelligence, public sector) or analogous high-assurance contexts.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong backend engineering skills: production-grade code in Python or TypeScript; deep familiarity with designing services, APIs, data pipelines, integrations, and backend frameworks.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with LLMs or generative AI systems — be able to explain the fundamentals of Context Engineering and understand how model behavior connects to product/mission experience, and how AI capabilities integrate into larger system architectures.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong ability to work in ambiguity: define scope, sequence work, make trade-offs between speed, quality, and scope; remove blockers; deliver under pressure in dynamic mission-driven settings.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication skills: able to translate complex technical details into clear messaging for non-technical stakeholders; work cross-functionally; build relationships with customers and internal teams.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mission-oriented mindset.\u0026amp;nbsp; Have an understanding that our work is supporting the defense and freedom of the nation.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Nice to Have\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with deploying applications on Kubernetes inside of air-gapped or secure environments.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with Information Retrieval fundamentals including knowledge of keyword and vector based search, document parsing and chunking, document reranking, and SQL/NoSQL search engines.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with developing, executing, and maintaining LLM evaluations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with open source LLM or SLM models (Llama3, Mixtral, Gemma, Phi) including inference frameworks, structured output, fine-tuning, and model architecture reconfiguration.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Why This Role Matters\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Forward Deployed AI Engineer at Defense Unicorns, you will directly contribute to accelerating warfighter capability. By working at the intersection of backend software engineering, secure delivery platforms, and mission-driven deployments, you’ll help deliver software updates in minutes instead of months — enabling operational advantage, agility, and freedom for the nation. You will not just build code — you’ll deploy impact where it matters most.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$148,750\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$201,250 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5115929007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4622072007,"location":{"name":"San Antonio, Texas"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"126000.0","min_value":"93000.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5115929007,"updated_at":"2026-06-01T19:57:03-04:00","requisition_id":"127","title":"IT Engineer - Hardware ","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-04-21T11:45:40-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking an IT Engineer to join our team, based primarily out of our San Antonio, TX office. This role is first and foremost a hardware role, the primary owner of physical infrastructure at Defense Unicorns\u0026#39; San Antonio location, responsible for racking servers, configuring switching and network gear, and maintaining a growing lab environment that supports active defense programs. When not heads-down on hardware, this person is a contributor to day-to-day IT operations, handling helpdesk tickets, endpoint support, and IT projects alongside the broader IT OPS team. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on lab environment, has real experience standing up physical infrastructure, and can context-switch into IT OPS work without losing momentum. This is an onsite role; physical presence is the job.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Hardware \u0026amp;amp; Infrastructure (~70%)\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Install, configure, and maintain servers, rack-mount switches, and associated network infrastructure in the San Antonio office and lab environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Stand up and maintain virtualization environments on IT-owned bare-metal hardware\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead rack layout, cable management, patch panel termination, and physical infrastructure documentation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support UPS and PDU installation, configuration, and monitoring\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Configure and maintain network infrastructure including switches, access points, and security appliances\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead hardware procurement coordination, maintain physical and digital asset inventory, and support engineering and delivery teams with hardware staging needs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Assist with edge and lab hardware as needed, including mini PCs, single-board computers, and portable networking gear\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support physical security infrastructure as needed, including access control and related CMMC-adjacent hardware considerations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;IT Operations (~30%)\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 helpdesk support, triaging and resolving tickets or escalating as appropriate\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Administer MDM (Jamf) for device enrollment, policy enforcement, and compliance reporting\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support endpoint hardware management (primarily macOS) alongside other IT team members, including imaging, configuration, deployment, and decommission\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support user onboarding and offboarding workflows including access provisioning and equipment movement\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage access through Google Admin Console and related identity tools\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders on SaaS tool rollouts, troubleshooting, and updates\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to IT projects, process improvements, and compliance initiatives aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations/Requirements: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Primarily onsite in San Antonio; occasional travel to other Defense Unicorns locations (~20%)\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Minimum Experience and Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;3+ years in an IT operations, systems administration, or infrastructure role\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience racking and configuring servers and network switches in a lab or data center environment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with virtualization platforms on IT-managed infrastructure (Proxmox, ESXi, or similar)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated homelab or lab environment experience, comfortable standing up and troubleshooting infrastructure from scratch\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with structured cabling, patch panel termination, and physical infrastructure documentation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with layer 2/3 networking concepts (VLANs, switching, routing)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with change management processes and IT documentation practices\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with helpdesk or trouble ticketing systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with macOS endpoint management and MDM solutions (Jamf preferred)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with Google Admin Console or similar directory/identity management tools\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;US citizenship required; must be eligible for CUI access\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to work independently in an onsite environment and manage competing priorities without close supervision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with enterprise rack-mount server configuration and out-of-band management (e.g., iDRAC, iLO, IPMI)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with managed switching and prosumer/enterprise network stacks (e.g., UniFi, Cisco, Ubiquiti, or similar)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience in a defense contractor, government, or classified lab environment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC 2.0, or similar compliance frameworks\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exposure to edge compute platforms (single-board computers, mini PCs, GPU workstations)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience contributing to endpoint hardware programs in a shared-ownership model\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$93,000\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$126,000 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066837007,"name":"IT \u0026 Facility","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4040581007,"name":"San Antonio, Texas","location":"San Antonio, Texas, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5143717007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4635298007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"159850.0","min_value":"118150.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5143717007,"updated_at":"2026-06-01T19:51:40-04:00","requisition_id":"020","title":"Mission Manager ","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-05-21T12:22:07-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;This position requires an active Secret Clearance.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Mission Manager at Defense Unicorns, you will lead the design, coordination, and execution of multiple large-scale, community-facing hackathon events throughout the year. This is not a traditional program management role. We are looking for someone who is energized by bringing people together, thinks creatively about problem-solving at scale, and wants to make a tangible impact across the Department of War innovation ecosystem.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will serve as the primary point of contact for government mission heroes, industry partners, and vendors, while leading a small internal team and managing partner relationships. You will own the full lifecycle of each event, from planning through execution and stakeholder communication, ensuring that every hackathon reflects Defense Unicorns\u0026#39; values and delivers meaningful mission outcomes.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Prime Contractor and Mission Hero Relationship\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as Defense Unicorns\u0026#39; primary point of contact with government mission heroes across the DoW\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the prime contractor relationship, ensuring program commitments, compliance, and performance expectations are met\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and sustain productive working relationships across government, subcontractors, and the broader DoW innovation community\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Represent Defense Unicorns professionally and authentically in all external engagements\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Program and Event Execution\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own end-to-end planning and execution of multiple hackathon events per year\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinate logistics, timelines, and deliverables across internal staff, government stakeholders, and subcontractors\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translate mission requirements and stakeholder goals into actionable event plans and clear team direction\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuously improve the hackathon model based on participant feedback and program outcomes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Team Leadership\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead a small internal Defense Unicorns team while managing a network of subcontractors supporting event delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own subcontractor relationships, including scoping, performance management, and accountability\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Foster a collaborative, high-energy team environment aligned with Defense Unicorns\u0026#39; culture and values\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs or events in a government or defense-adjacent environment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience serving in a prime contractor role, including managing subcontractor relationships and contract compliance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability to coordinate across government, industry, and subcontractor partners simultaneously\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior government and industry stakeholders\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A proactive, creative mindset with a track record of building something that didn\u0026#39;t exist before\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience planning or executing large-scale community or innovation events such as hackathons, integration events, or exercises\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with the DoW innovation ecosystem, including programs, procurement, and mission priorities\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Background in or exposure to DevSecOps, platform engineering, or software delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multi-party delivery\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where no two events are the same\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Travel is expected multiple times per year to support event execution and stakeholder engagement, primarily within the continental United States, but occasionally OCONUS as required.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$118,150\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$159,850 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066831007,"name":"Federal Delivery","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5156493007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4641601007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"192625.0","min_value":"142375.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5156493007,"updated_at":"2026-06-05T00:59:28-04:00","requisition_id":"FedD143","title":"Mission Manager ","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-06-05T00:59:28-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;This position requires an active Secret Clearance.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Mission Manager for within the Air Force domain, you will collaborate with DAF Tech Lead and Fleet Tech Lead to establish technical roadmap for Mission outcomes with Mission Heroes, and facilitate feedback from Delivery to Product.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serves as Product Manager for assigned Delivery Effort\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborates with Domain Tech Lead and Vertical Tech Lead to establish technical roadmap for Mission Outcomes with Mission Heroes\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Aligns Defense Unicorns’ Product Roadmaps to technical roadmap for your Hero and provides feedback to Product segment on Mission Need dates for features to drive adoption\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Share and facilitate feedback from Delivery segment with Product segment regarding Defense Unicorns’ OSS projects and productized services\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work with Tech Leads to established an aligned Delivery roadmap, using Product roadmaps\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Follow company best practices in strategies for building Delivery solutions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Balance priorities from users, customers, stakeholders, and the team to deliver mission value in a scalable way\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fosters an environment for Unicorn growth, mentorship, and coaching within the team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fosters an environment for Defense Unicorns values and principles to thrive\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;4-12 times per year\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficient in translating pain points to root cause problems and working with engineers to build a roadmap for value delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficient in modern software development processes and practices, including DevSecOps, Continuous Delivery, and User-Centered Design\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience managing cross functional engineering teams\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Skilled in expectation management across different personas\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience and passion for software delivery for Mission Success within the tech industry or Department of Defense\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with federal government contracts, procurement vehicles, and budget process\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exhibit enough technical depth to understand architectural decisions and translate in a way that stakeholders, users, and the team can understand and be aligned on\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$142,375\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$192,625 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066831007,"name":"Federal Delivery","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5149571007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4638224007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"159850.0","min_value":"118150.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5149571007,"updated_at":"2026-06-05T00:30:52-04:00","requisition_id":"FedD142","title":"Mission Manager ","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-06-05T00:29:24-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;This position requires an active Secret Clearance.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Mission Manager for within the Air \u0026amp;amp; Space Forces domain, you will collaborate with DAF Tech Lead and Fleet Tech Lead to establish technical roadmap for Mission outcomes with Mission Heroes, and facilitate feedback from Delivery to Product.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serves as Mission Manager for assigned Delivery Effort\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborates with Domain Tech Lead and Vertical Tech Lead to establish technical roadmap for Mission Outcomes with Mission Heroes\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Aligns Defense Unicorns’ Product Roadmaps to technical roadmap for your Hero and provides feedback to Product segment on Mission Need dates for features to drive adoption\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Share and facilitate feedback from Delivery segment with Product segment regarding Defense Unicorns’ OSS projects and productized services\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work with Tech Leads to established an aligned Delivery roadmap, using Product roadmaps\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Follow company best practices in strategies for building Delivery solutions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Balance priorities from users, customers, stakeholders, and the team to deliver mission value in a scalable way\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fosters an environment for Unicorn growth, mentorship, and coaching within the team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fosters an environment for Defense Unicorns values and principles to thrive\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;4-12 times per year\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficient in translating pain points to root cause problems and working with engineers to build a roadmap for value delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficient in modern software development processes and practices, including DevSecOps, Continuous Delivery, and User-Centered Design\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience managing cross functional engineering teams\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Skilled in expectation management across different personas\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience and passion for software delivery for Mission Success within the tech industry or Department of Defense\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with federal government contracts, procurement vehicles, and budget process\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exhibit enough technical depth to understand architectural decisions and translate in a way that stakeholders, users, and the team can understand and be aligned on\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$118,150\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$159,850 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066831007,"name":"Federal Delivery","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5119680007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4623717007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"241500.0","min_value":"178500.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5119680007,"updated_at":"2026-06-01T19:58:28-04:00","requisition_id":"128","title":"Mission Manager ","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-04-23T19:25:43-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;This position requires an active Secret Clearance.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As the Mission Manager for a DoW platform modernization program, you will lead a Defense Unicorns delivery team supporting our Mission Hero through a DoW prime contractor partner. You will serve as the primary point of contact with the prime\u0026#39;s program management, own delivery execution and financial performance on a multi-year contract, and partner with Defense Unicorns Tech Leads across the company to ensure the team delivers mission value across platform engineering, DevSecOps, cloud, and SRE disciplines.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;First-Year Outcomes\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Success in the first year will be measured by three primary outcomes:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A smooth transition from the incumbent contractor with minimal disruption to ongoing delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A successful architecture review with our Mission Hero, introducing UDS as a new technology in the program\u0026#39;s core tech stack\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A foundational operational environment established to support ongoing mission delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Prime Contractor and Mission Hero Relationship\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as the primary point of contact with the prime contractor\u0026#39;s program management\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with the prime to align Defense Unicorns\u0026#39; scope, deliverables, and team performance with program priorities\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build a productive working relationship with our Mission Hero in coordination with the prime\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Delivery Management\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own delivery execution across the team, ensuring commitments are met on time and to quality\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with Defense Unicorns Tech Leads to align program work with broader technical direction\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translate Mission Hero and prime requirements into actionable work, and team progress into clear stakeholder communication\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Surface delivery feedback to Defense Unicorns\u0026#39; Product segment to inform UDS and other product roadmaps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Team Leadership\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead a cross-functional team spanning platform engineering, DevSecOps, cloud, SRE, configuration management, and Zero Trust\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Foster an environment for Unicorn growth, mentorship, and coaching\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Champion Defense Unicorns\u0026#39; values and principles\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Balance priorities from the Mission Hero, prime, leadership, and team to deliver mission value\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Contract and Financial Accountability\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own burn rate management and monthly forecasting against the contract ceiling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead staffing plans, backfills, and ramp planning across option years in coordination with the contracts team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with the contracts team on modifications, option year exercises, and contract compliance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Active Secret clearance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience leading large (20+) cross-functional engineering or delivery teams\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience delivering software or platform programs in a DoW or federal environment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience managing prime-sub or multi-party contractor relationships\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Financial accountability experience on federal contracts, including burn rate and staffing plan ownership\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience transitioning programs from an incumbent contractor\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with DoW impact levels (IL2 and above) and authorization processes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Background in DevSecOps, platform engineering, or cloud infrastructure delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with federal contracts, procurement vehicles, and the budget process\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with modern software development practices including DevSecOps, Continuous Delivery, and Agile frameworks\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Technical depth sufficient to understand architectural decisions and translate them for stakeholders, users, and the team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Travel is expected 4-12 times per year, primarily to the National Capital Region.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$178,500\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$241,500 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. 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Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066831007,"name":"Federal Delivery","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5126965007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4627155007,"location":{"name":"Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"159850.0","min_value":"118150.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5126965007,"updated_at":"2026-06-01T19:57:30-04:00","requisition_id":"137","title":"Mission Manager  - Navy","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-05-01T18:07:08-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Product Manager for Navy, you will collaborate with Navy Tech Leads to establish a technical roadmap for Mission outcomes with Mission Heroes, and facilitate feedback from Delivery to Product.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serves as a Product Manager for the Navy Domain.\u0026amp;nbsp;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborates with Navy Tech Leads to establish technical roadmap for Mission Outcomes with Mission Heroes\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Aligns Defense Unicorns’ Product Roadmaps to technical roadmap for your Hero and provides feedback to Product segment on Mission Need dates for features to drive adoption\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Share and facilitate feedback from Delivery segment with Product segment regarding Defense Unicorns’ OSS projects and productized services\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work with Tech Leads to establish an aligned Delivery roadmap, using Product roadmaps\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Follow company best practices in strategies for building Delivery solutions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Balance priorities from users, customers, stakeholders, and the team to deliver mission value in a scalable way\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fosters an environment for Unicorn growth, mentorship, and coaching within the team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fosters an environment for Defense Unicorns values and principles to thrive\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;4-12 times per year\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. 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We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. 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THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Product Manager for Navy, you will collaborate with Navy Tech Leads to establish a technical roadmap for Mission outcomes with Mission Heroes, and facilitate feedback from Delivery to Product.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serves as a Product Manager for the Navy Domain.\u0026amp;nbsp;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborates with Navy Tech Leads to establish technical roadmap for Mission Outcomes with Mission Heroes\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Aligns Defense Unicorns’ Product Roadmaps to technical roadmap for your Hero and provides feedback to Product segment on Mission Need dates for features to drive adoption\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Share and facilitate feedback from Delivery segment with Product segment regarding Defense Unicorns’ OSS projects and productized services\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work with Tech Leads to establish an aligned Delivery roadmap, using Product roadmaps\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Follow company best practices in strategies for building Delivery solutions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Balance priorities from users, customers, stakeholders, and the team to deliver mission value in a scalable way\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fosters an environment for Unicorn growth, mentorship, and coaching within the team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;4-12 times per year\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. 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We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066831007,"name":"Federal Delivery","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5156388007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4641546007,"location":{"name":"Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"159850.0","min_value":"118150.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5156388007,"updated_at":"2026-06-04T19:55:51-04:00","requisition_id":"Fed152","title":"Mission Manager - Navy","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-06-04T19:55:51-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Mission Manager for the Navy, you will collaborate with Navy Tech Leads to establish a technical roadmap for Mission outcomes with Mission Heroes, and facilitate feedback from Delivery to Product..\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serves as a Mission Manager for the Navy Domain.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborates with Navy Tech Leads to establish technical roadmap for Mission Outcomes with Mission Heroes\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Aligns Defense Unicorns’ Product Roadmaps to technical roadmap for your Hero and provides feedback to Product segment on Mission Need dates for features to drive adoption\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Share and facilitate feedback from Delivery segment with Product segment regarding Defense Unicorns’ OSS projects and productized services\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work with Tech Leads to establish an aligned Delivery roadmap, using Product roadmaps\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Follow company best practices in strategies for building Delivery solutions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Balance priorities from users, customers, stakeholders, and the team to deliver mission value in a scalable way\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fosters an environment for Unicorn growth, mentorship, and coaching within the team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fosters an environment for Defense Unicorns values and principles to thrive\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;4-12 times per year\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;US Citizenship and active SECRET clearance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficient in translating pain points to root cause problems and working with engineers to build a roadmap for value delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficient in modern software development processes and practices, including DevSecOps, Continuous Delivery, and User-Centered Design\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Expertise with modern software development processes and practices, including DevSecOps, Continuous Delivery, User-Centered Design, and Value Stream Architecture, and varying Agile frameworks; able to apply and adapt principles and ceremonies from different frameworks to suit the team, the product, and the mission objectives\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience managing cross functional engineering teams\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Skilled in expectation management across different personas\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience and passion for software delivery for Mission Success within the tech industry or Department of Defense\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exhibit enough technical depth to understand architectural decisions and translate in a way that stakeholders, users, and the team can understand and be aligned on\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;collapsed-field-text\u0026quot;\u0026gt;$118,150.00 - $159,850.00\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066831007,"name":"Federal Delivery","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5132519007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4629781007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"158125.0","min_value":"116875.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5132519007,"updated_at":"2026-06-04T19:23:03-04:00","requisition_id":"140","title":"People Operations Lead ","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-05-08T01:05:14-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a People Operations Lead, you will serve as the operational backbone and strategic right hand of the Chief People Officer, owning the infrastructure that makes our people programs run while serving as a trusted partner to leaders and employees across every department.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a company-wide role that lives at the intersection of HR operations, people strategy, and organizational partnership. You will build and improve the systems, processes, and programs that shape the Defense Unicorns employee experience from day one through every milestone that follows. This is not a support role — it is a high-trust, high-visibility position for someone who moves fast, thinks critically, and takes action: identifies gaps, takes ownership, and drives solutions forward without waiting to be directed.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, the order of priority is: 1) People 2) Culture 3) Process 4) Technology.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We champion our values, are open to experimentation, take ownership, and have fun doing it. As a fast-growing company, policies and processes are continuously being defined and refined and this person will be a key architect of that work, not just a follower of it.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Company-Wide People Leadership\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Navigate complex employee situations with sound judgment, ensuring outcomes are fair, timely, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support managers in building high-performing teams through guidance on goal-setting, coaching, performance conversations, and development planning.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build trusted relationships across the organization, serving as a knowledgeable resource on people matters including employee relations, compensation guidance, and career growth.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with leaders across functions to support workforce planning efforts, including headcount forecasting and partnership with Talent Acquisition on hiring execution.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support processes around career planning, learning and development, and overall performance management\u0026amp;nbsp; 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Reporting\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Analyze HR metrics, including turnover, headcount, engagement, time-to-hire, to identify trends and drive data-informed decisions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain dashboards and reporting to support business decisions; provide ad hoc insights to the CPO and leadership.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Dive into People data to answer questions from the business and proactively surface stories the data is telling.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Provide monthly reporting to People Ops and department leaders on workforce updates and program outcomes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations/Requirements: 5% - 10%\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of progressive HR experience spanning both HR operations and HR generalist responsibilities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted partner to leaders and employees across multiple functions simultaneously.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated AI fluency, including hands-on use of Claude/ChatGPT for building reports, automating workflows, and driving projects. Comfortable experimenting with AI tools and integrating them into HR operations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven ability to design and implement scalable HR processes in a fast-growing, ambiguous environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong experience supporting global HR functions (U.S. required; Europe is a plus).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in HRIS and ATS systems; Rippling and Greenhouse experience strongly preferred.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong analytical skills and experience working with HR data and reporting; comfortable building dashboards and telling stories with data.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Solid understanding of performance management, employee relations, and compensation planning.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and compliance requirements (federal, state, and international).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels of the organization.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities without losing sight of the details.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Trusted to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a bias toward action and continuous improvement.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated track record of driving process improvements and identifying ways to optimize workflows.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Adept at navigating challenging, nuanced situations with tact and sound judgment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, fully remote environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$116,875\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$158,125 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4024200007,"name":"People Operations","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/4951114007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4540254007,"location":{"name":"San Antonio, Texas"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"201250.0","min_value":"123250.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":4951114007,"updated_at":"2026-06-02T12:04:28-04:00","requisition_id":"67","title":"Platform Engineer","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2025-10-20T17:55:57-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to join our team in a hybrid capacity in San Antonio, Texas. Possessing strong proficiency with Kubernetes, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our platform, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide junior engineers.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Platform Engineer within our organization, you will join a team of dedicated unicorns who are focused on advancing freedom and independence globally. Our teams work on various different technical baselines depending on specific engagements. We focus our Products on the Platform layer, but to deliver for our Heroes, we also work IaC automation, security, and implementation.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will help us automate and build a runtime Production Environment and serve as a link between the Applications, either custom development, COTS, or OSS, and that environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between the application teams and platform teams.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In this position, you will be expected to:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Validate Solutions/Implementations: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Ensure that solutions and implementations align with the outlined tasks and business requirements. Conduct thorough validations to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the platform.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Independently Problem Solve: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Demonstrate the ability to identify and solve business problems independently. Develop small components to address specific challenges without relying on explicit architecture diagrams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Understand Medium-Level Tasking: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Comprehend how medium-level tasks contribute to the achievement of overall goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various components into a cohesive and functional platform.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Estimate Time and Effort:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Provide accurate time and effort estimates for medium-sized tasks. Assist in project planning and resource allocation based on estimated timelines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Demonstrate Programming Language Proficiency\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Possess familiarity with at least one programming language. Exhibit a basic understanding of when to use a programming language versus a shell for efficient task execution.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Own the bridge between the Application Development team(s) and the Production Environment\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;10%-25%\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on system architecture and development.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and Docker.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, systems, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Ansible) and a basic understanding of shell scripting.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficient with YAML.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experienced in working on a team following an Agile framework in a remote environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with security automation and familiarity with API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiar with architecture security design, monitoring, and performance instrumentation in a complex enterprise environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfort with debugging systems and reading/writing code.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hold a security clearance/Eligible to apply for a security clearance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on a production Authority to Operate (ATO\u0026#39;d) system.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$123,250\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$201,250 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066831007,"name":"Federal Delivery","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4040581007,"name":"San Antonio, Texas","location":"San Antonio, Texas, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5127118007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4627228007,"location":{"name":"Remote, United States"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"166750.0","min_value":"123250.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5127118007,"updated_at":"2026-06-01T19:52:13-04:00","requisition_id":"138","title":"Platform Engineer","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-05-01T22:33:37-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE TO APPLY.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to join our team. Possessing strong proficiency with Kubernetes, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our platform, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide junior engineers.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Platform Engineer within our organization, you will join a team of dedicated unicorns who are focused on advancing freedom and independence globally. Our teams work on various different technical baselines depending on specific engagements. We focus our Products on the Platform layer, but to deliver for our Heroes, we also work IaC automation, security, and implementation.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will help us automate and build a runtime Production Environment and serve as a link between the Applications, either custom development, COTS, or OSS, and that environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between the application teams and platform teams.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In this position, you will be expected to:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Validate Solutions/Implementations:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ensure that solutions and implementations align with the outlined tasks and business requirements. Conduct thorough validations to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the platform.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Independently Problem Solve: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Demonstrate the ability to identify and solve business problems independently. Develop small components to address specific challenges without relying on explicit architecture diagrams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Understand Medium-Level Tasking:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Comprehend how medium-level tasks contribute to the achievement of overall goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various components into a cohesive and functional platform.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Estimate Time and Effort: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Provide accurate time and effort estimates for medium-sized tasks. Assist in project planning and resource allocation based on estimated timelines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Demonstrate Programming Language Proficiency:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Possess familiarity with at least one programming language. Exhibit a basic understanding of when to use a programming language versus a shell for efficient task execution.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Own the bridge between the Application Development team(s) and the Production Environment\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations: 10%-25%\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on system architecture and development.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and Docker.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, systems, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Ansible) and a basic understanding of shell scripting.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficient with YAML.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experienced in working on a team following an Agile framework in a remote environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with security automation and familiarity with API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiar with architecture security design, monitoring, and performance instrumentation in a complex enterprise environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfort with debugging systems and reading/writing code.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Secret Clearance required.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on a production Authority to Operate (ATO\u0026#39;d) system.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mid Platform Engineer: $123,250 - $166,750\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066831007,"name":"Federal Delivery","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5151114007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4638947007,"location":{"name":"Remote, United States"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"166750.0","min_value":"123250.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5151114007,"updated_at":"2026-06-05T13:47:34-04:00","requisition_id":"FedD145","title":"Platform Engineer","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-06-01T00:47:54-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to join our team. Possessing strong proficiency with Kubernetes, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our platform, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide junior engineers.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Platform Engineer within our organization, you will join a team of dedicated unicorns who are focused on advancing freedom and independence globally. Our teams work on various different technical baselines depending on specific engagements. We focus our Products on the Platform layer, but to deliver for our Heroes, we also work IaC automation, security, and implementation.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will help us automate and build a runtime Production Environment and serve as a link between the Applications, either custom development, COTS, or OSS, and that environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between the application teams and platform teams.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In this position, you will be expected to:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Validate Solutions/Implementations:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ensure that solutions and implementations align with the outlined tasks and business requirements. Conduct thorough validations to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the platform.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Independently Problem Solve: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Demonstrate the ability to identify and solve business problems independently. Develop small components to address specific challenges without relying on explicit architecture diagrams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Understand Medium-Level Tasking:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Comprehend how medium-level tasks contribute to the achievement of overall goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various components into a cohesive and functional platform.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Estimate Time and Effort: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Provide accurate time and effort estimates for medium-sized tasks. Assist in project planning and resource allocation based on estimated timelines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Demonstrate Programming Language Proficiency:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Possess familiarity with at least one programming language. Exhibit a basic understanding of when to use a programming language versus a shell for efficient task execution.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Own the bridge between the Application Development team(s) and the Production Environment\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations: 10%-25%\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on system architecture and development.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and Docker.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, systems, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Ansible) and a basic understanding of shell scripting.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficient with YAML.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experienced in working on a team following an Agile framework in a remote environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with security automation and familiarity with API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiar with architecture security design, monitoring, and performance instrumentation in a complex enterprise environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfort with debugging systems and reading/writing code.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Secret Clearance required.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on a production Authority to Operate (ATO\u0026#39;d) system.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;body body--medium\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;body\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;-\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066831007,"name":"Federal Delivery","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/4725864007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4421071007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"166750.0","min_value":"123250.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":4725864007,"updated_at":"2026-05-27T00:35:49-04:00","requisition_id":"20","title":"Platform Engineer - Customer Success","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2025-05-05T10:55:50-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Platform Engineer with strong Kubernetes proficiency to join our Customer Success team. This role involves managing Unicorn Delivery Service (UDS) deployments, generating training documentation, and training customers on our software tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer relationship management, technical expertise, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, and a passion for helping customers achieve their goals with the UDS platform.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Possess strong proficiency with Kubernetes, Helm, and containerized applications, enabling robust platform deployment and management.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deploy and manage UDS environments across AWS EKS, Azure AKS, and on-prem for government-backed commercial vendors.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain custom UDS packages and application-specific modules, enabling streamlined deployment of customer environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Implement and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) modules to reliably provision and configure customer environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Adhere to SLA commitments, including on-call support for critical UDS issues in customer environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as the primary technical interface for customers, providing guidance, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex UDS issues.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and deliver technical training content tailored to customer needs, including remote and on-site sessions demonstrating platform features and best practices.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinate customer onboarding and ensure smooth adoption of UDS deployments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Gather feedback from customers and the community to provide actionable insights to internal teams, improving products, services, and deployment processes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with cross-functional teams to experiment with new tools, techniques, and strategies for improving deployment efficiency and customer outcomes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Analyze operational and usage data to identify trends, optimize delivery strategies, and drive process improvement.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experiment with new tools, techniques, and technologies to improve growth outcomes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations/Requirements: Less than 25% expected\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on system architecture and development.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures, including networking, RBAC, and storage for cloud and on-prem clusters.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience with Azure AKS, AWS EKS, or on-perm Kubernetes (e.g RKE2, K3s, OpenShift).\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with Helm, GitOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, OpenTofu) for infrastructure, cluster provisioning and lifecycle management.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD pipelines running on GitLab or GitHub.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfortable serving as the primary technical interface for customers, providing architecture guidance, production support, and platform expertise.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data for informed decision-making.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication skills and effectiveness in a remote team environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Willingness to travel as needed for on-site training and support.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;DoD IAT Level II certification (such as Security+).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A DoD Secret or higher clearance is not required but preferred.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$123,250\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$166,750 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5140648007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4633830007,"location":{"name":"Remote, United States"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"201250.0","min_value":"123250.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5140648007,"updated_at":"2026-06-02T12:05:33-04:00","requisition_id":"145","title":"Platform Engineer - Secret/Top Secret","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-05-18T15:53:02-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRES AN ACTIVE SECRET OR TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns is seeking talented and versatile Platform Engineers to join a team of dedicated unicorns advancing freedom and independence globally. In this role, you will help build and sustain a self-managed production environment — serving as the crucial link between application developers and the platform that supports them — while contributing to the growth of Defense Unicorns\u0026#39; capabilities and open source products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Our teams work across varied technical baselines depending on engagement, with a focus on the Platform layer. To deliver for our Mission Heroes, we also work across IaC automation, security hardening, and implementation. Depending on your level, you\u0026#39;ll either be executing with excellence on that platform or helping shape its long-term direction.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;All Platform Engineers are expected to:\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul class=\u0026quot;[li_\u0026amp;amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Operate and maintain Production UDS Cloud Environments (Kubernetes and the UDS baseline of tools we deliver to Mission Heroes/Customers), supporting teams operating within that environment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Develop and maintain a secure, scalable, and observable environment based on Infrastructure-as-Code, leveraging Terraform/OpenTofu across various Kubernetes distributions (EKS, RKE2, and others)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting the full software development lifecycle — compiling, scanning, containerizing, testing, linting, deploying, monitoring, and releasing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Leverage a diverse set of cloud and on-prem IaaS providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, vSphere, Proxmox, LXD) to build robust, scalable systems for cloud, on-prem, and hybrid architectures\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Design and implement observability tooling — particularly stacks built on Prometheus, Loki, and Grafana — to help teams diagnose and resolve production-impacting incidents\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Participate in on-call rotation to address production-impacting incidents (business hours only for now)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Identify and articulate gaps in existing processes, contributing insights to the product backlog\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Work within an Agile framework in a remote environment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Senior Platform Engineers are additionally expected to:\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul class=\u0026quot;[li_\u0026amp;amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Solve highly technical problems spanning 2–3 knowledge domains and contribute expertise across 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working\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$123,250\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$201,250 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066831007,"name":"Federal Delivery","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5125755007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4626639007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"192625.0","min_value":"147375.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5125755007,"updated_at":"2026-06-01T19:59:16-04:00","requisition_id":"131","title":"Product Designer","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-04-30T17:19:07-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns is seeking a Product Designer for UDS Fleet Management, with a specific focus on our remote deployment tools, designed for disconnected field operations. You\u0026#39;ll shape mobile and tablet experiences for operators managing Kubernetes infrastructure in high-stakes environments — from submarines to forward operating bases to tactical vehicles. This role requires expertise in designing mission-critical interfaces that work seamlessly across device types and form factors, serving users ranging from non-technical mission operators to field technicians.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and execute high-fidelity prototypes for mobile and tablet interfaces, translating concepts into user-friendly designs that align with our brand and business objectives.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conduct comprehensive UX research and testing methodologies to gather user feedback, identify pain points, and iterate on UI design solutions for optimal user satisfaction on mobile, tablet, and desktop.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Help define early product concepts, flesh out the high-level workflow and micro-interactions of a feature, and execute on an effective visual design for mobile and tablet applications.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cultivate empathy for end-users across product teams \u0026amp;amp; stakeholders by creating and maintaining user personas for mission operators..\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with developers to design and build data-centered tools with intuitive mobile and tablet interfaces that improve operator and user experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Create, collaborate, and iterate on user flows, user personas, user roles, user journeys, and other UXI design artifacts.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Plan iterative UI design improvements that improve the mission user experience\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Document UI solutions and contribute to the team\u0026#39;s shared component library.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work closely with other product teams and designers to ensure seamless cross-product integration with all other UDS platform tools..\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop a deep understanding of disconnected operations, classification boundaries, and DoD operational constraints.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Experience and Qualifications:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Portfolio requirement:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Must demonstrate proven experience designing mobile and tablet versions of enterprise software with clear examples of:\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Web-to-tablet responsive design with specific UX/UI decisions clearly articulated\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Complex workflows adapted for smaller screens while maintaining functionality\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Adaptive layouts that work across different device sizes and orientations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Information architecture optimized for mobile contexts\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Core Design Capabilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;3-5 years of product design experience with at least 1-2 years designing enterprise mobile/tablet applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Strong domain knowledge of both Android (Material Design) and iOS (HIG) design patterns\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; — demonstrated understanding of platform conventions and when to diverge\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Solid proficiency across system design, UX/interaction design, and visual design\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in Figma — component libraries, auto-layout, variables, responsive design techniques, and developer handoff\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understanding of accessibility fundamentals (WCAG 2.1 AA minimum) with specific attention to mobile contexts: contrast for outdoor viewing, touch target sizing, one-handed operation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to explore different solutions, identify trade-offs, and articulate a strong rationale for design decisions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience facilitating design critiques, user testing sessions, and stakeholder reviews\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mobile \u0026amp;amp; Responsive Design Expertise:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Proven experience designing mobile and tablet versions of enterprise software\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; — you\u0026#39;ve solved the challenges of translating complex workflows to smaller screens\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with adaptive layouts across phones, tablets, and foldables\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understanding of responsive design principles and breakpoint strategies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledge of mobile-specific interaction patterns: swipe gestures, pull-to-refresh, bottom sheets, floating action buttons\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience designing for offline-first or disconnected scenarios\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical \u0026amp;amp; Domain Knowledge:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with Tailwind CSS utility-first approach and constraints — enough to have informed conversations with engineers about feasibility and implementation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understanding of progressive web apps (PWAs) or hybrid mobile development approaches\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Basic understanding of Kubernetes concepts or willingness to learn (containers, clusters, pods, deployments)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understanding of how operators interact with infrastructure management tools in field environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Work Style \u0026amp;amp; Communication:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent visual and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven ability to work autonomously, know when to ask for help, and actively resolve dependencies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong facilitation skills for design workshops, user research sessions, and alignment meetings\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfort working in ambiguous problem spaces and turning vague requirements into concrete designs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working fully remote with distributed teams across time zones\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep experience with iOS (HIG) and Android (Material Design) conventions, including when and why to diverge from platform standards\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to design meaningful animations and transitions that enhance usability for task-focused users\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior experience with operator interfaces, command-and-control systems, field tools, or mission-critical software\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building or contributing to multi-platform design systems that span web, iOS, and Android\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior work conducting research with pilots, operators, field workers, technicians, or other expert user groups\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Previous experience designing for government, military, or highly regulated industries (helpful but not required — the right mindset to learning is what matters most)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understanding of DoD classification levels, disconnected operations, or air-gapped environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience designing for rugged devices or harsh environmental conditions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of one-handed mobile UI patterns and ergonomic considerations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with dark mode design and high-contrast themes for outdoor visibility\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience leveraging AI tools for accelerating UX processes without sacrificing quality\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledge of device management systems (MDM/EMM) or enterprise mobility management\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 10-15%\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$147,375\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$192,625 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066839007,"name":"R\u0026D","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5132847007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4629985007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"159850.0","min_value":"118150.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5132847007,"updated_at":"2026-06-02T12:10:38-04:00","requisition_id":"141","title":"Product Manager - UDS Army","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-05-08T11:40:01-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Product Manager working on our Platform offering, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our platform by owning the product vision, prioritizing features, and ensuring alignment with both customer needs and company objectives. The UDS Army Platform as a Service is a DevSecOps platform that enables the continuous cybersecurity assessment and delivery of software products into Army mission environments. You will drive product strategy across the full platform capability model, from vendor onboarding and security evaluation through authorization workflows, environment provisioning, and Day 2 operations, balancing compliance obligations, developer experience, and government customer needs. This role requires a unique blend of collaboration, technical expertise and passion for software. You will be responsible for managing a team of talented engineers, guiding them towards delivering high-impact solutions that influence national security while operating in a fast-paced, fully remote environment. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Growth, Delivery, and Product, is crucial to ensure alignment with our company roadmap and customer requirements.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the product vision end-to-end and be accountable for delivering outcomes across multiple customer segments, including software vendors, government evaluators, and platform operators\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage and mentor a team of engineers, including career development and performance management\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prioritize and manage the product backlog, balancing customer, business, and technical priorities with limited resources\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Synthesize external customer requests, government requirements, and compliance obligations into a coherent product roadmap\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain alignment with the Growth team on roadmap, value proposition, product pricing, customer segmentation, and customer needs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Adapt product strategy and roadmap to accomplish company objectives and respond to shifts in the DoD authorization landscape\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with engineering and design to evaluate tradeoffs between roadmap priorities and engineering effort\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Participate in customer-facing engagements, communicating product value and gathering feedback\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Facilitate agile ceremonies and drive prioritization, value delivery, and roadmap alignment across the team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Stay current with industry trends in DevSecOps, regulated IT, open source, and the DoD software authorization ecosystem\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years managing software, platform engineering, or SRE teams\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Passion for the intersection of business, open-source software, and national security\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;High-level understanding of Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, platform tooling, and cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, etc.)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity authorization processes such as ATO, FedRAMP, or continuous monitoring requirements\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with DevSecOps tooling, software supply chain security concepts, or compliance automation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledge of and experience with monetization models for open source software\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience establishing a clear product roadmap and value proposition for prospective customers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency with backlog and project management tools such as Linear, Jira, GitHub Projects, or GitLab\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working in agile software development environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and thrive in a remote work environment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on technical experience with platform or software engineering a plus\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in shaping the future of our platform offering for the national security sector. If you\u0026#39;re passionate about leveraging technology to drive positive change and thrive in a challenging, collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and join our team.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$118,150\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$159,850 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066839007,"name":"R\u0026D","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5125818007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4626676007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"158125.0","min_value":"116875.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5125818007,"updated_at":"2026-06-01T19:59:38-04:00","requisition_id":"134","title":"Proposal Manager","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-04-30T18:16:39-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Proposal Manager, you will be a critical driver of Defense Unicorns’ growth. Collaborating closely with business development, account executives, and technical stakeholders, you will help expand Defense Unicorns’ support of the US Department of Defense (DOD)leading the development and submission of competitive, high-quality, and compliant proposals for federal contracts. By deeply understanding Mission Hero goals, you will effectively deliver content that aligns with their needs. You will drive the proposal lifecycle from opportunity shaping through post-submission activities. As a key driver of growth, this position offers outcome based variable compensation to recognize and reward your contributions to a fast paced defense tech startup.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own and manage the end-to-end proposal process for RFPs, RFIs, BAAs, OTAs, and IDIQ task orders.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinate capture, technical, pricing, and executive inputs to develop compelling, compliant responses.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Write, edit, and review technical and management sections with a focus on clarity, compliance, and persuasion/win themes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with internal teams to craft content that aligns with customer requirements and priorities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and maintain proposal templates, checklists, calendars, compliance matrices, and style guides.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conduct opportunity assessments, competitive analyses, and market research.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage proposal timelines, compliance, and resources while coordinating with partners and stakeholders.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support continuous improvement in proposal tools, processes, and strategies.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with marketing, finance, and customer success teams to ensure alignment and integration of revenue operations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Implement and manage CRM and other sales/marketing tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide visibility into key performance metrics and support data-driven decision-making.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Implement proposal best practices (e.g., Shipley) and lessons learned to improve proposal quality and win rate.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations/Requirements: 25%\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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. \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years experience writing, drafting and editing proposals for US Government contracts, ideally in support of DoD.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Active security clearance highly preferred (i.e., Secret or Top Secret).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven experience in Proposal management, revenue operations, sales operations, or a related role.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Monday.com, HubSpot) and other sales/marketing tools.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong experience in proposal writing, business development, preferably at the intersection of federal government and technology.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Expert knowledge of government contracting processes, acquisition strategies and regulations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$116,875\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$158,125 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066832007,"name":"Federal Sales","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5125716007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4626617007,"location":{"name":"Remote, United States "},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"201250.0","min_value":"148750.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5125716007,"updated_at":"2026-06-01T19:52:44-04:00","requisition_id":"130","title":"Senior Platform Engineer ","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-04-30T16:39:58-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join our Fleet team, focused on building and operating product-aligned platform capabilities that enable how our software is developed, validated, and experienced.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role is responsible for creating and owning persistent, always-on environments and integration layers across the UDS platform, including Fleet Management, Edge Management, and system-level components. These environments power internal dogfooding, UX validation, and customer demos, reducing reliance on ad-hoc local setups and enabling scalable, repeatable and delightful product experiences.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Today, engineers are frequently pulled into demo setup and environment management of the suite of products, creating context switching and slowing product delivery.\u0026amp;nbsp; This role exists to solve that problem by establishing reliable, self-service environments and tighter system integration, allowing engineering teams to focus on building product capabilities while improving overall product quality and usability.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will operate at the intersection of platform engineering and product development, ensuring that the systems we build can be continuously exercised, validated, and experienced in real-world conditions. You will be responsible for advocating for a delightful customer product experience as the integrator of the product portfolio.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You\u0026#39;ll Work On:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Designing and operating always-on product environments for customer demos, internal use, and stakeholder access\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building feature branch / preview environments to support UX and rapid feedback loops\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Enabling internal dogfooding through real, long-running deployments of UDS products\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Integrating core system components across Fleet Management, Edge Management, OS, and related services\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reducing reliance on local environments by creating shared, reproducible infrastructure\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Supporting pathways toward self-service demo and trial environmentsImproving system reliability by enabling continuous, real-world usage and validationPartnering with engineering, product, and UX to ensure environments reflect real user scenarios\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design, build, and maintain scalable platform environments that support development, testing, and demos\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the reliability and usability of shared environments used across the team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate closely with software engineers to integrate platform and product components\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify and close gaps in system integration across services and infrastructure layers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and maintain infrastructure as code for reproducible environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Improve developer experience by reducing friction in environment setup and usage\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support product demos and stakeholder access through stable, well-understood systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to platform and product architecture decisions where environments and integration are concerned\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations/Requirements:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 10-20%\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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. \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure-focused software engineering\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep familiarity with Kubernetes and container-based systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building and operating shared or multi-tenant environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi, etc.)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of CI/CD, GitOps, and deployment pipelines\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience integrating distributed systems across multiple services\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfortable working across system boundaries (application, infrastructure, networking)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and UX\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$148,750\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$201,250 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066839007,"name":"R\u0026D","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5069420007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4600697007,"location":{"name":"Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"185000.0","min_value":"145000.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5069420007,"updated_at":"2026-06-01T20:00:00-04:00","requisition_id":"119","title":"Senior Sales Enablement Manager","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-03-04T18:50:51-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Being a Senior Sales Enablement Manager at Defense Unicorns means building the systems that help our Growth team consistently win.Our mission is to make software a strategic deterrent. The Sales Enablement role ensures that our Account Executives, Business Development Representatives, and Sales Engineers are equipped with the knowledge, tools, and processes required to communicate our value clearly and move opportunities forward.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In this role, you will report to the Business Development organization and work closely with Product Marketing, Product, and Revenue leadership to operationalize our go-to-market strategy. You will own the development and delivery of enablement programs that improve sales productivity, accelerate deal cycles, and ensure consistent execution across the revenue team.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is an execution focused role. You will design and run repeatable enablement programs, maintain the core sales knowledge system, and ensure the field has the resources they need to succeed.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;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 can build structure while operating in a dynamic environment.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own and execute the sales enablement strategy\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Apply prior experience supporting Defense Industrial Base (DIB) customers to ensure enablement programs align with DoD, IC, and federal sales motions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design and deliver onboarding programs for new Account Executives, BDRs, and Sales Architects\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and maintain sales playbooks, messaging frameworks, and opportunity management guides\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with Product Marketing to translate product positioning and messaging into field-ready enablement materials\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure the revenue team has consistent access to current competitive positioning, product updates, and sales assets\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design and run recurring enablement sessions, including product training, competitive updates, and sales skill development\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support major product launches by coordinating internal training and field readiness programs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain the sales knowledge system, ensuring resources are organized, up to date, and easy for the field to access\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with Revenue leadership to identify skill gaps and develop targeted enablement programs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Measure and improve the effectiveness of enablement programs through feedback, usage metrics, and sales outcomes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work cross-functionally with Product, Product Marketing, Marketing, and Revenue Operations to ensure alignment between strategy and field execution\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Operate effectively in a remote, fast paced environment with high cross functional collaboration\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years Sales/Revenue Enablement experience with clear ownership of onboarding, playbooks, training, and enablement systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience designing and running sales enablement programs in B2B/B2G technology company\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience supporting enterprise software sales teams, including Account Executives and Sales Architects\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong ability to translate complex technical products into clear sales narratives and playbooks\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building onboarding and training programs for growing revenue teams\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with modern sales tools and systems such as HubSpot, Slack, Notion, Google Workspace, and enablement platforms\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong organizational discipline and ability to maintain structured knowledge systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfortable presenting and facilitating training sessions for sales teams\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working cross functionally with Product Marketing, Marketing, and Product teams\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong communication and collaboration skills in a remote first environment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$145,000\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$185,000 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066836007,"name":"Business Development","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5125872007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4626699007,"location":{"name":"Remote, United States "},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"201250.0","min_value":"148750.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5125872007,"updated_at":"2026-06-01T01:04:01-04:00","requisition_id":"RDO38","title":"Senior Software Engineer ","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-05-03T22:12:51-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join our Fleet team, focused on building and evolving Fleet Management and Edge Management capabilities within the UDS platform.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role is centered on developing complex, data-driven interfaces that allow users to understand, manage, and operate distributed systems across edge and remote environments. These are not simple CRUD interfaces—they are operational control surfaces for real-world systems.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will own and drive the frontend experience, while working across the stack to ensure tight alignment between UI behavior, APIs, and underlying system capabilities.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You’ll collaborate closely with backend engineers, platform engineers, and designers to build responsive, reliable, and intuitive experiences on top of complex APIs and distributed system state.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;While frontend-focused, this role requires strong full-stack awareness—understanding how data flows through systems, how APIs are designed, and how frontend decisions impact system behavior, especially in asynchronous and distributed environments.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Work On:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building interfaces for managing individual assets and large fleets of systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Designing and implementing data-rich UIs that reflect real-time and distributed system state\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Developing workflows for deploying, updating, and monitoring systems across environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Handling complex state management and asynchronous data flows\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Integrating frontend applications with backend APIs and platform services\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Improving usability and clarity for technically complex operations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partnering with UX to translate complex system behavior into intuitive user experiences\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design and build scalable, maintainable frontend applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with product, UX, and backend engineers to define and implement features\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translate complex backend capabilities into clear and usable interfaces\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Write clean, testable, and well-structured code\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to frontend architecture and technical decisions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify and improve performance, reliability, and usability issues\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work effectively in a remote, asynchronous environment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations/Requirements:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 0-5%\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of experience in \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;frontend\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; or fullstack development\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong proficiency with modern frontend frameworks (Svelte or React preferred; Angular or similar frameworks acceptable)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong familiarity with modern frontend tooling and build system best practices\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with testing strategies across frontend applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building data-intensive or state-heavy applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of API design and integration (REST, GraphQL, etc.)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working closely with backend systems and distributed architectures\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication and collaboration skills\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Nice to Have:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building interfaces for infrastructure, DevOps, or platform systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with Kubernetes, containers, or distributed systems concepts\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience designing for constrained or unreliable network environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contributions to open source or developer tooling projects\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with CI/CD and deployment pipelines\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$148,750\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$201,250 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/4661526007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4390377007,"location":{"name":"Remote, United States"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"279225.0","min_value":"180000.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":4661526007,"updated_at":"2026-05-27T00:35:49-04:00","requisition_id":"4","title":"SkillBridge Intern - Platform Engineer","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2025-02-25T11:42:52-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Please note that eligible Service members must be within 180 days of separating from Service. Based on the evolving needs of our fast paced startup, we recruit for SkillBridge on a rolling basis. Opportunities will be posted as they become available. If no SkillBridge Intern roles are currently posted that are aligned with your experience, no internships are presently available. Please check back periodically to see when relevant opportunities arise.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking Platform Engineer SkillBridge interns to join our team in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our platform, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide junior engineers. We are seeking an experienced professional who can not only fulfill technical responsibilities but also contribute to the strategic vision and innovation of our products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will join a team of talented and dedicated Unicorns who are focused on advancing freedom and independence globally. Our teams are working on architecting, building, and deploying an on-premises platform for hosting cybersecurity applications.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In this role, your primary responsibilities will include transforming cybersecurity applications into a Kubernetes-friendly format and deploying them within a Kubernetes environment hosted on a bare-metal platform. You will be a crucial link between the Application Development team and the Production Environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between the application development teams and platform teams.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In this position, you will be expected to:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Contribute to the Strategic Vision: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Envision and articulate the long-term vision for our products, creating a path for their evolution. Contribute to the strategic planning that aligns technological advancements with the mission objectives.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Innovate and Problem Solving: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Evaluate and weigh different methods for solving complex business problems with a keen focus on product excellence. Identify innovative solutions and contribute to Defense Unicorns’ open source projects and product repositories.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Evaluate Products: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Assess new products, quickly gaining a deep understanding to make informed decisions on their potential to meet mission needs. Contribute expertise in recognizing gaps in our current processes, articulating these insights for the product backlog.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Demonstrate Technical Mastery: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Solve highly technical problems that span 2-3 knowledge domains, showcasing a broad understanding of diverse technological landscapes. Demonstrate expert knowledge in 1-2 key technologies such as pipelines, GitOps, Kubernetes, Go, or others, contributing to the team\u0026#39;s technical excellence.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hold or eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability to contribute to the product vision, strategically aligning technical solutions with long-term objectives.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven track record of evaluating and selecting optimal methods for solving complex business problems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Active participant in open source projects and product repositories, showcasing a commitment to industry innovation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experienced at assessing and making decisions on new products, understanding their potential impact on mission objectives.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficient in identifying and articulating gaps in existing processes, shaping the product backlog strategically.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Expertise in solving highly technical problems that span multiple knowledge domains.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep knowledge in 1-2 key technologies, demonstrating proficiency in areas such as pipelines, GitOps, Kubernetes, Go, or others.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A critical thinker capable of weighing various methods for solving business problems with a focus on product excellence.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on an Authority to Operate (ATO\u0026#39;d) system.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiar with DoD Weapon Systems and/or Program Management Offices (PMOs).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledgeable about Cyberspace Operations or Incident Response tools/systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experienced with Big Bang, Iron Bank, and/or C-ATO processes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experienced in working on a team following an Agile framework.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfortable and experienced in working on projects with compliance requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;An advocate for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Cybersecurity as Code (CaC).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experienced with automated testing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficient with technologies such as K8s deployment \u0026amp;amp; security, hardware familiarity, full-stack experience, transforming applications into K8s friendly formats, and scripting languages like Python, Go, or Ansible.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficient with YAML.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4027745007,"name":"SkillBridge","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5086802007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4608570007,"location":{"name":"Remote, United States"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"112700.0","min_value":"83300.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5086802007,"updated_at":"2026-05-27T00:35:49-04:00","requisition_id":"123","title":"SkillBridge Intern - Platform Engineer","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-03-23T12:21:11-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Please note that eligible Service members must be within 180 days of separating from Service. Based on the evolving needs of our fast paced startup, we recruit for SkillBridge on a rolling basis. Opportunities will be posted as they become available. If no SkillBridge Intern roles are currently posted that are aligned with your experience, no internships are presently available. Please check back periodically to see when relevant opportunities arise.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to join our team. Possessing strong proficiency with Kubernetes, the ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our platform, demonstrating a strong understanding of system architecture, problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide junior engineers.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Platform Engineer within our organization, you will join a team of dedicated unicorns who are focused on advancing freedom and independence globally. Our teams work on various different technical baselines depending on specific engagements. We focus our Products on the Platform layer, but to deliver for our Heroes, we also work IaC automation, security, and implementation.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will help us automate and build a runtime Production Environment and serve as a link between the Applications, either custom development, COTS, or OSS, and that environment, advocating best practices and facilitating communication between the application teams and platform teams.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In this position, you will be expected to:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Validate Solutions/Implementations:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ensure that solutions and implementations align with the outlined tasks and business requirements. Conduct thorough validations to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the platform.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Independently Problem Solve: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Demonstrate the ability to identify and solve business problems independently. Develop small components to address specific challenges without relying on explicit architecture diagrams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Understand Medium-Level Tasking:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Comprehend how medium-level tasks contribute to the achievement of overall goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various components into a cohesive and functional platform.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Estimate Time and Effort: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Provide accurate time and effort estimates for medium-sized tasks. Assist in project planning and resource allocation based on estimated timelines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Demonstrate Programming Language Proficiency:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Possess familiarity with at least one programming language. Exhibit a basic understanding of when to use a programming language versus a shell for efficient task execution.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Own the bridge between the Application Development team(s) and the Production Environment\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 10%-25%\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on system architecture and development.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience with cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and Docker.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with continuous delivery, distributed architectures, systems, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Ansible) and a basic understanding of shell scripting.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficient with YAML.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experienced in working on a team following an Agile framework in a remote environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with security automation and familiarity with API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiar with architecture security design, monitoring, and performance instrumentation in a complex enterprise environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfort with debugging systems and reading/writing code.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Active Secret clearance required; must be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Possess a DoD 8570 IAT II certification.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experienced in Department of Defense work, specifically working on a production Authority to Operate (ATO\u0026#39;d) system.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledgeable about DevSecOps/DevOps and CI/CD theory.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4027745007,"name":"SkillBridge","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5096305007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4612744007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"103500.0","min_value":"76500.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5096305007,"updated_at":"2026-05-27T00:35:49-04:00","requisition_id":"SkillBridge 1","title":"SkillBridge - IT Engineer","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-04-01T11:36:23-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a Junior IT Security Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will enable Unicorn Engineers to do their best work, with a focus on balancing the Engineer experience with a strong company-wide Information Technology Security posture. A primary focus of this role is delivering Tier 1 and Tier 2 IT support,\u0026amp;nbsp; serving as the first point of contact for technical issues and escalating or resolving more complex requests,\u0026amp;nbsp; while contributing to broader security and compliance initiatives.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Provision user laptops and administer a company-wide Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage inventory of physical and digital IT assets\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Onboard and offboard users by managing access through Google Admin Console and related tools\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders to support rollout, troubleshooting, and updates of SaaS tools\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Assist with Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) reviews, including security research and audit report reviews\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support technical implementation of security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171, such as logging, SIEM, incident response, and configuration management\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Assist with triage of security events, log audits, and incident response processes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations/Requirements: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;5-10%\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Minimum Experience and Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience in an IT help desk, system administration, or IT operations role\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, and GitHub\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with macOS, Windows, or Linux administration\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with Google Admin Console or similar directory/identity management tools\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;US citizenship required; must be eligible for CUI access\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a remote, asynchronous environment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to proactively identify issues and follow through on approved solutions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Defense contractor or government IT experience\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, or CMMC 2.0 framework and compliance requirements\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience supporting security tooling such as SIEM platforms or MDM solutions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4027745007,"name":"SkillBridge","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5125711007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4626615007,"location":{"name":"Remote, United States "},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"201250.0","min_value":"123250.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5125711007,"updated_at":"2026-06-02T12:08:05-04:00","requisition_id":"RD118","title":"Software Engineer (Mid-Senior)","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-04-30T16:42:57-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns is seeking Software Engineers (Mid and Senior) to join our UDS Product Engineering team. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and end users to ensure we’re building the right solutions, and building them well.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;As a Software Engineer, you’ll operate at the intersection of product development and technical execution. You’ll contribute to and, at times, lead the design, implementation, and deployment of features and systems that have direct impact on mission outcomes. Our engineers work across a portfolio that includes\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;UDS Registry — reliably manage and deploy UDS packages to any mission environment\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Zarf — an open source tool enabling continuous software delivery on disconnected systems\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;UDS Foundry — Core tooling and systems that build secure, repeatable, and scalable package delivery tooling for the entire UDS Ecosystem\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fleet — manage distributed systems across Denied, Disrupted, Intermittent, and Limited (DDIL) and fully airgapped environments\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;UDS Image Factory — developer tooling for composing complete, mission-ready system images (OS, Kubernetes, applications, configuration) into a single deployable artifact\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;UDS Foundation — core platform and tooling that power UDS, serving Platform Engineers building and operating UDS across environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The UDS Product Engineering team values action, ownership, and focus, taking initiative to see work through from idea to impact.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How You’ll Contribute:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Mid-level Software Engineer:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deliver high-quality, production-ready code with strong testing and reliability practices\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own well-scoped features and systems end-to-end\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to design discussions and implementation decisions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Navigate ambiguity with increasing independence\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build deep understanding of the systems and domains you work in\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Software Engineer:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead design and implementation of complex systems across teams\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own and be accountable for systems or major components end-to-end\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive technical direction and influence product decisions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Operate effectively in ambiguity and define clear paths forward\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mentor other engineers and elevate engineering standards\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build, ship, and maintain features and systems that support mission-critical environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to system design, architecture, and implementation decisions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with engineering, product, and design to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify and reduce ambiguity in product and technical requirements\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Debug, optimize, and support production systems (including on-call rotation)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Integrate with existing defense systems while ensuring interoperability and security compliance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to and support the open source ecosystems we depend on\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and maintain technical documentation (designs, runbooks, user guides)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Participates in a shared 24x7 on-call rotation, owning incident response, troubleshooting, and coordination to ensure reliable production systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Additionally, Senior Software Engineers will:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own architectural decisions and ensure technical quality across systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead cross-team initiatives and complex technical efforts\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Influence product direction through deep user and system understanding\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Provide mentorship and raise the bar for engineering practices\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Travel Expectations/Requirements:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 0-5%\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;3+ years (Mid) or 5+ years (Senior)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; experience in software engineering\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in Go or other modern programming languages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of system design, APIs, databases, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building tools focused on software lifecycle and delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts (Controllers, Operators, CRDs)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with supply chain security (SBOMs, signing, scanning, etc.)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience contributing to open source projects (CNCF, ASF, OpenSSF, etc.) is a strong plus\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to solve complex problems and deliver pragmatic, scalable solutions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical audiences\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$123,250\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$201,250 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066839007,"name":"R\u0026D","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5101333007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4615074007,"location":{"name":"United States - Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"201250.0","min_value":"148750.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5101333007,"updated_at":"2026-06-02T12:02:24-04:00","requisition_id":"FedS052","title":"Solutions Architect - Pre-Sales","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-04-07T14:13:27-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION REQUIRES U.S. CITIZENSHIP.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Solutions Architect at Defense Unicorns, you\u0026#39;ll serve as the primary technical point of contact during customer engagements, working closely with business development, engineering, and product teams to ensure that our offerings are both compelling and relevant to our government and defense customers.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role combines deep technical knowledge with strong communication and problem-solving skills. You’ll be responsible for delivering live product demos, maintaining infrastructure for proof-of-concept environments, and supporting the long and complex sales cycles typical in the defense sector. Your mission is to ensure that prospective customers not only understand what our technology does, but believe in what it can do for them.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a hands-on, customer-facing role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and is passionate about making a tangible impact on national security through technology.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Act as a trusted advisor for customers and their technical needs, challenges, and goals during pre-sales engagements\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Participate in sales calls and business development meetings, often as the primary technical contact; travel as required to support on-site engagements\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Discover real mission needs beyond surface-level requirements; ask probing questions to understand the core mission challenges and align our solutions accordingly\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Architect solutions based on potential customer requirements and articulate those solutions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain technical demo environments and lead live, hands-on demonstrations of our UDS Core platform and capabilities\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and deliver technical proof-of-concepts, including live installations and technical walkthroughs to validate platform capabilities in real time\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support the long defense sales process by staying engaged by delivering small proof-of-concepts, follow-up demos, and ongoing pre-sales technical support\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), and automation tools (Terraform, OpenTofu, etc.)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to clearly explain complex systems to a variety of audiences, from deeply technical engineers to non-technical stakeholders\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfortable doing live deployments, troubleshooting in real time, and adjusting depth on the fly depending on the room’s technical background\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Able to read the room, admit mistakes, pivot as needed, and keep demos engaging and informative\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborative by nature to play well with cross-functional teams and prepare with your sales counterparts to tailor your approach for every engagement\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proactive and self-directed in building and maintaining infrastructure, finding answers, and pushing opportunities forward even when it gets hard\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Passionate about the national security mission and motivated by the opportunity to make a real impact, solving real problems for people in mission-critical roles\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$148,750\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$201,250 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066832007,"name":"Federal Sales","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4022491007,"name":"United States - Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5103692007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4616189007,"location":{"name":"National Capital Region"},"metadata":[{"id":5458246007,"name":"Salary Range","value":{"unit":"USD","max_value":"201250.0","min_value":"148750.0"},"value_type":"currency_range"}],"id":5103692007,"updated_at":"2026-06-02T12:11:40-04:00","requisition_id":"FedS063","title":"Solutions Architect - TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph","company_name":"Defense Unicorns","first_published":"2026-04-09T11:16:36-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION REQUIRES U.S. CITIZENSHIP.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Description:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Solutions Architect at Defense Unicorns, you\u0026#39;ll serve as the primary technical point of contact during customer engagements, working closely with business development, engineering, and product teams to ensure that our offerings are both compelling and relevant to our government and defense customers.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role combines deep technical knowledge with strong communication and problem-solving skills. You’ll be responsible for delivering live product demos, maintaining infrastructure for proof-of-concept environments, and supporting the long and complex sales cycles typical in the defense sector. Your mission is to ensure that prospective customers not only understand what our technology does, but believe in what it can do for them.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a hands-on, customer-facing role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and is passionate about making a tangible impact on national security through technology.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Act as a trusted advisor for customers and their technical needs, challenges, and goals during pre-sales engagements\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Participate in sales calls and business development meetings, often as the primary technical contact; travel as required to support on-site engagements\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Discover real mission needs beyond surface-level requirements; ask probing questions to understand the core mission challenges and align our solutions accordingly\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Architect solutions based on potential customer requirements and articulate those solutions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain technical demo environments and lead live, hands-on demonstrations of our UDS Core platform and capabilities\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and deliver technical proof-of-concepts, including live installations and technical walkthroughs to validate platform capabilities in real time\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support the long defense sales process by staying engaged by delivering small proof-of-concepts, follow-up demos, and ongoing pre-sales technical support\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Experience and Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), and automation tools (Terraform, OpenTofu, etc.)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to clearly explain complex systems to a variety of audiences, from deeply technical engineers to non-technical stakeholders\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfortable doing live deployments, troubleshooting in real time, and adjusting depth on the fly depending on the room’s technical background\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Able to read the room, admit mistakes, pivot as needed, and keep demos engaging and informative\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborative by nature to play well with cross-functional teams and prepare with your sales counterparts to tailor your approach for every engagement\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proactive and self-directed in building and maintaining infrastructure, finding answers, and pushing opportunities forward even when it gets hard\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Passionate about the national security mission and motivated by the opportunity to make a real impact, solving real problems for people in mission-critical roles\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience. Compensation ranges are established using national benchmarking data and apply across all geographic locations within the United States.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Remote - USA\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$148,750\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$201,250 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Are\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery so our customers can focus on the most important challenges. We share a vision of freedom and security for the advancement of progress and innovation. Our commitment to this vision, and to our mission-driven customers, means a commitment to speed, user experience and optionality, without compromising security. Our team is composed of innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the federal market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What We Do\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery. Defense Unicorns consolidates the best practices for security pipelines, testing, and deployment automation in order to meet the high security requirements valued by mission owners. Our solutions are agnostic by design and we believe that growing a robust ecosystem of secure, cloud-native software solutions can help enterprise customers inside and outside the federal market buy and integrate software more easily.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Who We Serve\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Defense Unicorns’ customers are mission-focused leaders across public and private enterprises. We proudly support defense and civil agencies across the U.S. government and we work closely with the creators of leading-edge software solutions to deliver value to the mission-owner by improving the security and consumability of commercial software products.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Work On\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuous Delivery and automation tooling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GitOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Containers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CNCF projects and open source products and packages\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and improving security delivery\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Health:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Medical/Dental/Vision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Premiums are 100% Company Paid\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Health Savings Account\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Disability Insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Financial:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k Retirement Plan\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company Stock Options\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Home Office Budget\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Leave:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;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\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid Parental Leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Learning:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Don’t have all the preferred experience or qualifications? Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\u0026#39;t meet every requirement listed.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;At Defense Unicorns, we\u0026#39;re committed to diversity. If you\u0026#39;re enthusiastic about the role but don\u0026#39;t match every criteria, we encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this or another role! Defense Unicorns is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DzT00w2uadYw9TfdorHuEsvPccZvn_g4/view?usp=drive_link\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;CCPA DISCLOSURE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4066832007,"name":"Federal Sales","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4056938007,"name":"National Capital Region","location":"National Capital Region","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]}],"meta":{"total":39}}