Jobs at Defense Unicorns

Manage and support Kubernetes-based hybrid (cloud/on-prem) UDS deployments, implement storage and networking/IAM controls, build and maintain IaC and CI/CD automation, provide on-call SLA support, train and interface with system integrators, and contribute to enterprise Infrastructure-as-Code modules and platform sustainment.

Design and build cloud-native ETL/ELT pipelines and microservices, modernize on-prem systems to distributed services, implement authentication/authorization and data governance, ensure data quality and observability, drive architecture and CI/CD best practices, mentor engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders across a US Navy-focused defense program.

Build and maintain cloud-native platform infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters, develop IaC and CI/CD pipelines, support IAM and monitoring, manage certificates and container security, participate in on-call incident response, and document runbooks and standards while mentoring junior engineers.

Lead customer retention, adoption, and account expansion for autonomous and unmanned systems in the federal sector. Drive onboarding, time-to-value, product adoption, cross-selling, and collaborative product feedback. Track KPIs, run QBRs and retrospectives, and balance early TTV with long-term profitability to grow the domain and maintain high hero satisfaction and low churn.

Build, maintain, and secure cloud-native platform infrastructure: manage Kubernetes clusters, IaC, CI/CD pipelines, IAM, monitoring, certificate lifecycle, and incident response. Support ATO/C-ATO processes, mentor juniors, write runbooks/ADRs, participate in on-call rotations, and collaborate with application teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and compliant platform operations.

Build, maintain, and secure cloud-native platform infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters. Implement IaC, CI/CD (GitLab CI and runners), containerization, monitoring, IAM support, certificate lifecycle automation, and platform security practices. Troubleshoot deployments, participate in on-call rotation, produce documentation/runbooks/ADRs, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to platform strategy and ATO-related activities.

Build, maintain, and improve cloud-based Kubernetes platform environments using IaC and CI/CD. Manage deployments, identity/access, monitoring, certificate lifecycle, container security, and support ATO processes. Troubleshoot platform integration, participate on-call rotations, write operational docs/runbooks/ADRs, and mentor junior engineers.

Develop, deploy, and maintain the UDS Registry and related tools (Pepr, Lula). Lead architecture and implementation, integrate with defense systems, participate in on-call rotation, contribute to open source, produce documentation, mentor engineers, and influence product direction with user-focused design.

Customer-facing senior Solutions Architect leading and mentoring engineers to design and deliver cloud-native, secure CI/CD solutions. Own POCs and packaging (Zarf/UDS), build CI/CD pipelines, deploy and troubleshoot containers and Helm/Kustomize artifacts across AWS/GCP/Azure, and drive process improvements and enablement for Defense customers.

Plan, coordinate, and execute company-hosted events from venue sourcing through teardown. Manage vendors, budgets, project plans, staffing, shipping, and on-site problem-solving while working cross-functionally with marketing, growth, delivery, and leadership to ensure brand-consistent event experiences.

Lead and grow a distributed engineering team to design, architect, and deliver interfaces and fleet management for autonomous and unmanned systems. Integrate frontend UIs with backend/platform services, handle complex state and asynchronous data flows, define roadmaps, enforce secure CI/CD practices, support mission integrations and testing, and translate operational needs into resilient, usable software for tactical-edge environments.

Build data-rich, operational UIs for managing individual assets and fleets of autonomous and unmanned systems in distributed, bandwidth-constrained environments. Integrate frontends with backend APIs and platform services, handle complex asynchronous state, apply secure cloud-native deployment practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-focused software.

Lead full-cycle technical recruiting for a remote, fast-paced startup: source, screen, schedule, and guide hiring teams; maintain ATS data; build early-career pipelines and university partnerships; represent the company at events; ensure excellent candidate and hiring-manager experiences and compliance. Travel 30–40% required.

Lead design, implementation, and deployment of core platform tooling enabling secure, cloud-native application delivery. Integrate with defense systems, own architecture, mentor engineers, contribute to open source, maintain documentation, and participate in a shared 24x7 on-call rotation.

Work on a DevOps/SRE platform team to build and maintain Kubernetes clusters, IaC, CI/CD pipelines, identity management, monitoring, certificate lifecycle, and security compliance. Troubleshoot deployments, support on-call incidents, document runbooks/ADRs, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to strategic platform planning and automation to ensure a reliable, secure, and scalable cloud platform.

Design, build, and own cloud-native runtime production environments and platform architecture. Drive platform roadmaps, DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, security automation, and mentor engineers while aligning platform delivery to mission objectives and collaborating with product and customer teams.

Manage transformation and deployment of cybersecurity applications into Kubernetes-based environments. Coordinate between Application Development and Platform teams to remove blockers, track timelines, align product and delivery roadmaps, and communicate technical progress. Serve as Mission Manager for assigned delivery efforts, foster team mentorship and growth, and support adoption of engineering best practices to deliver scalable mission value.

The Account Executive will drive new customer acquisition in the Cyber sector, executing capture plans and building strategic partnerships to meet growth goals.

Own product vision and roadmap for a DevSecOps Platform-as-a-Service supporting DoD authorization workflows. Lead and mentor engineers, prioritize backlog, balance compliance and developer experience, collaborate with Growth, Delivery, and Engineering, engage customers, and adapt strategy to changing DoD requirements.

Seeking Account Executives to lead capture efforts for Navy, develop win strategies, engage stakeholders, and drive new customer acquisition, influencing pipeline and revenue.