Defense Unicorns

Leading strategic consumer insights and innovation initiatives to support product development and business growth. | Extensive experience in consumer research, product development, and leadership, with a focus on strategic insights and innovation. | Role Description: We are seeking a mission-driven Technical Customer Success Manager to join our Team and work directly with our Commercial CS Leader. This role blends strategic account management with deep technical advisory support to ensure customers achieve maximum value from our platform. Responsibilities: As the main point of contact for key accounts, you will build strong relationships with leadership and technical teams to ensure they are getting the most from the platform. You will act as a strategic advisor together with our engineers, helping customers navigate their platform and requirements while solving any roadblocks they encounter. By deeply understanding their goals, you will ensure long-term success, driving high adoption rates and identifying opportunities to grow the partnership. Mission & Account Ownership: Serve as the primary post-sales success lead for assigned commercial accounts Build trusted relationships with program leadership, DevSecOps teams, and security stakeholders Develop and execute mission-aligned success plans for our customers Lead Quarterly/Executive Reviews focused on operational readiness and mission outcomes Proactively identify adoption gaps, compliance risks, and expansion opportunities Technical Advisory & Enablement: Assist customers on Kubernetes-based platform architecture questions Understand what secure implementations in IL2/IL4/IL5/IL6 and air-gapped environments Advise on DevSecOps pipelines, GitOps workflows, and secure software delivery Troubleshoot complex deployment challenges in partnership with Engineering Articulate customer requirements related to compliance (e.g., RMF, STIGs, cATO, Zero Trust) Growth & Expansion: Identify mission renewals & expansion opportunities across our customer base Drive deeper platform adoption across development teams Success Metrics: Platform adoption across mission programs Renewal and expansion within assigned accounts Time-to-operational capability Customer health and satisfaction Successful secure deployments in classified environments The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned or discovered based on the evolving needs of the organization. The successful candidate is a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise. You will be expected not just to fill gaps as they arise, but proactively identify and take ownership of gaps to drive toward new processes and solutions. Preferred Experience and Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to effectively interact with Heroes, stakeholders, and team members at all levels of the organization and across all Departments Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively adapt communication behaviors and tactics to improve working relationships and optimize mission outcomes Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a strategic mindset Experience transitioning mission value delivery from services to productized approaches Experience and comfort facilitating cross-department problem solving exercises that drive business insights and turn inputs into decisions Experience supporting business initiatives across functional areas to inform business strategy and evolution Experience with day to day systems like: Hubspot, Github, Unthread (support ticketing) & Notion Experience operating in air-gapped or classified environments Experience working with platform engineering teams Background in cloud-native technologies (AWS, Azure, on-prem Kubernetes) Familiarity with open-source ecosystems 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. Remote - USA $123,250—$166,750 USD Who We Are 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. What We Do 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. Who We Serve 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. What We Work On Kubernetes Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure) Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi) Continuous Delivery and automation tooling GitOps Containers CNCF projects and open source products and packages Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping Building and improving security delivery Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy Health: Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums are 100% Company Paid Health Reimbursement Account Life Insurance Disability Insurance Financial: 401k Retirement Plan Company Stock Options Home Office Budget Leave: Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December (including New Year’s Day) Paid Parental Leave Learning: Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees) 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't meet every requirement listed. At Defense Unicorns, we're committed to diversity. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don'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. CCPA DISCLOSURE

Developing and maintaining web applications, collaborating with teams, and implementing features. | Experience in software engineering, proficiency in modern programming languages, understanding of system design, APIs, and Kubernetes concepts. | Role Description: Defense Unicorns seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join our Fleet team. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and end users to ensure we’re building the right solutions—and building them well. The team builds and operates a capability of the UDS platform, edge and fleet management. The team enables Airmen, Guardians, Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines to easily view, manage, and deploy systems across remote and distributed environments. For edge node management, the team delivers a solution purpose-built for Denied, Disrupted, Intermittent, and Limited (DDIL) and fully airgapped environments, supporting large, distributed sets of Kubernetes clusters and edge systems across the battlespace and classification levels. The Fleet team values usability, reliability, and operational impact, taking ownership of complex problems to ensure mission operators can manage systems effectively in connected, semi-connected, and disconnected environments. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll operate at the intersection of product development and technical execution. You’ll lead the technical design, implementation, and deployment of features and systems that have direct impact on mission outcomes. Responsibilities: Influence product direction through deep understanding of user needs and system constraints Partner with Product and Design to clarify product requirements and translate them into clear, actionable technical deliverables Collaborate closely with engineering teams to design, build, and iterate on product features and bug fixes Comfortable working proactively, managing time efficiently, and thriving in a vibrant remote work environment! ✨🦄 Engage in technical communities of practice to share knowledge, align on standards, and drive consistent engineering practices Integrate software products with existing defense systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and adherence to security protocols Develop comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and maintenance guides Contribute to Open Source Projects. Participating in Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), Apache Software Foundation (ASF), or Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) is a huge plus! Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform product enhancements and innovation Provide technical mentorship and elevate engineering standards across the team Travel Expectations/Requirements: 5-15% 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. Preferred Experience and Qualifications: 5+ years experience with software engineering Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience building a software tool with core focuses on software lifecycle and management Proficiency in a modern programming language (Golang preferred) Strong understanding of system design, APIs, and databases Ability to assess complex problems, propose pragmatic solutions, and drive them to completion Familiar with Core Kubernetes Concepts including but not limited to Controllers, Operators, and CRDs 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. Remote - USA $148,750—$201,250 USD Who We Are 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. What We Do 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. Who We Serve 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. What We Work On Kubernetes Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure) Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi) Continuous Delivery and automation tooling GitOps Containers CNCF projects and open source products and packages Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping Building and improving security delivery Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy Health: Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums are 100% Company Paid Health Reimbursement Account Life Insurance Disability Insurance Financial: 401k Retirement Plan Company Stock Options Home Office Budget Leave: Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December (including New Year’s Day) Paid Parental Leave Learning: Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees) 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't meet every requirement listed. At Defense Unicorns, we're committed to diversity. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don'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. CCPA DISCLOSURE

Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of features and systems, contribute to open source projects, and ensure security and interoperability in defense systems. | Requires 5+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Go, cloud architecture, and active participation in open source communities. | Role Description: Defense Unicorns seeks an experienced Software Engineer to work on our open source products. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and end users to ensure we’re building the right solutions—and building them well. As a Software Engineer, you’ll operate at the intersection of product development and technical execution. You’ll lead the design, implementation, and deployment of features and systems that have direct impact on mission outcomes. As an open source steward, you’ll effectively bridge product development with open source contribution. You will help to directly support our dependencies and engage in contributions that elevate the ecosystems that we depend on. Responsibilities: Work with engineers internal to the company, and within the open source community on feature and bug fix requests, through clear communication, collaboration, and responsible stewardship Engage with the open source community, industry partners, and standards bodies via common platforms (e.g., Slack, Github, etc.) to help drive our open source projects forward Amplify the voice of our projects within the ecosystem by delivering a mission-focused end-user experience and collaborating with users to produce case studies, blogs, or conference presentations Proactively identify and resolve ambiguity in product requirements Comfortable working proactively, managing time efficiently, and thriving in a vibrant remote work environment ✨🦄 Integrate software products with existing defense systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and adherence to security protocols Own architecture decisions and ensure technical quality across the engineering team Develop comprehensive documentation, including design specifications (via Zarf Enhancement Proposals), user manuals, and maintenance guides Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform product enhancements and innovation Provide technical mentorship and elevate engineering standards across the team Influence product direction through deep understanding of user needs and system constraints Travel Expectations/Requirements: 5-15% 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. Preferred Experience and Qualifications: 5+ years experience with software engineering Experience building a software tool with core focuses on software lifecycle and management Proficient in Go (proficiency in other modern programming languages a plus) Strong understanding of system design, library and software APIs, and cloud architecture (e.g., AWS, Azure) Excited to assess intricate problems, propose solutions, and implement them effectively Experience contributing to Open Source Projects. Participating in Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), Apache Software Foundation (ASF), or Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) is a huge plus Familiar with Core Kubernetes Concepts including but not limited to Controllers, Operators, and CRDs Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences 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. Remote - USA $148,750—$201,250 USD Who We Are 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. What We Do 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. Who We Serve 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. What We Work On Kubernetes Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure) Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi) Continuous Delivery and automation tooling GitOps Containers CNCF projects and open source products and packages Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping Building and improving security delivery Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy Health: Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums are 100% Company Paid Health Reimbursement Account Life Insurance Disability Insurance Financial: 401k Retirement Plan Company Stock Options Home Office Budget Leave: Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December (including New Year’s Day) Paid Parental Leave Learning: Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees) 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't meet every requirement listed. At Defense Unicorns, we're committed to diversity. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don'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. CCPA DISCLOSURE

Lead full lifecycle capture efforts and develop strategies to acquire new USAF customers, aligning technical solutions with mission needs. | Proven success in winning complex government contracts, understanding of USAF acquisition processes, and ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams. | *Please note that this is an evergreen posting for current and future Air Force Account Executive opportunities at Defense Unicorns. We will reach out to highly qualified candidates as openings arise. Role Description: Defense Unicorns is seeking mission-driven Account Executives 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. 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. Responsibilities: Drive new Mission Hero acquisition across the USAF ecosystem, ensuring alignment with Defense Unicorn’s strategic growth objectives and solution capabilities. Develop and execute capture plans, win strategies, and competitive positioning to secure new business. Engage early with government stakeholders, primes, and ecosystem partners to shape opportunities ahead of solicitation. Understand customer pain points, acquisition timelines, and funding paths across multiple branches of the DoD. Identify and lead teaming arrangements that enhance technical capabilities, socio-economic positioning, or incumbent advantage. Translate technical capabilities—such as the Unicorn Delivery Service (UDS), cATO acceleration, and edge deployments—into persuasive win themes. Support RFI/RFP responses with market intelligence, SWOT analysis, and pricing strategy input. 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. Represent the company at industry and government events to raise visibility and gather market intelligence. You are measured by: Number and quality of qualified USAF opportunities identified and advanced Maturity of pipeline supporting growth goals Development and execution of capture strategies, including capture plans, customer shaping, and teaming Achievement of annual bookings target Contribution to overall proposal win rate and contract awards Success in building lasting relationships that lead to competitive advantage Travel Expectations/Requirements: 20%-30% 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. Preferred Experience and Qualifications: Proven ability to win complex technical pursuits through the full capture lifecycle. Working knowledge of USAF acquisition processes (e.g., FAR-based contracts, OTAs, SBIR, IDIQ). Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills across technical and executive audiences. Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful proposals. Familiarity with software factory environments, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or tactical edge deployments is a strong plus. Deep USAF operational experience. 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. Who We Are 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. What We Do 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. Who We Serve 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. What We Work On Kubernetes Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure) Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi) Continuous Delivery and automation tooling GitOps Containers CNCF projects and open source products and packages Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping Building and improving security delivery Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy Health: Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums are 100% Company Paid Health Reimbursement Account Life Insurance Disability Insurance Financial: 401k Retirement Plan Company Stock Options Home Office Budget Leave: Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December (including New Year’s Day) Paid Parental Leave Learning: Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees) 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't meet every requirement listed. At Defense Unicorns, we're committed to diversity. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don'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. CCPA DISCLOSURE

Designing and maintaining data workflows, pipelines, and systems on Kubernetes and cloud environments, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance. | Experience with data pipelines, Kubernetes, Kafka/Redpanda, cloud security, and infrastructure automation; ability to work with cybersecurity standards and support DoD regulations. | EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP. Responsibilities: 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. Implementing systems engineering principles to ensure the reliability, scalability, and maintainability of data layer systems, including backup and recovery strategies 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 Working with a platform team to implement best practices for configuration management, security, and performance optimization within Kubernetes and AWS environments 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 Ensuring that our data layer systems are compliant with industry and DoD regulations, standards, and best-practices Staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to Kubernetes, containerization, and data engineering Travel Expectations/Requirements: 6-10 times per year 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. *Preferred Experience and Qualifications: Demonstrated experience 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 Experience in creating data pipelines from scratch with the ability to process data in large volumes and manage data stores Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration systems like Kubernetes 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 Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical team members The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background check ("CBI") and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance Experience with machine learning and generative AI models 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. Remote - USA $123,250—$166,750 USD Who We Are 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. What We Do 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. Who We Serve 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. What We Work On Kubernetes Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure) Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi) Continuous Delivery and automation tooling GitOps Containers CNCF projects and open source products and packages Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping Building and improving security delivery Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy Health: Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums are 100% Company Paid Health Reimbursement Account Life Insurance Disability Insurance Financial: 401k Retirement Plan Company Stock Options Home Office Budget Leave: Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December (including New Year’s Day) Paid Parental Leave Learning: Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees) 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't meet every requirement listed. At Defense Unicorns, we're committed to diversity. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don'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. CCPA DISCLOSURE

Design, deploy, and operate scalable, secure data streaming and ETL pipelines on Kubernetes and AWS, ensuring compliance with DoD regulations and collaborating with platform and cybersecurity teams. | Senior-level experience building and maintaining production data pipelines and streaming solutions on Kubernetes with Kafka, strong AWS and Terraform skills, knowledge of security best practices, and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance. | EMPLOYER IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP. Responsibilities: 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. Implementing systems engineering principles to ensure the reliability, scalability, and maintainability of data layer systems, including backup and recovery strategies 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 Working with a platform team to implement best practices for configuration management, security, and performance optimization within Kubernetes and AWS environments 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 Ensuring that our data layer systems are compliant with industry and DoD regulations, standards, and best-practices Staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to Kubernetes, containerization, and data engineering Travel Expectations/Requirements: 6-10 times per year 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. *Preferred Experience and Qualifications: Demonstrated experience 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 Experience in creating data pipelines from scratch with the ability to process data in large volumes and manage data stores Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration systems like Kubernetes 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 Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical team members The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background check ("CBI") and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance Experience with machine learning and generative AI models 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. Remote - USA $123,250—$201,250 USD Who We Are 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. What We Do 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. Who We Serve 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. What We Work On Kubernetes Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure) Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi) Continuous Delivery and automation tooling GitOps Containers CNCF projects and open source products and packages Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping Building and improving security delivery Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy Health: Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums are 100% Company Paid Health Reimbursement Account Life Insurance Disability Insurance Financial: 401k Retirement Plan Company Stock Options Home Office Budget Leave: Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December (including New Year’s Day) Paid Parental Leave Learning: Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees) 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't meet every requirement listed. At Defense Unicorns, we're committed to diversity. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don'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. CCPA DISCLOSURE

The Infrastructure Engineer will work in a dedicated team to architect US Navy enterprise systems, focusing on deploying and operating Kubernetes on bare metal infrastructure. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop solutions for Navy network problems and ensuring implementations align with business requirements. | Candidates should have strong proficiency with bare-metal Kubernetes and experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools. Familiarity with continuous delivery, containerization, and cloud services is also preferred. | * An Active Secret Clearance is required for this position. Role Description: We seek a talented and experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join our team in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate will have experience with deploying and operating Kubernetes on bare metal systems , using Infrastructure-as-Code to configure on-prem hardware, and demonstrate a strong understanding of system architecture, problem-finding and problem-solving skills. Bonus points for experience in the Navy domain, as this role will be part of a team modernizing afloat and ashore networks. You will join a team of dedicated unicorns who are focused on making software a strategic deterrent to advance freedom and independence globally. Our teams are working on architecting, building, and deploying mission critical software capabilities for the United States. Responsibilities: In this role, you will work in a small, dedicated team architecting US Navy enterprise systems. As the team’s Infrastructure Engineer, you will work in a cross-functional engineering team to understand Navy network problems and real-world mission limitations; help recommend solutions; and develop and test those solutions to enable naval operations. Conceptualize, architect, prototype, and test Kubernetes on bare metal infrastructure Collaborate with other teams to integrate applications with Defense Unicorns’ software delivery platform Help build pipelines that automate testing, building, packaging, and deploying platform components Leverage Infrastructure-as-Code to create standardized, reusable modules that automate provisioning across diverse hypervisors and cloud platforms, improving scalability, consistency, and security posture Provide grounded time and effort estimates for tasks. Assist in project planning and resource allocation based on estimated timelines. Validate Solutions/Implementations: 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. Rapidly understand customer mission requirements, conceptualize and prototype solutions, and rapidly iterate to deliver impact. Author and maintain technical design documents, architecture decision records (ADRs), and test plans to ensure Infrastructure-as-Code modules and platform solutions are well-documented, validated, and aligned with business and security requirements Travel Expectations/Requirements: 10-15% 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. Preferred Experience and Qualifications: Strong proficiency with bare-metal Kubernetes (RKE2, K3D / K3S, EKS-D). Familiarity with continuous delivery, everything-as-code, containerization, and cloud services. Proficiency in at least one language (Python, Go) and Linux/Unix (Ubuntu, RHEL). Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/HCL, YAML, Bash) and automated CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of Kubernetes networking, service meshes (Istio), ingress/egress controllers (metallb, nginx). Experience with observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Promtail). Security and compliance practices: runtime security (Neuvector), policy enforcement (Kyverno, Pepr). Ability to produce technical design docs, ADRs, and test plans. Excellent communication skills and cross-team collaboration. Proficiency with GitHub and GitLab. 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. Remote - USA $148,750—$201,250 USD Who We Are 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. What We Do 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. Who We Serve 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. What We Work On Kubernetes Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure) Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi) Continuous Delivery and automation tooling GitOps Containers CNCF projects and open source products and packages Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping Building and improving security delivery Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy Health: Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums are 100% Company Paid Health Reimbursement Account Life Insurance Disability Insurance Financial: 401k Retirement Plan Company Stock Options Home Office Budget Leave: Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December (including New Year’s Day) Paid Parental Leave Learning: Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees) 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't meet every requirement listed. At Defense Unicorns, we're committed to diversity. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don'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. CCPA DISCLOSURE

Lead full-lifecycle capture efforts across the DoD Cyber domain, shaping strategic pursuits that align with company strengths. Drive win strategies, form partnerships, and align technical solutions to mission outcomes. | Proven ability to win complex technical pursuits through the full capture lifecycle and deep DoD Cyber experience are essential. Excellent communication and leadership skills are required, along with familiarity in software factory environments and cybersecurity. | Role Description: Defense Unicorns is seeking a mission-driven Capture Manager to lead full-lifecycle capture efforts across the DoD Cyber domain. 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. You will own the capture process 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. Responsibilities: Drive capture efforts across the Cyber ecosystem, ensuring alignment with Defense Unicorn’s strategic growth objectives and solution capabilities. Develop and execute capture plans, win strategies, and competitive positioning to secure new business. Engage early with government stakeholders, primes, and ecosystem partners to shape opportunities ahead of solicitation. Understand customer pain points, acquisition timelines, and funding paths across multiple branches of the DoD. Identify and lead teaming arrangements that enhance technical capabilities, socio-economic positioning, or incumbent advantage. Translate technical capabilities—such as the Unicorn Delivery Service (UDS), cATO acceleration, and edge deployments—into persuasive win themes. Support RFI/RFP responses with market intelligence, SWOT analysis, and pricing strategy input. 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. Represent the company at industry and government events to raise visibility and gather market intelligence. You are measured by: Number and quality of qualified Cyber opportunities identified and advanced Maturity of pipeline supporting FY25 and FY26 growth goals Development and execution of capture strategies, including capture plans, customer shaping, and teaming Achievement of annual bookings target Contribution to overall proposal win rate and contract awards Success in building lasting relationships that lead to competitive advantage Travel Expectations/Requirements: 20%-30% 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. Preferred Experience and Qualifications: Proven ability to win complex technical pursuits through the full capture lifecycle. Deep DoD Cyber experience Working knowledge of DoD acquisition processes (e.g., FAR-based contracts, OTAs, SBIR, IDIQ). Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills across technical and executive audiences. Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful proposals. Familiarity with software factory environments, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or tactical edge deployments is a strong plus. Base Salary Ranges (this does not include OTE) Capture Manager: $100,000 - $153,768 Senior Capture Manager: $143,768 - $188,180 Who We Are 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. What We Do 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. Who We Serve 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. What We Work On Kubernetes Cloud Environments (AWS/GCP and Azure) Infrastructure-as-code (like Terraform/Pulumi) Continuous Delivery and automation tooling GitOps Containers CNCF projects and open source products and packages Helm/Kustomize-Value Stream Mapping Building and improving security delivery Building Kubernetes and cloud native applications Benefits Our Unicorns Enjoy Health: Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums are 100% Company Paid Health Reimbursement Account Life Insurance Disability Insurance Financial: 401k Retirement Plan Company Stock Options Home Office Budget Leave: Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December (including New Year’s Day) Paid Parental Leave Learning: Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees) 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't meet every requirement listed. At Defense Unicorns, we're committed to diversity. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don'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. CCPA DISCLOSURE