DefenseUnicorns

DefenseUnicorns

DefenseUnicorns specializes in providing continuous software delivery solutions tailored for national security missions, focusing on simplifying and securing the development and deployment of software and AI technologies for government operations.

Internet Software & Services
51-250
Founded 2021
$1M raised

Description

  • Design data workflows, pipelines, and data pathways to support ETL/ELT across AWS cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Ensure data-quality and secure exchange of sensitive information across hybrid infrastructure.
  • Apply systems engineering principles to improve reliability, scalability, maintainability, backup, and recovery of data layer systems.
  • Architect, deploy, and operate data streaming technologies such as Kafka, Redpanda, and Kinesis on Kubernetes.
  • Implement declarative Kubernetes definitions to reduce day-2 operational complexity.
  • Work with the platform team to improve configuration management, security, and performance in Kubernetes and AWS environments.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and scaling using infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity subject matter experts to defend the data layer against potential threats.
  • Ensure data layer systems comply with industry and DoD regulations, standards, and best practices.
  • Stay current on trends and emerging technologies in Kubernetes, containerization, and data engineering.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience building and maintaining production data pipelines, databases, and data exchange services on Kubernetes.
  • Experience designing, deploying, and operating Kafka or Redpanda streaming solutions on Kubernetes.
  • Experience creating data pipelines from scratch and processing large data volumes while managing data stores.
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of systems engineering principles for reliable, scalable, and maintainable data layer systems.
  • Familiarity with API security, container security, AWS cloud security, and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance after a pre-employment background check.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with machine learning and generative AI models is preferred.
  • Willingness and ability to travel 6-10 times per year.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% company-paid premiums.
  • Health Savings Account, life insurance, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Company stock options.
  • Home office budget.
  • Flexible Time Off plus Federal Holidays, one week for Thanksgiving, and two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions and conference travel, lodging, and fees.

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