IT Procurement Administrator jobs in Council Bluffs, IA

Our Mission

At Unison, we’ve built a smarter way to unlock home equity, without interest, debt, or monthly payments.  Our Vision is to Optimize Homeownership by providing the missing products and expert advice to empower our customers - both consumers and institutional investors - to optimally own and invest in Residential Real Estate.  Unison is a mission driven company and we’re looking for ambitious individuals to help us grow.

Your Mission 

In this mid-level role, you will report to the Director of IT and Information Security and take on a dual responsibility: ensuring the security and efficiency of our infrastructure while using  best practices in the software development and deployment lifecycle. You will work with the security, IT, and engineering teams, have a strong background in IT administration and a passion for security and automation. Future tasks include exploring opportunities to enhance our DevSecOps procedures.

Within 1 month, you’ll:

• Learn about the current IT infrastructure, technologies, processes, and organization structure at Unison
• Build relationships with our different teams to understand their pain points & key performance indicators (KPIs)

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Troubleshoot issues reported through tickets, email, and slack, in person and remotely, including help desk operations and desktop support
• Examine the monitoring and logging mechanisms in place to detect and respond to security incidents
• Create and update documentation as it relates to system configuration and processes

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of current tools and processes, then formulate strategies to enhance or maximize the utilization of these systems
• Convey security standards and best practices to support the engineering team in advancing their processes and practices 
• Drive cloud-related initiatives aimed at addressing identified security concerns 

About you

You are a  skilled and versatile IT Administrator with knowledge in DevSecOps and your experience will include:

IT Administration Responsibilities:

• Experience with Audio/Video conferencing platforms (Google Meets, Zoom, Teams)
• Working knowledge of a broad range of hardware such as Server, MacBook, Laptop, Network Switches firewalls, APN, Printers, A/V, and mobile devices.
• Proven experience troubleshooting complex technical problems in person and remotely
• Experience with Identity Management (we use Okta)
• Provide on-site technical support to end-users and resolve IT-related issues
• Ensure the availability, scalability, and performance of IT systems.

DevSecOps :

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security into the DevOps pipeline.
• Communicate best practices, such as OWASP Top 10,  to the development and engineering teams.
• Orchestrate security testing, vulnerability scanning, and code analysis tools and processes.
• Review code based vulnerability assessments and prioritize remediation of identified issues.
• Assist the Cloud Assurance Manager in development and maintenance of incident response plans and procedures for security incidents.
• Determine observability of security events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in ITIL methodologies
• Proven experience in IT Administration roles.
• Understanding of AWS VPC networking protocols and IP management.
• Experience with Okta, Google Suite, Atlassian Cloud, or equivalent tools
• Knowledge of DevOps and DevSecOps principles and practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., ECS, Docker).
• Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., IDS/IPS, SIEM, firewall management).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation languages (e.g., Python, Shell).
• Knowledge of security best practices, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security , Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified DevOps Engineer are a plus.

Personal Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn and stay updated on security trends.

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide after-hours or weekend support in case of an outage & C-Suite support issues.
• Kneeling, crawling, and other positions access and maintain IT equipment
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds of technology-related equipment

Unison team members are working a hybrid work schedule. This position requires work onsite 2-4 days per week, depending on home office location.  All applicants must be available to work onsite for the minimum days required. 

We recognize that people come with experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

What does Unison Offer?

Next to your base salary which is based on your profile and experience, we offer the following:

• We provide company paid medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• A brand new MacBook or ThinkPad with plug and play capabilities for in office or at home use
• Company options, so as the company grows, you grow with it!
• A healthy bonus or commission plan offered
• We value team culture and enjoy interacting with colleagues, getting a drink and hanging out after work any day of the week
• A lot of room for personal development and growth and a $2,000 stipend to help you get there
• A start-up environment in which you can make a difference.
• Multiple different opportunities to join company groups to make a culture impact (i.e. DEIB Committee, Fun Committee, Book Clubs, Toastmasters)

We recognize that people come with experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Unison provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.