What you'll do- Own IT end to end. You are our first dedicated IT hire, accountable for everything from laptop provisioning to identity to the network on the factory floor.
- Run front-line support for the entire company. Triage and resolve requests quickly, and keep people informed while you do it.
- Own identity and access management. Provision and de-provision accounts across our business systems and run periodic access reviews.
- Administer our Microsoft 365 environment (Entra ID, Intune, SharePoint, Teams) along with the SaaS tools the company runs on.
- Own endpoint management across Windows, macOS, and Linux, including imaging, patching, and MDM enrollment.
- Own IT asset management. Source, track, and forecast hardware against the hiring plan so no one starts without a working machine.
- Support network and infrastructure across the office and the factory, including conference room AV and connectivity for test and manufacturing equipment.
- Build the IT-side controls required for NIST 800-171 and CMMC, partnering with whoever owns security.
- Automate the repetitive work. Scripting is expected, not optional.
- Document as you build. You are writing the runbook, not inheriting one.
What we're looking for- 3-5 years of hands-on IT experience in a fast-paced environment, with a track record of resolving a wide range of issues without an escalation path behind you.
- Strong Microsoft 365 administration, including Entra ID, Intune, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Hands-on support experience across Windows and macOS, and comfort in Linux.
- Experience with identity and access management tools such as Entra ID, Okta, or equivalent.
- Experience with endpoint management platforms such as Intune, Jamf, or Apple Business Manager.
- Scripting ability in PowerShell, Bash, or Python, and the instinct to automate anything you have done twice.
- Excellent written communication. You write documentation people actually use.
- Comfort in an evolving environment where priorities shift, and composure when something is down.
- A serious commitment to feedback and growth.
- The drive to perform in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.
Bonus points for- Experience preparing for or operating under NIST 800-171, CMMC, or a similar defense compliance framework.
- IT experience at an aerospace, defense, or other compliance-driven company.
- Networking depth: VLANs, firewalls, and segmented networks for manufacturing and test equipment.
- Experience supporting engineering tooling such as CAD workstations, PLM or ERP systems, and license servers.
- CompTIA or Microsoft certifications.
- Startup experience where you wore many hats.
Why Icarus- Meaningful equity
- Top market salary and bonuses
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Factory in El Segundo
- Real ownership, real hardware, real flight
- Small team, massive responsibility (but growing very fast)
- High signal (engineering) to noise (management) culture
- Dream desk setup
- Daily lunch
- Unlimited celsius
This is not a normal IT job- We are pioneers, not corporate managers. Icarus deliberately optimizes for a high signal (engineering) to noise (management) ratio, where engineering, manufacturing, flight, and execution matter more than process, politics, or management overhead.
- Your users are engineers. They will find the edge of anything you deploy and they will tell you about it. Support them accordingly.
- You are supporting a factory, not just an office. Test benches, CAD workstations, license servers, and manufacturing equipment are all in scope.
- You are building the function, not maintaining it. There is no existing IT team, no inherited backlog, and no one to tell you which ticketing system to use.
- We expect full extreme ownership. This is a high-trust, no-BS team, and everyone pulls their weight.
- We want builders. No hand-holding, no fluff, no fake projects. Real problems, real data, and real results.
- You must thrive under pressure, learn fast, and solve problems across functions.
- We move fast. We expect results and an obsession with quality and speed.
No tourists. No bystanders. Only builders.
Hiring process- Intro call
- Interview with the CEO
- Meet the team in-person
US salary range$100,000 - $140,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Icarus' total compensation package.
