What you'll do- Network Engineering:
- Design, deploy, and maintain networking infrastructure
- Configure and manage routers, switches, VPNs, firewalls (including Palo Alto), and network segmentation for both on-site and field-deployed systems
- Solve novel networking challenges at field events and exercises-each deployment may involve different radio systems, routing paradigms, and connectivity constraints
- Build and document network architectures that are flexible enough to support rapidly evolving mission requirement
Security & Compliance:
- Own and drive the IATT and ATO process end-to-end, building on Icarus's existing IATT foundation. There will be lots of support from the IT team, the software team and the firmware team, but you will own the network.
- Conduct and manage STIG reviews, ACAS/Nessus vulnerability scans, and remediation across compute systems, cameras, and other networked components
- Coordinate directly with government cybersecurity leads on compliance artifacts, scan submissions, and risk acceptance packages
- Develop and maintain security documentation including system security plans, network diagrams, and compliance evidence packages
- Build approved CI/CD pipelines so that products can continue to be improved after authorization
AI-Assisted Operations:
- Use AI tools daily to accelerate compliance documentation, network analysis, vulnerability remediation, and configuration management
- Build AI into production workflows-not just prototyping. AI will be an integral part of how you do this job. Before AI this job would not have been possible by just one person
- Stay current with evolving AI capabilities and continuously find new ways to apply them to security and networking challenges
What we're looking for- 5+ years of experience in network engineering, IT security, or a related field
- Deep hands-on expertise with VPNs, routers, switches, firewalls, and network architecture-you can configure, troubleshoot, and design from scratch
- Direct experience with the government IATT process-you have taken at least one system through a full IATT end-to-end and have seen the ATO process
- Familiarity with STIGs, ACAS/Nessus scanning, and DoD cybersecurity compliance frameworks (RMF, NIST 800-171)
- Experience working with or supporting DoD/military customers on network security
- Comfort working across satellite communications, tactical radio networks, and conventional IP networking
- Strong documentation skills-you can produce the compliance artifacts that government reviewers need
Bonus points for- Familiarity with Tailscale or similar mesh networking solutions
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and DevSecOps practices
- Background in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
- Familiarity with CUI/SBU data handling requirements
Hiring process- Intro call
- Interview with Head of Operations
- Meet the CEO and team in-person
US salary range$115,000 - $165,000 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.
