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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Icarus's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Icarus's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Icarus
- high 19 stale, 2 reposted of 20 open
- Hiring momentum
- 29 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Icarus's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Icarus.
About this role
As a Network Engineer at Icarus, you will design, deploy, and maintain networking infrastructure, including configuring routers, switches, and firewalls. You will also manage security compliance processes, conduct vulnerability scans, and document network architectures. The role emphasizes the use of AI tools to enhance network operations and requires a proactive approach to solving complex networking challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Icarus as an employer.
What you need
- 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
- Direct experience with the government IATT process
- Familiarity with STIGs, ACAS/Nessus scanning, and DoD cybersecurity compliance frameworks
- Experience working with or supporting DoD/military customers on network security
- Comfort working across satellite communications, tactical radio networks, and conventional IP networking
Nice to have
- 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
What you get
- Meaningful equity
- Top market salary and bonuses
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Daily lunch
- Unlimited Celsius
Worth weighing
- No existing Network Engineering team, which means starting from scratch
- High-pressure environment requiring fast learning and problem-solving across functions
- Emphasis on real ownership and responsibility with no hand-holding
- The role is described as not a normal IT job, indicating a unique work culture
Summarised from Icarus's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Icarus on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.