Cyber Technology Researcher TH

Castalia Systems; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Castalia Systems is seeking a Cyber Technology Researcher TH to support a critical customer mission in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on Threat Hunting workflows, documenting requirements, evaluating technology options, and developing deployment strategies for hand-off to deployment and operations teams.

You will conduct capability-based research, test solutions, stay current on market technologies, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission needs.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in a relevant field with 5+ years of directly relevant experience.
• 5+ years in IT security operations or systems integration.
• Strong understanding of federal cyber security environments.
• Experience managing technology pilots and transitions.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate cyber threat hunting solutions against customer requirements.
• Document requirements and develop action plans for deployment and hand-off.
• Collaborate across teams to maintain technologies inventory.
• Engage with customer submitters to clarify needs and align solutions.
• Stay current on emerging market technologies impacting missions.

Skills

Cyber security operations

Systems integration

Threat hunting

Incident response

Automation

Education

BS in relevant field

HS Diploma

Tools

Malware analysis tools

Cybersecurity platforms

DevOps tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Type: Full- Time

Workplace Type: Onsite

Clearance: Secret with ability to get a DHS Suitability

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Job Summary

Castalia is seeking a Cyber Technology Researcher TH to support this critical customer mission. The Cyber Technology Researcher TH will be responsible for supporting the Threat Hunting workflows. Responsibilities include taking requirements in the Security Operations and Threat Hunting functions, identifying potential technology solutions, evaluating those solutions, developing recommendations and a deployment and integration strategy. The researcher will adhere to established procedures to document technical requirements, develop potential courses of action, and oversee the implementation of capabilities supporting the hand-off to deployment and operational organizations.

Roles and Responsibilities

A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Conducting capability-based research into commercial and government technology solutions that address customer identified technology needs in the Cyber Threat Hunting and Security Operations areas.
• Evaluating technology solutions against identified functional and technical customer requirements. Evaluations may include hands-on capability testing of trial licenses and open-source capabilities.
• Remaining up-to-date on emerging market technologies and products that relate to capabilities that may impact customer Cyber Security and Threat Hunting operations and analysis.
• Collaborating with other organizations to maintain an inventory of customer-procured technologies, tools, and data holdings relevant to mission needs.
• Meeting with and engaging customer request submitters to clarify requirements, discuss potential solutions, and ensure alignment between technology recommendations and customer mission needs.

Required Qualifications

• BS Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree with at least 5 years of directly relevant experience; or HS Diploma & 7-9 years of directly relevant experience.
• 5+ years of direct relevant experience in IT cyber security operations, systems integration or related fields
• Strong understanding of federal cyber security operations and related mission environments
• Experience managing technology pilots and production transitions
• Experience with cyber incident response and/or cyber red teaming
• Familiarity with malware analysis tools and cybersecurity platforms
• Background in cybersecurity tool integration and automation
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to assess and mitigate operational risks
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• PMP or similar certification
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II
• Experience with CISA programs or similar federal cybersecurity operations
• Experience with AI as it applies to data analysis and cyber security
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and integration automation practices
• Knowledge of change management and configuration control processes
• Experience managing integrations in federated multi-stakeholder environments
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture implementation
• Experience with cloud operations and hybrid environment management

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Normal office environment.

Travel

• As required

Company Description

Castalia Systems is a proven business partner providing mission critical solutions to the Federal Government. We provide cutting edge solutions from Securing and Managing Data to Systems Engineering and Development. Castalia Systems is a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence Design and Application.

With our vast knowledge of our customers' needs and relevant technology, our team is able to bring successful solutions to every mission. We are one-upping our competitors by providing premium IT solutions and platforms with cutting-edge technology so it's so evident when you compare us with anyone.

Compensation

At Castalia Systems, we provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our benefits include: Medical, dental, vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too. All regularly scheduled employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in Castalia Systems' benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Salary at Castalia Systems is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, position knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $165,000.00 to $175,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Castalia Systems' total compensation package for employees.

Disclaimer

Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.