Cyber Technology Researcher

Job Type: Full
- Time

Workplace Type:
Onsite

Clearance:
Secret with ability to get a DHS Suitability

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Castalia is seeking a Cyber Technology Researcher to support this critical customer mission. The Cyber Technology Researcher will be responsible for concurrently tracking, advising, and managing individual cases through their lifecycle from initial submission to capability delivery and feedback. The researcher will adhere to established procedures to document technical requirements, develop potential courses of action, and oversee the implementation of capabilities aligned to those requirements.

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

• Conducting capability-based research into commercial and non-commercial technology solutions that address customer identified technology needs.
• 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 operations and analysis.
• Collaborating with knowledge management personnel 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.

• BS Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 7-9 years of directly relevant experience.
• 5+ years of direct relevant experience in IT cyber operations, systems integration or related fields
• Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity operations and mission environments
• Experience managing technology pilots and production transitions
• Knowledge of change management and configuration control processes
• Experience with Dev Ops, CI/CD, and integration automation practices
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to assess and mitigate operational risks
• Experience with incident response and mission-critical system operations
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• ITIL, PMP, or similar operations/project management certification
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II
• Experience with CISA programs or similar federal cybersecurity operations
• Background in cybersecurity tool integration and automation
• Experience managing integrations in federated multi-stakeholder environments
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture implementation
• Experience with cloud operations and hybrid environment management
• Familiarity with malware analysis tools and cybersecurity platforms

• Normal office environment.

• As required

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.

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…