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Castelion · 1 day ago

Cybersecurity Engineer

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production, focusing on short, iterative design cycles and modern manufacturing strategies. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to lead efforts in securing systems in compliance-heavy environments and integrate security into infrastructure and application design.

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity tools and systems, including firewalls, EDR, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and vulnerability scanners
Proactively monitor security events, investigate suspicious activity, and respond to incidents with urgency and precision
Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) , POA&Ms , and supporting documentation for audits and assessments
Partner with IT and engineering teams to integrate security into infrastructure and application design (DevSecOps)
Manage security patching cycles and lead remediation efforts based on risk assessments
Support audit, compliance, and risk management activities (e.g., NIST, CMMC, & others) and manage supply chain cybersecurity concerns
Conduct regular internal audits and readiness checks in preparation for external audits or DoD reviews
Serve as on-site cybersecurity expert for Torrance HQ and occasionally travel (510%) to other locations (e.g., Allen, TX)
Mentor IT, security staff, and all employees to help foster a security-first mindset across the company

Qualification

Cybersecurity engineeringNIST SP 800-171Incident responseCloud securitySecurity tools proficiencyTroubleshooting skillsHigh commitmentDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsCreative problem solving

Required

4+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering, infrastructure security, or related fields
Strong technical background in network security, endpoint protection, access control, and vulnerability management
Proficiency with modern security tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Nessus, Splunk, Snort, etc.)
Experience with incident response, malware analysis, or penetration testing
Demonstrated experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Deep understanding of security principles, threats, and frameworks (e.g., cyber kill chain, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS Controls)
Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with competing priorities
Ability to pivot between analyst, threat hunter, and implementer roles with ease
Eligibility for U.S. security clearance

Preferred

Experience in regulated environments (DoD, aerospace, SCIFs)
Active Security+, CISSP, CEH, or similar certification(s)
Relevant experience with NIST 800-171, CMMC, DFARS, and/or IT in relation to cybersecurity audit readiness
Experience with incident response, malware analysis, or penetration testing is a plus

Benefits

Long-term stock incentives
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
Four weeks of paid time off per year

Company

Castelion

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Castelion is a defense tech company that applies modern hardware development and manufacturing processes to national security challenges.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$469.61M
Key Investors
Lightspeed Venture PartnersSilicon Valley BankAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-05Series B· $350M
2025-01-29Series A· $70M
2025-01-29Debt Financing· $30M

Leadership Team

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Bryon Hargis
Founder // CEO
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Andrew Kreitz
Co-Founder and CFO
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