Cybersecurity Engineer

About the job Cybersecurity Engineer

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production : one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We're designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Cybersecurity Engineer

We're hiring a Cybersecurity Engineer with experience securing systems in regulated, compliance-heavy environments. If you're well-versed in frameworks like NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, or ISO 27001, and you know how to turn complex regulatory requirements into practical, enforceable security controls, you'll feel right at home here.

Based in our Torrance, CA headquarters, you'll lead efforts to build, maintain, and continuously improve our security and compliance posture across both local and remote sites. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, software development, operations, engineering, manufacturing, and legal to ensure our security controls meet both technical and regulatory standards.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be helping to implement the solutions and fixes that you find are needed.

If you love solving hard problems under strict rules, thrive in high-stakes environments, and believe security should be a business enabler not a blocker, this role is for you.

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.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Skills and Experience

Leadership Qualities

ITAR Requirements

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentivesas part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access tocomprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offersfour weeks of paid time off per year.