Castalia Systems - Arlington, VA
posted 2 months ago
The Network Security Tools Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting the development and implementation of cyber engineering strategies, tools, and techniques aimed at enhancing a system's cyber-resiliency against both existing and emerging cyber threats. This position requires hands-on administration of both on-premises and cloud-based security devices that control access to the network and monitor the flow of network traffic to prevent external intrusions. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently or collaboratively within a team to address cybersecurity engineering challenges, ensuring that the systems and components are secure and resilient against potential threats. In this role, the engineer will provide cybersecurity engineering support across various systems and components, focusing on the development and operational aspects of cyber tools. This includes analyzing available cyber protection tools to improve the security posture of the organization and making recommendations for remediation and protection of systems. The engineer will also be responsible for conducting cyber criticality, mission impact, and risk analysis of recommended tools, translating analytical findings into actionable security use cases that can be implemented within existing surveillance capabilities. Additionally, the engineer will be tasked with providing detailed and accurate technical reporting of analysis results, which may include creating PowerPoint presentations and written documents, as well as delivering oral briefings on complex technical subjects tailored to various audiences, including senior management and technical teams. The role also involves operating and managing multiple cloud and on-premises network security devices, troubleshooting performance issues, implementing new application versions, and creating documentation and technical designs for tool maintenance.