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Among the Best! - Senior Information Systems Security Engineer Castalia Systems Employee Review

5.0
28 Aug 2017
Recommend
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Pros

I would repeat previous comments made by others: Excellent compensation and benefits. Competitive fully vested matching 401K. Lots of work with in some really great organizations. Partnered with very strong companies in a growing sector, Cybersecurity. Small, but growing company with strong plans to grow and continues to seek out and is moving to secure ever more work throughout Northern Virginia and Metro DC, along with many other areas of the country. Leadership is very attentive to employees work/life balance, among the best, a truly remarkable subordinate company!

Cons

Being a subordinate company has many downsides for a contractor. Communication, competing interests between the customer and your other customer the Prime, low overhead means just that, very small company support footprint, be prepared to stay on top of your employment back office needs, small growing companies have small offices where one or two persons wear many hats and can't always do everything like a large company can for your professional and personal development.

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5.0
12 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Supportive leadership and approachable management Strong company culture Competitive compensation and benefits Mission-driven work Great opportunities for cleared IT/intelligence professionals Employee appreciation

Cons

Advancement can depend on contract growth

5.0
30 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Small company so less bureaucratic layers and hiring processes very much streamlined. Quick to be hired and put in contact with the prime contract contacts for easy onboarding. The position was in support of the U.S. Army and that aspect was also fantastic; great team and rewarding mission.

Cons

Non cons for this company. As with any small sub-prime government contracting company there is less resources or perks compared to a Booz Allen or a CACI type company, but I’d rather have ease of contact and quick processes as I got with Castalia.

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