Rapid Strategy · 3 months ago
Cybersecurity Engineer III TS-SCI w/ CI Poly
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expRapid Strategy is an award-winning, African-American-owned small business providing advanced cybersecurity and IT services to federal and commercial clients. They are currently seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III to support a federal customer, responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise cybersecurity solutions to mitigate threats.
AdviceCloud SecurityCyber SecuritySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Plan, design, and implement cybersecurity solutions aligned to organizational policies, standards, and mission requirements
Define and develop security requirements through risk assessments, threat modeling, testing, and system analysis
Develop integration plans to secure existing infrastructures and incorporate emerging technologies
Create and maintain action plans covering system hardening, monitoring, incident response, disaster recovery, and governance
Utilize tools such as SIEM, DLP, IPS, and other cybersecurity platforms to develop security capabilities and response strategies
Review architectures and systems to validate compliance with security guidelines and industry best practices
Monitor and evaluate cyber threat intelligence to proactively adjust security postures
Provide subject matter expertise in cybersecurity engineering, often serving as a lead for a work group
Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, security, and business units to ensure consistent, effective security implementation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field
7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or equivalent technical role
Strong knowledge of risk assessment, system hardening, incident response, and disaster recovery planning
Proficiency with SIEM, DLP, IPS, and related security tools
Demonstrated experience reviewing and aligning security solutions with enterprise guidelines and compliance frameworks
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred
Experience supporting cybersecurity solutions in federal IT environments
Familiarity with NIST, FedRAMP, and other U.S. government cybersecurity standards
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional technical projects
Company
Rapid Strategy
Rapid Strategy specializes in cybersecurity services, focusing on risk mitigation and rapid solution delivery.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ron Meeting
Chief Executive Officer
Jesse Rhee
Chief Operating Officer
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