Rapid Strategy is hiring: Cybersecurity Engineer in Washington

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About Rapid Strategy

Rapid Strategy is a minority‑owned cybersecurity consulting firm providing practical, results‑driven security services to organizations that protect and serve their communities. We help nonprofits, public institutions, and government partners strengthen their cybersecurity posture through scalable, affordable, and mission‑aligned solutions.

Position Overview

We are seeking a full‑time Cybersecurity Engineer to support a nonprofit client in improving its information security maturity. The ideal candidate has several years of hands‑on experience performing system hardening, vulnerability management, and incident response, and can work collaboratively with IT and leadership to ensure a secure and compliant environment. This is a mid‑level, hands‑on role focused on maintaining and improving the organization’s security tools, processes, and reporting practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily cybersecurity operations, monitoring systems for threats and responding to alerts promptly.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, review scan results, and coordinate with IT staff to track remediation progress.
• Maintain and optimize security tools such as SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, and email security systems.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or PCI DSS, depending on client needs.
• Support incident response activities including containment, documentation, and lessons learned.
• Maintain accurate and current security documentation including policies, procedures, and system inventories.
• Collaborate with IT and leadership to implement cybersecurity best practices and communicate risks clearly.
• Assist in user awareness initiatives to strengthen staff understanding of phishing and safe data handling.

Qualifications

• Three to six years of professional cybersecurity experience in IT security, network defense, or security engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred certifications include Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, or Azure/Microsoft Security certifications.
• Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk or Sentinel, vulnerability management tools like Tenable or Qualys, and endpoint protection systems such as CrowdStrike or Microsoft Defender.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF and CIS Controls.
• Basic scripting or automation experience with PowerShell or Python is a plus.
• Soft skills: strong communication and follow‑through with the ability to interact with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently with limited oversight.

Work Environment

• Remote within the United States.
• Standard business hours with flexibility for meetings in Eastern or Central time zones.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Government Administration, Government Relations Services, and Political Organizations