Cybersecurity Engineer IV — TS/SCI + Poly | Security Leader

Rapid Strategy; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapid Strategy in Reston, VA is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer IV to design, implement, and support enterprise cybersecurity solutions. The role requires a TS-SCI CI Poly and is on-site in Reston, Virginia, with leadership responsibilities for senior technical teams and collaboration with IT, security, and business units to align cybersecurity strategies with organizational goals.

You will lead advanced security initiatives, perform risk assessments, and guide incident response and disaster

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, CS, or related field.
• 10+ years in cybersecurity engineering or a senior-level technical role.
• Experience in risk assessment, system hardening, incident response, disaster recovery planning, and governance.
• Advanced proficiency with SIEM, DLP, IPS, and related tools.
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for guiding teams and engaging executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity solutions aligned to policies and mission objectives.
• Define and develop advanced security requirements using risk assessments, threat modeling, and system analysis.
• Develop integration strategies to secure existing infrastructure and adopt new technologies.
• Create action plans covering policy governance, system hardening, incident response, disaster recovery, and monitoring.
• Leverage SIEM, DLP, IPS, and other platforms to build advanced security capabilities and response frameworks.
• Conduct architectural reviews to ensure compliance with standards and federal guidelines.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats and recommend improvements to security posture.
• Provide leadership and SME mentorship to technical teams and collaborate with stakeholders across IT and business units.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or CS

Tools

SIEM

DLP

IPS

Job description

Rapid Strategy in Reston, VA is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer IV to design, implement, and support enterprise cybersecurity solutions. The role requires a TS-SCI CI Poly and is on-site in Reston, Virginia, with leadership responsibilities for senior technical teams and collaboration with IT, security, and business units to align cybersecurity strategies with organizational goals.

You will lead advanced security initiatives, perform risk assessments, and guide incident response and disaster