Cybersecurity Engineer IV TS-SCI w/ CI Poly

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

About Us

Rapid Strategy is an award-winning, African-American-owned small business providing advanced cybersecurity and IT services to federal and commercial clients. Our mission is to deliver secure, high-impact solutions that protect and enable mission success.

Cybersecurity Engineer IV

We are currently seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer IV to support a federal customer. This role requires a TS-SCI CI Poly and is on-site in Reston, Virginia. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise cybersecurity solutions that enable the organization to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from threats. The ideal candidate brings advanced technical expertise, hands-on engineering skills, and leadership in developing secure architectures in compliance-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity solutions aligned to organizational policies, standards, and mission objectives.
• Define and develop advanced security requirements using risk assessments, threat modeling, and system analysis.
• Develop integration strategies to secure existing infrastructures and incorporate new technologies and future-state architectures.
• Create action plans covering policy creation and governance, system hardening, incident response, disaster recovery, and monitoring for emerging threats.
• Leverage tools such as SIEM, DLP, IPS, and other platforms to build advanced security capabilities and response frameworks.
• Conduct architectural reviews to ensure compliance with organizational standards, industry best practices, and federal guidelines.
• Stay ahead of emerging cyber threats and proactively recommend improvements to enterprise security posture.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to technical teams, often serving as a subject matter expert (SME) for complex security challenges.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across IT, security, and business units to align cybersecurity strategies with organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or equivalent senior-level technical role.
• Expertise in risk assessment, system hardening, incident response, disaster recovery planning, and enterprise security governance.
• Advanced proficiency with SIEM, DLP, IPS, and other cybersecurity tools.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing enterprise-wide security solutions.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams and influence organizational security strategy.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical solutions to executive and technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience architecting cybersecurity solutions in federal IT environments.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST RMF, NIST CSF, FedRAMP, or ISO 27001.
• Proven ability to lead advanced, high-impact security projects in enterprise or mission-critical settings.

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for senior cybersecurity engineers who thrive in solving complex security challenges while mentoring team members. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a balance of hands-on engineering expertise and strategic security vision, the role requires a TS-SCI CI Poly and is on-site in Reston, Virginia.