Cybersecurity Engineer (NC or VA Based)
About Rapid StrategyRapid 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 OverviewWe are seeking a fulltime Cybersecurity Engineer to support a nonprofit client in improving its information security maturity.The ideal candidate has a few 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• Hands on experience administering bolthires 365 services including Azure AD, Entra, Exchange Online, or Conditional Access• Ability to help guide and support IT teams in securing infrastructure across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments• Experience working with/ tuning security tools like Defender, Sentinel, and/ or Purview.• 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 four 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/bolthires 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 bolthires 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 Virginia or North Carolina• Standard business hours with flexibility for meetings in Eastern or Central time zones. Apply tot his job