About Us:

Rapid Strategy, an award-winning African-American-owned small business, specializes in providing cutting-edge cybersecurity services to both private and public sectors. Based in Charlotte, NC, we support clients nationwide, delivering innovative solutions to protect against evolving cyber threats. Learn more about us at .

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Security Engineer to lead and execute advanced security initiatives across enterprise systems. This role requires expertise in security architecture, compliance enforcement, system configuration, threat monitoring, and penetration testing. The candidate will work closely with IT teams, security operations, and business stakeholders to design, implement, and manage security controls, technologies, and processes that strengthen the organization’s security posture.

This is a fully remote, full-time position.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Research, design, and implement security requirements across projects and application lifecycles.
2. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC 2).
3. Assess and validate security controls to detect, prevent, and respond to threats effectively.
4. Develop and maintain security architectures and system security plans to support enterprise objectives.
5. Align security controls with best practices and regulatory requirements.
6. Administer security configurations for operating systems, applications, and network devices.
7. Manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other network security tools.
8. Optimize security configurations and support compliance-driven security hardening efforts.
9. Escalate critical security issues and execute containment strategies to mitigate cyber threats.
10. Coordinate remediation efforts to address security gaps based on risk severity and business impact.
11. Ensure security practices align with compliance mandates, including NIST, ISO, and other applicable frameworks.
12. Identify and document gaps, providing recommendations for security enhancements.
13. Work with IT and business teams to integrate security best practices into technology decisions.

Basic Qualifications:

1. 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on security architecture, security operations, or compliance.
2. Strong expertise in SIEM tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, Splunk) and security automation tools.
3. Hands-on experience with firewall management, IDS/IPS systems, and network security controls.
4. Strong understanding of IAM principles, authentication mechanisms, and privileged access management.
5. Experience conducting penetration testing and vulnerability assessments using industry tools.
6. Proficiency with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
7. Familiarity with cloud security best practices in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
8. Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for security automation.
9. Excellent problem-solving, incident response, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or GIAC are highly desirable.
2. Experience working in Security Operations Centers (SOC) or handling security escalations.
3. Familiarity with third-party risk management programs and securing vendor relationships.
4. Strong knowledge of secure software development principles (e.g., DevSecOps, Secure SDLC).

Why Join Rapid Strategy?

At Rapid Strategy, we believe that building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team is key to driving innovation and success. Studies show that women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community may hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every qualification listed. We want to change that.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this position—or another opportunity with us. The Rapid Team looks forward to hearing from you!