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Cyber Exercise Specialist

Rapid Strategy
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2025

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 www.RapidStrategy.io.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a Cyber Exercises Specialist to develop, plan, and execute cybersecurity exercises that assess organizational readiness and response capabilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing realistic cyber simulations, conducting tabletop exercises, and working with stakeholders to improve incident response plans. This role is remote, but preference will be given to candidates based in North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Design, develop, and facilitate cybersecurity exercises, including tabletop and full-scale simulations.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risk scenarios and define exercise objectives.
  • Analyze exercise outcomes and provide recommendations for improving cybersecurity posture.
  • Develop after-action reports detailing strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
  • Support incident response planning by integrating lessons learned from exercises.
  • Stay informed about emerging cyber threats and incorporate relevant scenarios into exercises.
  • Provide training and awareness programs to enhance incident response capabilities.

Basic Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 5 years of experience conducting cyber exercises, incident response drills, or related activities.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and FISMA.
  • Experience with cybersecurity tools and methodologies used in attack simulations.
  • Security or equivalent certification required; CISSP or CISM preferred.
  • Additional Qualifications :

  • Experience working with government agencies or highly regulated industries.
  • Familiarity with Red Team / Blue Team operations and penetration testing concepts.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate technical findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Excellent project management skills and ability to coordinate multi-team exercises.
  • 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!

    This position is onsite at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building in Washington, D.C. Telework may be considered on a case-by-case basis with approval from the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and appropriate Government Task Leads (GTLs).

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