Cybersecurity Consultant (XDR/EDR)

Overview

Rapid Strategy is a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm delivering high-impact security solutions to federal, state, and commercial clients. We specialize in helping organizations strengthen their security posture through practical, mission-focused consulting and engineering expertise. We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant to support a special 6-month engagement assisting a strategic partner. This role will focus on enhancing network security, advancing endpoint detection capabilities, and supporting investigative and analytical efforts. The consultant will serve as a trusted technical resource capable of thinking outside the box, solving complex security challenges, and contributing across both proactive and reactive security initiatives.

 Key Responsibilities

• Support network security operations with a focus on Cisco technologies (firewalls,
• IDS/IPS, segmentation, policy optimization)
• Perform endpoint detection engineering, including detection development, alert tuning, and visibility improvements
• Conduct security investigations and incident analysis on an as-needed basis
• Apply investigative skill sets to analyze alerts, anomalies, and suspicious activity
• Provide deep expertise in Active Directory (AD) security, including identity risks, privilege controls, and hardening strategies
• Collaborate with partner stakeholders to identify risks and recommend remediation actions
• Deliver clear documentation, findings, and security recommendations

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in cybersecurity consulting, security engineering, or SOC roles
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco security technologies
• Experience with Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR) platforms
• Demonstrated investigative and analytical skill sets
• Ability to think outside the box when solving security challenges
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory security, including:
• Identity & access management
• Privileged account management
• AD attack techniques and mitigation
• Ability to work independently in a remote consulting environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise, federal, or regulated environments
• Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
• GCIH, GCED, Security+, CCNP Security

 Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• CISSP, GCIA, or other vendor relevant EDR/ XDR certifications

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal consultant is a strategic thinker and hands-on practitioner who combines technical depth with investigative instincts. This individual is comfortable working across network security, endpoint detection, and incident investigations, while communicating effectively with stakeholders.

 Ideal Candidate

• This role requires US Citizenship. Visa sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, is not available for this engagement.