Stratus Services

What Stratus Services does

Stratus Services, LLC is a private, founder-owned managed IT and cybersecurity services firm headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, founded in 2016 by Joshua Rabe. The company delivers a unified managed IT and cybersecurity portfolio built around a security-first posture, with core offerings in managed IT infrastructure (network, server, and user support), cybersecurity monitoring and incident response, IT consulting, and specialized CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 compliance services for Department of Defense contractors. Its CMMC practice is anchored by proprietary expertise in asset categorization (CUI Assets, CRMA, SPA, Specialized Assets, Out-of-Scope) and virtual enclave architecture that separates CUI from non-CUI environments, supported by Microsoft 365 Government (GCC High) and Azure Government delivery capability.

The firm's business model is a per-user/per-device fixed monthly managed services subscription, supplemented by project-based CMMC compliance engagements and add-on services (Microsoft 365 licensing as authorized reseller, physical backups, security awareness training, and penetration testing on flexible cadences). Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with a free consultation intake, relationship-based account management, and content marketing through blog, LinkedIn, webinars, and community engagement via chambers of commerce and industry associations. Customer segments are led by DoD contractors, healthcare organizations, and engineering/A-E-C firms, with additional exposure to accounting/finance, real estate/title, and small business clients; the firm supports organizations ranging from 2-3 users to 1,000+ employees.

The company became a Cyber-AB Registered Provider Organization in 2022 and achieved CMMC Level 2 certification in February 2026, becoming Alaska's first CMMC L2 certified MSP. In June 2026, Stratus opened a Meridian, Idaho office — Idaho's first CMMC L2-certified MSP presence — and joined the MSP Collective. The firm is bootstrapped with 1-10 employees and maintains a focused, compliance-led competitive position in the defense and regulated-vertical managed services market.

Name

Stratus Services

Legal name

Stratus Services, LLC

Website

https://stratus-services.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stratus Services is a bootstrapped, founder-owned managed IT and cybersecurity firm based in Anchorage, Alaska, specializing in CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 compliance services for Department of Defense contractors, with secondary service to healthcare, engineering, and SMB clients across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT and Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Managed Services (BPAEADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cybersecurity consulting
• CMMC compliance
• Network security
• Penetration testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Per user/per device fixed monthly cost model covering server support, network support, and user support. Pricing influenced by organization size, device utilization, and overall IT infrastructure complexity.
2. CMMC Compliance Services: Specialized compliance consulting for DoD contractors including CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 certification support, scoping assessments, and enclave design services.
3. Add-on Services: Microsoft 365 licenses (authorized reseller), physical backups, Security Awareness Training, and penetration testing services available as add-ons to base managed services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stratus Services provides managed IT services and cybersecurity consulting to businesses, with specialized expertise in CMMC compliance for Defense Industrial Base contractors. The company delivers 24/7 network monitoring, server and user support, cybersecurity incident response, and end-to-end CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 certification support including scoping, virtual enclave design, and assessment preparation. The firm serves clients ranging from small offices to enterprises with 1,000+ employees across the United States, with offices in Anchorage, Alaska and Meridian, Idaho.

Product overview

Stratus Services offers a unified managed IT and cybersecurity service portfolio combining managed IT services, cybersecurity, and CMMC compliance consulting. The core offering centers on managed IT infrastructure management supplemented by security-first protection services and specialized compliance consulting. Add-on services include penetration testing, security awareness training, and virtual enclave solutions for CMMC compliance. The company primarily serves DoD contractors, healthcare, engineering, and SMB clients across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed IT Services
• Cybersecurity Services
• CMMC Compliance Services
• IT Consulting
• Penetration Testing
• Security Awareness Training
• CMMC Enclaves & Packages

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 years of operation in Alaska (2016-2026) with continued growth
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MSP CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026Coalition of MSPs and MSSPs united around securing the Defense Industrial Base and critical infrastructure. Stratus Services joined to strengthen commitment to DIB cybersecurity, contribute to advocacy efforts, and connect with like-minded providers. Founded 2023, the Collective advocates for clearer standards, stronger certification requirements, and coherent regulatory framework for ESPs.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Microsoft 365 reseller and Solutions Partner. Provides Microsoft 365 Government (GCC High) and Azure Government solutions for FedRAMP and DFARS 7012 compliance requirements for CMMC Level 2 customers handling CUI.
• Cyber-ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body. Stratus Services is a CMMC-AB Registered Provider Organization (RPO-10196) since 2022, listed in Cyber-AB Marketplace.
• Alaska ChamberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud member of the Alaska Chamber, supporting business community engagement in Alaska.
• Alaska Support Industry AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud member supporting Alaska's support industry community.
• Anchorage Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud member of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce for local business networking and community engagement.
• Associated General Contractors of AlaskaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud member supporting Alaska's construction and engineering industry community.
• Boise Metro ChamberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud member of Boise Metro Chamber supporting Idaho business community engagement.
• Meridian Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud member of Meridian Chamber of Commerce. Collaborated on cybersecurity awareness presentations for local business community.
• Society of American Military EngineersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud member of the Society of American Military Engineers supporting defense industry professionals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ConnectWise: Major platform and services provider for the MSP ecosystem — Stratus operates in the same MSP channel and competes for the same downstream SMB and mid-market customers.
• Kaseya: Global provider of IT management software and security solutions for MSPs and IT teams — broad incumbent shaping the managed services tools and competitive landscape Stratus operates in.
• eSentire: Established managed security services provider (MSSP) with 24/7 SOC capabilities — incumbent competitor in the managed cybersecurity category Stratus addresses.
• Arctic Wolf: Large-scale security operations provider offering managed detection and response — a broader cybersecurity incumbent that overlaps with Stratus's security monitoring and incident response offerings.

Direct peers

• NetGain Technologies: Managed IT and security services firm with strong cybersecurity and compliance practice serving mid-market and regulated clients — directly comparable business model and customer profile.
• Kelser Corporation: Managed IT and cybersecurity services provider serving SMB and mid-market clients including regulated and defense-adjacent customers — comparable managed services and security-first delivery model.
• Dataprise: Large managed IT and cybersecurity services provider with national coverage — competes in the same managed services + cybersecurity category, but at substantially greater scale than Stratus.
• Summit 7: CMMC compliance and managed IT services firm specializing in Microsoft GCC High environments for DIB contractors — competes head-to-head with Stratus on CMMC enclave and managed services delivery.
• CyberSheath Services International: Managed security services provider exclusively focused on CMMC compliance and NIST 800-171 for the Defense Industrial Base — the closest direct competitor to Stratus's CMMC core offering.

Emerging players

• Vanta: Compliance automation platform increasingly expanding into CMMC and NIST 800-171 workflows — an emerging software-led alternative to the consultancy/MSP model Stratus uses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stratus-services-llc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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