Job Description

Cybersecurity Advisor to the Leadership / Cybersecurity PM

DOJ Federal Bureau of Prisons — IT CSSS Contract

Location: 320 First Street NW, Washington, DC 20534 (On-site)

Contract: RFQ #15BPCC26Q00000029

Compensation: $230,000 – $280,000/year | C2C ~$150/hr

Position Summary

Serves as the senior cybersecurity advisor to the BOP CISO, CIO, and executive leadership. Translates technical risk into mission-impact language, oversees enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy and program management, and represents BOP in interagency cyber forums. This is a strategic advisory role , NOT a hands-on engineering role.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the CISO, CIO, and executive leadership on enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, risk, and compliance priorities aligned to FISMA, FedRAMP, Privacy Act, NIST, and CISA guidance
• Serve as the senior cybersecurity advisor to the Bureau for policy, governance, and technology investment decisions
• Oversee development and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures
• Guide incident response and crisis management at the executive level; brief senior leadership; coordinate with federal law enforcement on high-profile events
• Direct enterprise risk assessments and security posture evaluations; identify systemic risks; prioritize remediation across critical systems
• Advise on cybersecurity modernization including zero trust, cloud migration security, and advanced threat detection
• Represent BOP in interagency cybersecurity working groups (DOJ, FBI, DHS, others)
• Deliver regular reports and executive briefings translating technical risk into mission-impact terms
• Mentor senior security managers and build organizational capacity / succession planning

⚠ CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS (MANDATORY — NO EXCEPTIONS)

ALL of the following are strictly required. Candidates missing ANY of these will not be considered.

• ? U.S. CITIZENSHIP — MANDATORY (per SOW VII.A). No exceptions.
• ? PUBLIC TRUST CLEARANCE + SUITABILITY — Must be currently favorably adjudicated. TS PREFERRED given executive-level briefings.
• ? 20 YEARS experience in IT and Cybersecurity
• ? 15 YEARS advising CISO, CIO, and executive leadership on enterprise cybersecurity strategy, risk, and compliance aligned to federal directives (FISMA, FedRAMP, Privacy Act, NIST, CISA) and industry governance (ISO 27001, HIPAA)
• ? 10 YEARS delivering executive briefings translating complex technical risk into mission-impact terms
• ? MASTER'S DEGREE in Cybersecurity (REQUIRED)
• ? PMP (Project Management Professional) — REQUIRED
• ? CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) — REQUIRED
• ? PLUS at least ONE additional certification from: CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or CGRC

Required Technical Skills

• Enterprise cybersecurity strategy & governance (FISMA, FedRAMP, Privacy Act, NIST, CISA)
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework & NIST 800-53 Rev 5
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) at the enterprise level
• Executive-level incident response and crisis management
• Zero Trust architecture and implementation planning
• Cloud migration security strategy
• Federal cybersecurity compliance (CISA BOD, EO 14028, M-22-09)
• Cybersecurity program maturity assessment and metrics

Preferred Qualifications (Differentiators)

• Prior CISO, Deputy CISO, or Senior Cyber Advisor role at a federal agency
• Active TS clearance (faster integration into classified briefings)
• Experience with DOJ, DHS, or other federal law enforcement components
• Published thought leadership in federal cybersecurity strategy
• ISO 27001, HIPAA governance experience

Work Location & Schedule

• Primary on-site work at BOP Central Office, 320 First Street NW, Washington, DC 20534
• Normal hours: 0730–1600 EST, Monday–Friday (excluding Federal holidays)
• Telework only as mutually agreed with BOP
• Must be available to respond to notifications within 2 hours during normal business hours

Compensation

Salary Range: $230,000 – $280,000/year (base)

C2C Rate: ~$150/hr

Total Comp: ~15–25% higher with bonus, 401(k) match, and benefits

Clearance Premium: 10–15% premium for candidates with active clearances

About This Opportunity

This is a Key Personnel position on a high-visibility DOJ Federal Bureau of Prisons IT Cybersecurity Support Services contract. You will serve as the most senior cybersecurity advisory voice in the Bureau, directly shaping enterprise security strategy, policy, and modernization. This role requires a seasoned executive advisor who can bridge the gap between deep technical cybersecurity expertise and mission-critical decision-making at the highest levels of federal leadership.

Innosoft Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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