Senior CJIS Compliance & Cybersecurity Lead

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Dental

Vision

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement benefit

401a plan after one year

Discounts on wireless carriers

Gym memberships

Amusement park tickets

Job summary

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington, D.C. seeks a senior cybersecurity authority to lead CJIS compliance, governance, and information protection across MPD’s enterprise technology environment.

The incumbent directs complex cybersecurity initiatives and ensures alignment with federal and District requirements. Responsibilities include managing audits, risk mitigation, and enterprise-wide security programs, while coordinating with ISOs, CSOs, legal counsel, and stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Experience applying CJIS security controls and cybersecurity standards.
• Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate complex cybersecurity initiatives.
• Familiarity with encryption, access controls, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Serve as MPD’s senior technical authority for CJIS compliance and cybersecurity governance.
• Lead and oversee CJIS compliance initiatives, audits, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and manage cybersecurity strategies, project plans, budgets, and risk registers.
• Provide authoritative technical guidance on CJIS security controls and information protection.

Skills

CJIS compliance

Cybersecurity governance

Security controls implementation

Risk assessments

Audits & inspections

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field

Degree with 24 semester hours in relevant fields

Job description

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington, D.C. seeks a senior cybersecurity authority to lead CJIS compliance, governance, and information protection across MPD’s enterprise technology environment.

The incumbent directs complex cybersecurity initiatives and ensures alignment with federal and District requirements. Responsibilities include managing audits, risk mitigation, and enterprise-wide security programs, while coordinating with ISOs, CSOs, legal counsel, and stakeholders to