Information Security Systems Officer

Job Overview

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Security Operations Center (SOC) is a U.S. Government program responsible for preventing, identifying, containing and eradicating cyber threats to CBP networks through monitoring, intrusion detection and protective security services to CBP information systems including LAN/WAN, commercial Internet, public facing websites, wireless, mobile/cellular, cloud, security devices, servers and workstations.

• Develop, draft, review and endorse all information systems security plans and other security authorization artifacts necessary to ensure OPR meets all Federal Information Systems Modernization Act (FISMA) regulatory requirements and DHS 4300-A Sensitive Systems Policy.
• Manage the overall security related policies, procedures, laws and regulations; create, document and implement various security plans and compliance documents to enforce Information Assurance principles.
• Assist the Government with the reporting and management of system level security violations and incidents, technical security evaluation of threats and vulnerabilities, oversight of vulnerability scanning and patch management processes.
• Assist with development of cyber security SOPs, playbooks, work instructions, and other procedures and processes to mature cyber security capabilities.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree plus 5–8 years of experience in IT or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as an ISSO supporting major federal information systems/applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Information/Cyber Security field from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge with auditing security controls and financial processes.
• Superior writing, communication and critical analysis skills.
• Deep understanding of Information Assurance, Information Technology and Information Management concepts, processes and procedures.
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, Rev 2, Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations; DHS 4300A Policy and Handbook; CBP Information Systems Security Policies and Procedures Handbook (HB 1400-05D).

• ISC2 Certified Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• CompTIA Certified Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)

All CBP SOC employees are required to successfully complete a CBP Background Investigation to support this program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.