ISSO CTO

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. Leidos is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who will ensure security compliance, system resilience, and secure modernization of infrastructure and applications.

• Provide cybersecurity oversight for major CBP applications and general support systems.
• Apply ISSO expertise across hybrid enterprise environments, including cloud‑native platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), containerized workloads, and virtualized infrastructure.
• Integrate AI/ML‑driven security tools (threat detection, anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, predictive risk modeling) into security operations and compliance frameworks.
• Develop, draft, review and endorse all information systems security plans and other security authorization artifacts and documents such as:
• Standards for Security Categorization of Federal Information and Information Systems (FIPS 199) Assessment
• E‑Authentication Determination
• Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA)
• Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)
• Risk Assessment Plan
• System Security Plan (SSP)
• Configuration Management Plan
• Contingency Plan
• Contingency Plan Test and Test Results
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Plan
• Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) Policy waiver and Risk Acceptance request
• Ensure that assigned systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with applicable policies and procedures (NIST SP 800‑37, Rev 2; DHS 4300A; CBP Information Systems Security Policies and Procedures Handbook; internal CBP security policies)
• Develop, review, maintain, and provide system security documentation for assigned systems, including System Security Plans, Interconnection Security Agreements, Contingency Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones, Waivers, and Exceptions through the DHS FISMA system management tool to implement and manage the NIST Risk Management Framework.
• Complete all activities required by the DHS Ongoing Authorization (OA) Program to transition assigned systems into the DHS OA Program and maintain system authorization.
• Assist the Government with the reporting and management of system‑level security violations and incidents.
• Assist the Government with the technical security evaluation of threats and vulnerabilities involving new/enhanced technology.
• Oversee vulnerability scanning, patch management and flaw remediation across hybrid and AI‑enabled infrastructures.
• Support the development of cybersecurity SOPs, playbooks, and AI/automation‑enhanced workflows to mature SOC capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related discipline (Master's preferred).
• 12+ years of IT/cybersecurity experience (or 6+ years with a Master's).
• 5+ years as an ISSO supporting major federal information systems/applications.
• Strong systems engineering foundation with proven cloud computing expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP, or equivalent).
• Hands‑on experience with AI/ML tools for cybersecurity, such as anomaly detection, automated risk scoring, or AI‑driven SOC platforms.
• Working knowledge of auditing security controls, risk management, and compliance reporting.
• Superior writing, communication, and critical analysis skills.
• Deep understanding of Information Assurance, Information Management, and the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• ISC2 Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
• ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• CompTIA Certified Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
• Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer)
• Experience designing/assessing AI governance frameworks, bias/risk mitigation, and secure AI model deployment.

• 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.