Description
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. The SOC safeguards enterprise-wide information systems—including LAN/WAN, cloud, commercial Internet connections, public-facing websites, mobile/cellular networks, servers, and workstations—through continuous monitoring, intrusion detection, and advanced security services.
The ISSO plays a critical role in ensuring security compliance, system resilience, and secure modernization of infrastructure and applications. This position requires deep technical expertise in systems engineering, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, combined with extensive governance, risk and compliance experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
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.
Ensure that assigned systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with applicable policies and procedures NIST SP 800-37, Rev 2, Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations: A System Life Cycle Approach for Security and Privacy, DHS 4300A Policy and Handbook, CBP Information Systems Security Policies and Procedures Handbook (HB 1400-05D), and internal CBP (i.e., Office of Information Technology, Security Operations Division, etc.) security policies and practices
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, (POA&M), Waivers, and Exceptions through the DHS FISMA system management tool in use to implement and manage the NIST Risk Management Framework.
Assist with the development of cyber security SOPs, playbooks, work instructions, and other procedures and processes to mature cyber security capabilities. · With consideration for cloud security architectures and AI-enabled systems.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Clearance: All CBP SOC employees are required to successfully complete a CBP Background Investigation to support this program
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting:
September 3, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
