Information Systems Security Officer

Description

Leidos is seeking an ISSO Lead to support a wide range of systems engineering, administration, and Cyber security & regulatory compliance services necessary to maintain and secure OPR information technology networks used in the detection and investigations of cybercrimes and CBP policy violations.

Primary Responsibilities:

The candidate shall provide a qualified individual(s) to serve as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) providing cyber security oversight for several major OPR applications and general support systems as assigned by the Government Information Systems Security Manager. The ISSO Lead must be an acknowledged expert concerning current Federal, National, DHS and CBP standards, policies, requirements and procedures and shall provide technical security expertise in planning, coordinating, preparing and authoring security authorization documentation necessary to ensure OPR meets all Federal Information Systems Modernization Act (FISMA) regulatory requirements and DHS 4300-A Sensitive Systems Policy and CBP 1400-05D Information Security Policy.

The ISSO Lead will 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. In attaining this goal, the contractor shall support the Government Information Systems Security Manager by performing the following duties:

• 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 Determination

• Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)

• Risk Assessment Plans

• System Security Plans

• Controls Testing (Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E)) Plans

• Configuration/Change Management Plans

• Contingency Plans

• Contingency Plan Test and Test Results

• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act plans

• Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms)

• Policy waiver and risk acceptance requests

• 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 1400-05), 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.

• Complete all activities required by the DHS Ongoing Authorization (OA) Program to transition assigned systems into the DHS OA Program and perform all required actions to maintain system authorization under OA once the system is admitted to the Program

• 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.

• Assist the Government with providing oversight to vulnerability scanning processes and procedures.

• Assist the Government with providing oversight to security patch management/flaw remediation processes and procedures.

• Assist with development of cyber security SOPs, playbooks, work instructions, and other procedures and processes to mature cyber security capabilities.

Basic Qualifications :

• Depending on level: A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree with 4 years or more of relevant work experience OR A minimum of a Bachelor's degree coupled with 8 - 12 years' experience in the Information Technology arena or Master's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience OR a minimum of a Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience or Master's with 8 years of experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an ISSO supporting major federal information systems/applications

• 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 the following policies: 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 1400-05),

• Ability to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation

• US Citizenship

• Must be able to commute to the Ashburn VA office

Preferred Qualifications:

• ISC2 Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) or ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification or CompTIA Certified Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)

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

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Original Posting:

May 4, 2026

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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.

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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. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.