ISSO CTO

Leidos; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Ashburn, VA is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Chief Technology Officer to strengthen security for CBP SOC. You will oversee cybersecurity for major CBP apps and platforms, drive secure modernization across hybrid environments, and apply governance, risk, and compliance in cloud-native settings using AWS/Azure and AI tech.

This senior role demands deep expertise in systems engineering, cloud security, and governance, risk and compliance, with a track record of

Qualifications

• Experience delivering cybersecurity oversight for large government platforms.
• Deep knowledge of ISSO responsibilities and security governance.
• Strong background in cloud (AWS/Azure) security and AI-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity oversight for major CBP applications and support systems.
• Apply ISSO expertise across hybrid environments, including cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure).

Skills

ISSO leadership

Cybersecurity oversight

Cloud platforms AWS/Azure

Systems engineering

AI technologies

Governance & compliance

Job description

Unleash Your Potential

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Description

Unleash Your Potential

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Mission

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. Leidos is seeking a Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Chief Technology Officer.

The ISSO CTO 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 Tasks

• Provide cybersecurity oversight for major CBP applications and general support systems.
• Apply ISSO expertise across hybrid enterprise environments, including cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure