ISSO CTO

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ashburn, VA
Salary
$131,300–$237,350 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Similar $177k
This role $184k
$112k most similar roles pay here $251k

This role pays more than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $184k versus about $177k for comparable roles.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 245 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 235 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · ISSO CTO

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Leidos seeks an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Chief Technology Officer to join the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection Security Operations Center. This senior-level role involves ensuring security compliance and system resilience through oversight of major CBP applications, integration of AI/ML-driven security tools, and development of critical security documentation such as SSPs and POA&Ms. The ISSO CTO will work in hybrid enterprise environments including cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, applying deep technical expertise in systems engineering and risk management frameworks. Essential skills include hands-on experience with AI/ML cybersecurity tools, auditing security controls, and a strong understanding of NIST RMF. Preferred qualifications include relevant certifications such as CISSP and CISM, along with experience in designing secure AI governance frameworks.

Skills

AWS Azure GCP AI ML NIST RMF CI/CD Zero Trust DHS FISMA Kubernetes Terraform Python PostgreSQL Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Provide cybersecurity oversight for major CBP applications and hybrid environments.
  • Integrate AI/ML-driven security tools into compliance frameworks and risk management.
  • Develop and review all information systems security plans and authorization artifacts.
  • Ensure cloud-based systems align with Zero Trust principles and CBP policy.
  • Oversee vulnerability scanning, patch management, and flaw remediation across infrastructures.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 12+ years of IT/cybersecurity experience (or 6+ with a Master’s).
  • 5+ years as an ISSO supporting major federal information systems/applications.
  • Proven expertise in cloud computing and AI/ML tools for cybersecurity.
  • Strong knowledge of auditing security controls, risk management, and compliance reporting.
  • Deep understanding of Information Assurance, Information Management, and NIST RMF.

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