Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC) located in Riverside, CA. Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.
Join Air and Marine Operations and utilize your skills as a Information System Security Officer, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data for aviation and maritime law enforcement offices. This position starts at a salary of $124,085.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $161,313.00 (GS-13, Step 10).
Typical responsibilities include: Consulting with customers to evaluate functional requirements; translating requirements into technical solutions; defining project scope and objectives; and conducting system security analysis to determine and document appropriate security requirements during the design stage of applications.
Leading and coordinating security activities for information systems, including systems security certification and accreditation, interpretations of security policies, and the design and implementation of security controls and disciplines consistent with DHS policies; assess systems or network vulnerabilities against threats and identify improvements to security plans and policies.
Developing and maintaining Interconnection Security Agreements (ISA) for interconnections between CBP-owned and non-CBP-owned systems; coordinate with appropriate personnel to obtain required reviews and signatures; and ensure routing to the Certification Agent for approval.
Overseeing incident responses by ensuring immediate reporting of security-related incidents to the CBP SOC; investigating security incidents as directed; reviewing audit and forensic logs for unusual activity or insider threats; and providing findings to the Chief Information Security Officer with recommendations for remediation.
Defining the scope and level of detail for security plans and policies; assess new systems design methodologies to improve software quality; leading implementation activities; developing long-range plans for IT security systems; reviewing newly proposed systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks; and resolving integration issues with the existing infrastructure. GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area.
If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity.
Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/about
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722
This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $124085 – $161313/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-13 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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