LaKeisha Johnson

LaKeisha Johnson serves as a key procurement professional within the Office of Procurement Operations at the Information Technology Acq Center (70RTAC), where she supports the Department of Homeland Security’s mission to modernize critical digital infrastructure and enhance cyber resilience. She manages the acquisition of advanced information technology and cybersecurity services essential to national security operations, with a focus on mission-critical systems including network security, cloud platforms, and data integration solutions. Her work ensures the timely delivery of secure, scalable, and interoperable IT capabilities across federal protective and intelligence systems, aligning acquisitions with strategic priorities in zero-trust architecture and secure cloud migration. Johnson’s contracting activities involve direct engagements with a broad spectrum of IT service providers, including systems integrators, cybersecurity specialists, and managed service firms with deep expertise in federal compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 and FISMA. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently collaborates with vendors capable of delivering complex, high-assurance solutions under performance-based contracting models, emphasizing outcome-driven deliverables and continuous monitoring. Her procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications. This approach prioritizes mission readiness and operational urgency, ensuring access to the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors with proven experience in federal cybersecurity environments. Her primary focus lies within NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing custom software development, cybersecurity consulting, IT infrastructure modernization, and managed security operations. She routinely procures services related to threat detection, identity and access management, secure cloud migration, and DevSecOps integration, demonstrating deep domain expertise in the technical and regulatory demands of homeland security IT environments.