We're seeing more positions for information systems security engineers (ISSE) requiring polygraph skills to service the intelligence community.

What it takes

Must haves include active top secret/sensitive compartmented information (TS/SCI) with polygraph experience, with 10-plus years in information assurance and information system security engineering. Should haves include five-plus years in access/control, authorization and authentication.

Compensation

Salaries for ISSEs with polygraph skills range from $75k to $175k depending on experience and from which company the applicant is coming.

Source: Michael Potters, CEO, Glenmont Group