Lead Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) - TS/SCI with Polygraph
GDIT· enterprise· Defense IT· Oct 22, 2026 · 6d ago
Washington, DC
In office
Full-time
Lead
$164K–$207K
10+ years exp
Job description
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Cyber and IT Risk Management
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Information System Security, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Risk Assessments Certifications:
None Experience:
10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Transform technology into opportunity as a Lead Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Lead Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.
HOW A LEAD INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ENGINEER (ISSE) WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Lead & Ownership Serve as the lead engineer for security accreditation, guiding ISSMs, SCAs, PMs, and engineering teams through the entire RMF/ICD 503 lifecycle.
Drive systems to achieve ATD → IATT → ATO, ensuring technical and documentation readiness at each gate.
Act as the primary point of contact for customer security organizations, audit teams, and senior leadership.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight across multiple projects.
Technical Security Engineering Conduct in‑depth technical reviews of system architectures and document security-relevant components for SSPs and CONOPS.
Lead the development, review, and execution of all RMF/ICD 503 documentation, including SSP, CONOPS, Contingency Plans, User Guides, and SOPs.
Review and update control volatility assessments based on evolving threats, IC policies, federal standards, and system sensitivity levels.
Support Information Systems Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) activities, performing technical content reviews and recommending improvements.
A&A Execution and Compliance Track, document, and communicate A&A progress across multiple systems to customer leadership.
Own POA&M development, mitigation strategies, and evidence collection from system owners and engineers.
Provide audit liaison support for internal and external audits, delivering concise, actionable recommendations.
Ensure ongoing compliance and readiness through proactive security oversight and risk assessments.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Required Education and Experience: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree 10 years
10 years of cybersecurity, information assurance, or security engineering experience.
Cleareance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Certification Required: DoD Manual 8570.01-M at the Information Assurance System Architects & Engineer (IASAE Level II) role
Experience mentoring or leading security teams.
Direct experience leading A&A/ATO efforts for large or complex systems.
Mastery of RMF, ICD 503, and IC accreditation processes.
Strong technical writing expertise, especially in SSPs, CONOPS, POA&Ms, and audit documentation.
Ability to translate complex engineering details into security artifacts and briefings.
Location: On Customer Site
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience supporting DoW or Intelligence Community customers.
Background in secure systems architecture or engineering.
Familiarity with high-value assets, cross-domain systems, or TS/SCI mission systems.
Experience leading A&A for Special Access Programs
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and 10 company-paid holidays
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.
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The likely salary range for this position is $164,382 - $207,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
None
T elecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA DC Washington
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
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