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Basic Information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification, Authentication, Access Control, Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory access control, hashing, key management, etc.)\nImplement comprehensive SOA solutions\nImplement operational view, technical standards view, and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards \nReview and/or approve system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and complete\n Capture all interface designs in a common interface control format, and store interface data in a commonly accessible repository\nAssess each risk to the program and determine the probability of occurrence and quantified consequence of failure in accordance with an approved risk management plan\nIn conjunction with system stakeholders, plan the verification efforts of new and unproven designs early in the development life cycle to ensure compliance with established requirements\nPrepare time-line analysis diagrams illustrating the flow of time-dependent functions\nEstablish a process to formally and proactively control and manage changes to requirements, consider impacts prior to commitment to change, gain stakeholder buy-in, eliminate ambiguity, ensure traceability to source requirements, and track and settle open actions\nManage and ensure the technical integrity of the system baseline over time, continually updating it as various changes are imposed on the system during the lifecycle from development through deployment and operations & maintenance\nSupport the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes)\nRequirements\nActive TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance\nBachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.\n\nLevel 1 Qualifications\nSeven (7) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.\nLevel 2 Qualifications\nFourteen (14) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.\nLevel 3 Qualifications\nTwenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.\nDemonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.\nPay Information\nThe final salary may be influenced by various factors, such as location, labor categories, experience, education, and/or certifications. CTC also provides a variety of benefits as well as opportunities for continuous education and development.\nThe estimated salary range for this position is $100,000 - $170,000.\nWhy CTC Group?\nWe recognize that successful partnerships are based on open and direct communication, mutual respect, and the ability to adapt to evolving capabilities. Our cleared employees bring decades of experience supporting customers in the Intelligence and Defense communities. We specialize in providing engineering, technical, operational support, and training services to Federal government, and Mission Operations.\nCTC Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO and holiday pay, disability and life insurance.\nCTC Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, genetic information, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender (including sex stereotyping), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related) or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. 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