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Meade\nResponsibilities\nLead system and derived requirements development for EMC capabilities, applying secure-by-design principles, and Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) standards to ensure secure, resilient system performance across classified environments.\nArchitect, integrate, and enhance EMC systems by embedding threat-driven security controls, analytics, and detection mechanisms-leveraging methodologies similar to Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), eXtended Detection and Response (XDR), and enterprise-level vulnerability management platforms.\nConduct full-spectrum security engineering across EMC system lifecycles, including risk assessment, cybersecurity analysis, and application of the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 Risk Management Framework (RMF). Ensure all components meet accreditation, authorization, and sustainment requirements.\nPerform end-to-end integration, verification, and validation activities identifying security gaps, validating detection efficacy, and driving improvements in system response, mission assurance, and Continuity of Operations (COOP).\nDevelop and maintain systems engineering documentation including System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents, ensuring traceability, clarity, and alignment with mission-driven operational and security requirements.\nImplement rigorous Configuration Management and Change Management processes for EMC systems, ensuring all releases, security modifications, and capability updates are tested, validated, documented, and compliant with NSA/CSS Policy 6-3 and approved change models.\nCollaborate across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), cybersecurity stakeholders, analysts, developers, and foreign partner teams to drive secure system deployment, support prototype development, refine detection and monitoring approaches, and enhance operational readiness of SIGINT and RF collection platforms.\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.\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 $165,000 - $230,000.\n#CJ\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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