Hardware Engineer

This opening is for a Hardware Engineer to support networking hardware design, deployment, and sustainment on an active DoD program. This position will be responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining hardware systems critical to the program and ensuring they meet performance and reliability standards.

• →Design, configure, install, and maintain networking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers) in support of DoD mission requirements
• →Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and network issues across LAN, WAN, and classified network environments
• →Collaborate with cross functional engineering teams on integration, testing, and deployment
• →Develop and maintain network architecture documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
• →Support security accreditation activities (RMF/STIG compliance) as they relate to network hardware
• →Evaluate and recommend hardware upgrades, replacements, and capacity planning
• →Provide technical input to program planning, milestone reviews, and deliverables

• US Citizen with a current DoD Secret clearance or higher (current Top Secret, with SCI eligibility, is strongly preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5–10 years of experience in network hardware engineering, with at least 3 years in a DoD or government contracting environment
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent enterprise/defense networking platforms
• Familiarity with STIGs, RMF, and DoD network security requirements

• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or Security+

In addition to job-specific requirements, Centil believes it is important for all employees to possess the following skills/characteristics:

• Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.  Ability to passionately deliver high-level messaging to various types of audiences--this will eventually include senior leaders.  Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical personnel
• Self-motivated individual who actively and independently seeks out opportunities for learning and development
• Collaborates well; enjoys working as part of a team
• DoD Secret or higher clearance is required.  All applicants must be US citizens eligible for a US Government security clearance

Depending on experience and skillset, most candidates will earn between $110,000 and $170,000 per year.

Please note that the salary range is a general guideline only. We consider many factors when determining salaries including, but are not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education, training, certifications, key skills, and mission/customer familiarity. We combine these factors with market and business considerations to extend a job offer.