Hardware Engineer

Centil

5d•$110,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position will work closely with other engineers and program leadership to support the overall goals and objectives of the program. You will also have the opportunity to grow and sharpen your skills with other talented members of Centil. Please note: this role is required to be onsite in Boulder.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Generous PTO for vacation, personal, or sick days
Ten (10) paid holidays per year: 8 fixed holidays, plus 2 additional Floating Holidays per year (taken at Employee's discretion)
Flex time and the ability to create your own schedule
Discretionary bi-annual bonus plan, based on individual and company performance
401K retirement plan with immediately vested company contributions, no matching required
Healthcare coverage plan through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
Employer-paid Life, Long-Term Disability, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurances
Access to optional, employee-paid Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurances
Access to a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid training and conference attendance
Additional benefits, as needed, for significant life events: parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty pay, military leave pay
One-time home office reimbursement
Phone plan reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, supporting emotional health and well-being of employees and their families