Senior Hardware Engineer - Cross Domain Solutions (SME)

CACI•Fort Meade, MD

About The Position

CACI is seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Engineer to support advanced Tactical Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) in enterprise and intelligence environments. The role leads the design, integration, deployment, and sustainment of hardware-based CDS platforms and supporting infrastructure. As a subject matter expert, the engineer influences system architecture decisions, guides engineering teams, evaluates emerging technologies, and collaborates across organizations to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions for national security missions. The position covers hardware architecture and systems engineering, deployment and lifecycle support, technical leadership, and logistics coordination and training. It includes designing and integrating hardware architectures and infrastructure; managing hardware procurement, deployment, maintenance, upgrades, and retirement; supporting accreditation and security requirements; and developing technical documentation and training. The role is full-time, regular employment, with up to 10% travel within the continental United States. An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Relevant experience and education must be directly related to the position and obtained through accredited institutions.
Minimum qualification through one of the following combinations: high school diploma/GED and 12 years of relevant experience; associate degree and 10 years; bachelor's degree and 8 years; master's degree and 6 years; or doctorate degree and 4 years.
SME-level knowledge of Tactical Cross Domain Solutions, including hardware architectures, guard technologies, physical isolation mechanisms, and secure data transfer solutions.
Extensive hardware engineering, infrastructure integration, rack design, and systems maintenance experience in DoD or Intelligence Community environments.
Experience deploying enterprise hardware solutions, integrating security and vulnerability-assessment tools, and managing hardware lifecycles.
Ability to develop formal technical documentation, including Configuration Plans, Engineering Change Proposals, and technical analysis reports.

Nice To Haves

One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CASP+, CE, CompTIA Server+, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, or IASAE Level II or III.
Knowledge of National Cross Domain Strategy and Management Office standards and accreditation processes.
Experience with hardware security controls, tamper-resistant technologies, and secure deployment practices.
Familiarity with tactical and expeditionary computing environments, including ruggedized hardware and field-deployable CDS capabilities.
Experience optimizing SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) requirements for operational systems.
Understanding of secure facility infrastructure requirements, including fiber-optic isolation, TEMPEST considerations, and hardware interface standards.

Responsibilities

Design, evaluate, and integrate hardware architectures, appliances, rack systems, and supporting infrastructure for secure cross-domain operations.
Develop and maintain physical system designs, infrastructure topologies, cable management plans, and engineering documentation.
Conduct hardware-focused gap analyses and evaluate system vulnerabilities, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Perform Analyses of Alternatives for commercial and government hardware solutions.
Lead COTS and GOTS hardware integration efforts to support mission requirements.
Optimize existing hardware systems for performance, reliability, power efficiency, and lifecycle sustainability.
Author Configuration Plans, Engineering Change Proposals, and technical analysis packages.
Manage the hardware lifecycle, including procurement, deployment, sustainment, upgrades, and retirement.
Install, configure, test, and troubleshoot servers, appliances, network equipment, and security platforms.
Conduct hardware validation, performance testing, fault isolation, and corrective maintenance.
Estimate equipment, installation, sustainment, space, power, cooling, and scheduling requirements for enterprise and tactical environments.
Monitor and maintain physical security tool suites and CDS hardware appliances.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering and field support personnel.
Review engineering designs, implementation plans, and technical deliverables for quality and compliance.
Lead technical evaluations of existing and emerging hardware technologies.
Support hardware accreditation, compliance, and security requirements across mission environments.
Coordinate with logistics and supply organizations to procure, track, stage, deploy, and dispose of hardware assets.
Support enterprise-wide deployment of validated security hardware and tactical CDS capabilities.
Develop and deliver technical training and operational guidance for administrators and support personnel as directed by the Government.