Cross Domain Systems Engineer (CDS)

CACI International Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 108,400 - 227,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement support

Continuing education

Flexible work hours

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Cross Domain Systems Engineer in Maryland. The role involves engineering and validating secure information-sharing solutions across classification domains, enhancing Army network security.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 3-5 years of experience. The salary range is $108,400 - $227,500, plus benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of applicable experience in the field.
• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions and secure data transport.
• Strong understanding of DoD security policies.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, integrate and test Cross Domain Solutions.
• Collaborate with government engineers and program leads.
• Perform cybersecurity risk analysis and recommend mitigations.

Skills

Engineering Cross Domain Solutions

Cybersecurity

Networking protocols

Linux systems engineering

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in related field (desired)

Tools

Radiant Mercury

TACDS

ISSE Guard

Job description

Job Title: Cross Domain Systems Engineer (CDS)

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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CACI is seeking a highly skilled Cross Domain Solutions Engineer to support the selection, configuration, integration, assessment, authorization, and sustainment of secure information-sharing capabilities across multiple classification domains. The CDS Engineer will play a key role in advancing Army tactical network protection, enabling secure, reliable, and policy-compliant data transfer between mission systems operating in multi-domain environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer, integrate, test, and validate Cross Domain Solutions (High-to-Low, Low-to-High, bi-directional) supporting tactical mission systems.
• Support secure architecture design, data flow engineering, and cybersecurity-compliant implementations.
• Develop and maintain system design documentation, interface documents, engineering change proposals, and assessments.
• Perform requirements analysis, system modeling, test planning, and verification/validation activities.
• Support DoW and Army Cross Domain authorization processes, including security control assessments, test documentation, POA&Ms, and interoperability assessments.
• Analyze cyber, network, and data-handling risks; recommend mitigations aligned with DoD RMF and Intelligence Community cross-domain security policies.
• Collaborate with Government engineers, program leads, cyber SMEs, and system integrators.
• Provide technical expertise during system fielding, integration events, lab-based experimentation, and operational assessments.
• Support configuration management, troubleshooting, incident response, and lifecycle sustainment of CDS technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related discipline; 3-5 years of applicable experience.
• Experience engineering or integrating Cross Domain Solutions, guard technologies, Multi-Level Security systems, and/or multi-domain security architectures.
• Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), ICD 503, NIST 800-53, DoDI 8540.01, AR 25-2-1, and DoD/IC Cross Domain security policies.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one CDS technology (e.g., Radiant Mercury, High Speed Guard, TACDS, ISSE Guard, OWL XD, etc).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, enclave boundary security, data labeling, releasability enforcement, and secure data transport.
• Experience with Linux systems engineering and secure system configuration hardening.
• Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Prior experience supporting C5ISR Center, Army tactical networks, or related mission partners.
• Experience with scripting, automation, or DevSecOps-based test workflows.
• Knowledge of tactical communications systems, enclave architectures, cloud/edge environments, or mission command/command post systems.
• Certifications: Security+, CISSP, CEH, CASP, or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 IAT/IASAE Level II/III.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$108,400 - 227,500 USD

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.