Data Center Engineer (Network) - 1 - 174713

Zachary Piper Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

ZP group seeks an experienced Data Center Engineer to build, support, and maintain secure computing environments for operational missions. The role covers design, deployment, and ongoing security of complex systems in data center settings.

Requires Top Secret/SCI with Counter‑Intelligence Polygraph. The position is hybrid, located in RTP, NC, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting DIACAP, NISPOM, and ICD compliance.
• Strong knowledge of secure network design and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Windows/Linux interaction across enterprise networks.
• Hands-on with routers, switches, firewalls, and enterprise networking tech.
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, Windows Server 2016/2019, Windows 10.

Responsibilities

• Building, supporting, and maintaining secure computing environments.
• Deploying systems across Windows, Linux, and Unix.
• Supporting VMWare vSphere virtualization in data center.
• Securing systems to meet NISPOM/ICD/DIACAP requirements.
• Creating and updating SSP and POA&M documentation.
• Configuring and troubleshooting network functions in classified env.
• Performing routine network administration: routers, switches, firewalls.

Skills

CCNA-level networking

Independent worker

Strong troubleshooting

Education

DoD 8570-compliant certification

Tools

VMware vSphere

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Windows Server 2016/2019

Windows 10

Routers & switches & firewalls

Job description

ZP group is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to build, support, and maintain secure computing environments used for operational missions. This role plays a critical part in the design, deployment, and ongoing security of complex systems across data center environments. This is a contract-to-hire position located in RTP, NC. This opportunity requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counter‑Intelligence Polygraph.

Responsibilities for the Data Center Engineer include:

• Building, supporting, and maintaining secure computing environments used in operational settings.
• Deploying and administering systems spanning multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Unix.
• Supporting virtualization infrastructure using VMWare vSphere within a data center environment.
• Securing systems to meet compliance with NISPOM, ICD, and DIACAP requirements.
• Assisting in the creation, maintenance, and management of System Security Plans (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (PO&AM) documentation.
• Configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting network functions in a classified environment
• Performing routine network administration, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, and related infrastructure.

Qualifications for the Data Center Engineer include:

• Prior experience supporting contracts requiring DIACAP, NISPOM, and ICD compliance.
• Strong experience configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting secure network environments.
• Experience supporting mixed Windows and Linux environments and understanding how they interact across enterprise networks.
• Hands‑on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and enterprise networking technologies (CCNA‑level knowledge preferred).
• Proficiency with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, Windows Server 2016/2019, and Windows 10.
• Experience administering VMWare vSphere virtualization environments.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross‑functional technical team.
• Possession of at least one DoD 8570‑compliant certification, such as CISSP, Security+, CISA, GSEC, CAP, SCNA, SCNP, SSCP, GSLC, or GSE.

Compensation for the Data center Engineer includes:

• Salary range: $165,000 - $185,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, holidays, and sick leave as required by law.

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This job is open for applications on 9/25/2026 and will remain open for at least 30 days from the posting date.