Data Center Engineer (Network) - 1 - 174713 - 175235 - 175687

Piper Companies; North Carolina; Ibrido; USD 165.000 - 185.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ZP group in RTP, NC is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to build, support, and maintain secure computing environments for operational missions. This contract‑to‑hire role requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counter‑Intelligence Polygraph and is located in RTP, North Carolina.

The engineer will deploy and manage Windows, Linux and Unix systems, support VMware vSphere virtualization, and enforce NISPOM/ICD/DIACAP compliance.

Competenze

• Experience supporting DIACAP, NISPOM or ICD compliance.
• Hands‑on with routers, switches, firewalls and enterprise networking.
• Experience across Windows and Linux interacting in enterprise networks.

Mansioni

• Build, support and secure computing environments for operations.
• Deploy and administer Windows, Linux and Unix systems.
• Maintain virtualization using VMware vSphere.
• Ensure compliance with NISPOM/ICD/DIACAP and create SSP/POA&M docs.
• Configure and troubleshoot network gear in classified settings.

Conoscenze

Secure networks

VMware vSphere

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

WSUS

Windows Server 2016/2019

Windows 10

Unix/Linux

CCNA‑level networking

Formazione

DoD 8570‑compliant certification such as CISSP/Security+/CISA

Strumenti

VMware vSphere

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Keywords: data center engineer, engineer, networking, windows, linux, NISPOM, ICD, DIACAP, ATO, system security plan, SSP, risk management framework, RMF, network administration, secure network environments, routers, switches, firewalls, network troubleshooting, network configuration, LAN/WAN, data center operations, Windows Server 2016, unix, VMware, VMware vSphere, active directory, AD, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, web services, system deployment, system configuration, CISSP, security+, SCNA, SCNP, GSLC, GSE

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This job is open for applications on 10/9/2026 and will remain open for at least 30 days from the posting date.