Data Center Engineer (Network) - 1 - 174713 - 175235 - 175687 - 176149

Zachary Piper Solutions; North Carolina; Sur place; USD 165 000 - 185 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits package

Résumé du poste

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer in RTP, NC to build, support, and secure computing environments used for operational missions. This contract-to-hire role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counter-Intelligence Polygraph.

You will deploy and maintain Windows, Linux, and Unix systems, manage VMware vSphere virtualization, and ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD, and DIACAP while contributing to SSP/POAM documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting contracts requiring DIACAP, NISPOM and ICD compliance.
• Experience configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting secure network environments.
• Experience with Windows, Linux and Unix environments and cross‑interaction across enterprise networks.
• DoD 8570‑compliant certification such as CISSP, Security+, CISA, GSEC, CAP, SCNA, SCNP, SSCP, GSLC or GSE.

Responsabilités

• Building, supporting, and maintaining secure computing environments used in operational settings.
• Deploying and administering Windows, Linux, and Unix systems.
• Supporting virtualization infrastructure using VMware vSphere in a data center.
• Securing systems to meet NISPOM, ICD, and DIACAP requirements.
• Assisting in SSP and POAM documentation creation and maintenance.
• Configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting network functions in a classified environment.
• Performing routine network administration of routers, switches, firewalls, and related infrastructure.

Connaissances

TS/SCI clearance

DIACAP/NISPOM/ICD compliance

VMware vSphere

Cross-OS experience (Windows/Linux/UN*

Secure network engineering

DoD 8570 cert

Active Directory/DNS/DHCP/WSUS

Router/Switch/Firewall

SSP/POAM documentation

Top Secret/SCI with Counter‑Intell. Po

Outils

VMware vSphere

WSUS

AD DS management tools

Description du poste

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 10/16/2026 and will remain open for at least 30 days from the posting date.