Data Center Engineer – Secure Ops (Top Secret/SCI) Hybrid

Piper Companies; North Carolina; 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 is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer in RTP, NC to build, support, and maintain secure computing environments used for operational missions. The role involves design, deployment, and ongoing security of complex systems across data center environments, and requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counter‑Intelligence Polygraph.

This is a contract-to-hire position. Responsibilities include deploying Windows/Linux/Unix, managing VMware vSphere, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience with DIACAP, NISPOM, and ICD compliance.
• Secure network environments configuration and troubleshooting.
• Windows/Linux integration across enterprise networks.
• CCNA-level knowledge preferred.
• VMware vSphere virtualization expertise.
• DoD 8570-compliant certification such as CISSP, Security+, CISA, GSEC, CAP, SCNA, SCNP, SSCP, GSLC, or GSE.

Responsibilities

• Build, support, and maintain secure computing environments for operational missions.
• Deploy and administer Windows, Linux, and Unix systems.
• Support virtualization using VMware vSphere in a data center.
• Secure systems to meet NISPOM, ICD, and DIACAP requirements.
• Create and maintain SSP and POA&M documentation.
• Configure and troubleshoot network functions in classified environments.
• Perform routine network administration including routers, switches, and firewalls.

Skills

VMware vSphere

Active Directory

Windows Server

Networking

CCNA

Security

8570 Certification

Tools

VMware vSphere

Job description

ZP group is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer in RTP, NC to build, support, and maintain secure computing environments used for operational missions. The role involves design, deployment, and ongoing security of complex systems across data center environments, and requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counter‑Intelligence Polygraph.

This is a contract-to-hire position. Responsibilities include deploying Windows/Linux/Unix, managing VMware vSphere, and ensuring compliance with