Data Center Engineer – TS/SCI Clearance (Contract-to-Hire)

Piper Companies; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include deploying systems across Windows, Linux, and Unix, supporting VMWare vSphere, and ensuring compliance with NISPOM and ICD.

Qualifications

• Experience with contracts requiring NISPOM/ICD/DIACAP compliance.
• Windows/Linux/Unix environments and enterprise interactions.
• Vast experience configuring and troubleshooting secure networks.
• DoD 8570‑compliant certifications preferred (CISSP/Security+/CISA/GSLC/etc.).

Responsibilities

• Build, support, and maintain secure computing environments for operations.
• Deploy and administer systems across Windows, Linux, and Unix.
• Support VMWare vSphere virtualization in data center settings.
• Secure systems to meet NISPOM/ICD/DIACAP requirements.
• Create/maintain SSP and POAM documentation.
• Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot network functions in classified env.

Skills

Network security

VMware vSphere

Windows/Linux/Unix

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

WSUS

CCNA‑level knowledge

DoD 8570‑compliant certs (CISSP/Secur+

Tools

VMware vSphere

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

WSUS

Job description

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

Responsibilities include deploying systems across Windows, Linux, and Unix, supporting VMWare vSphere, and ensuring compliance with NISPOM and ICD.