Datacenter Engineer - TS/SCI FSP

Zachary Piper Solutions; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Holiday leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Datacenter Engineer for a federal program in Reston, VA. You will build, deploy, and maintain secure data center environments across Linux, Windows, and Unix platforms, ensuring robust security postures.

This onsite role requires 5+ years of data center experience and hands-on VMware virtualization. The position is contract-to-hire, based in a secure facility with Full Scope Polygraph.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data center engineering, network administration, or infrastructure support.
• Hands-on experience with secure networks and Windows/Linux servers.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) required.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and maintain secure data center environments across Linux, Windows, and Unix platforms.
• Perform network administration including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Support virtualization infrastructure using VMware vSphere and manage system patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks including NISPOM and ICD standards and assist with accreditation processes.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP) and POA&M documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support secure computing environments and mission objectives.

Skills

Linux

Networking

VMware vSphere

Windows Server

Security clearance TS/SCI

FSP

AD / DNS / DHCP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

VMware vSphere

Windows Server

AD/DNS/DHCP

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring a Datacenter Engineer - TS/SCI FSP for a federal technology program located in Reston, VA. The Datacenter Engineer - TS/SCI FSP will support highly secure environments focused on building, deploying, and maintaining mission-critical infrastructure within regulated environments handling sensitive data. The Datacenter Engineer - TS/SCI FSP is a contract-to-hire position working onsite in a secure facility.

Responsibilities of the Datacenter Engineer - TS/SCI FSP:

• Build, deploy, and maintain secure data center environments across Linux, Windows, and Unix platforms
• Perform network administration including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of routers, switches, and firewalls
• Support virtualization infrastructure using VMware vSphere and manage system patching and vulnerability remediation
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks including NISPOM and ICD standards and assist with accreditation processes
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP) and POA&M documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support secure computing environments and mission objectives

Requirements of the Datacenter Engineer - TS/SCI FSP:

• 5+ years of experience in data center engineering, network administration, or infrastructure support
• Strong background in Linux, networking, and foundational infrastructure (storage, virtualization, compute)
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting secure network environments and systems (AD, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server)
• Hands-on experience with VMware virtualization technologies and system patching/remediation
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) required
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Compensation for the Datacenter Engineer - TS/SCI FSP:

• $120,000-$185,000, based on experience
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law

This job opens for applications on August 31, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Datacenter Engineer, TS/SCI, Full Scope Polygraph, Linux, Networking, VMware, Windows Server, Security Clearance, NISPOM, ICD, Federal, Infrastructure

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