Datacenter Engineer - TS/SCI FSP

Zachary Piper Solutions; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Datacenter Engineer - TS/SCI FSP for a federal program in Reston, VA. The role focuses on building, deploying, and maintaining secure data center infrastructure within regulated environments handling sensitive data, onsite in a secure facility.

Responsibilities include configuring networks and virtualization, maintaining SSP/POA&M, and ensuring compliance with NISPOM and ICD standards while supporting accreditation processes.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Security awareness

Compute/storage basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

AD/DNS/DHCP

Windows Server

VMware vSphere

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 9/8/2026. 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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