Datacenter Engineer (TS/SCI Full Scope - 177596

Piper Companies; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Sick leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Datacenter Engineer for a leading technology and cybersecurity organization located in Research Triangle Park, NC. The role is onsite five days a week in a SCIF environment supporting secure government-focused infrastructure.

Ideal candidates have a strong network/systems background, experience with VMware vSphere and Windows environments, and an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph clearance. DoD 8570 certs are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance.
• Strong network and systems engineering background in secure environments.
• Hands-on with VMware vSphere, Windows Server 2016/2019, Windows 10, AD, DNS, DHCP, and vulnerability remediation.
• DoD 8570 certification such as Security+, CISSP, CISA, GSEC, CAP, SSCP, GSLC, GSE, SCNA, or SCNP.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and support mission-essential networks and computing environments within secure datacenter infrastructures.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, AD, and Windows Server environments.
• Administer VMware vSphere virtualization, Windows/Linux systems, and enterprise services (web, email, database).
• Assist with NISPOM/ICD compliance, accreditation activities, SSPs, and POA&M documentation.

Skills

Network engineering

Systems administration

VMware vSphere

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Vulnerability remediation

Education

DoD 8570 certification (e.g., Security+)

Tools

VMware vSphere

Windows Server

Active Directory

Linux

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Datacenter Engineer for a leading technology and cybersecurity organization located in Research Triangle Park, NC. The Datacenter Engineer is an onsite position requiring 5 days per week in a SCIF environment supporting secure government-focused infrastructure. An ideal candidate for the Datacenter Engineer is an experienced infrastructure engineer with expertise in network and systems administration, secure datacenter operations, and an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities of the Datacenter Engineer:

• Build, deploy, and support mission-essential networks and computing environments within secure datacenter infrastructures.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network technologies including routers, switches, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and Windows Server environments.
• Administer and support VMware vSphere virtualization platforms, Windows/Linux systems, and enterprise services including web, email, and database technologies.
• Assist with compliance efforts including NISPOM and ICD requirements, accreditation activities, System Security Plans (SSPs), and POA&M documentation.

Qualifications of the Datacenter Engineer:

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance.
• Strong network and systems engineering background with experience supporting secure enterprise or datacenter environments.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, Windows Server 2016/2019, Windows 10, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and vulnerability remediation.
• DoD 8570 certification such as Security+, CISSP, CISA, GSEC, CAP, SSCP, GSLC, GSE, SCNA, or SCNP.

Compensation for the Datacenter Engineer includes:

• Salary range: $155,000 - $185,000 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), sick leave as required by law, and PTO.

This job opens for applications on 10/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.