Infrastructure Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to support a long-term DoD Navy program. This 100% onsite role spans Norfolk, VA and other sites, focusing on enterprise Windows/MECM patching, NetApp storage, and Cisco data center networking.

The engineer will automate tasks and ensure security/compliance, working with a distributed team. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in enterprise IT, an active Secret clearance, IAT II, and hands-on MECM/SCCM, NetApp ONTAP, and Cisco NX-OS

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, systems administration, or related IT environments.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Active IAT Level II certification.
• Hands-on experience with MECM/SCCM and enterprise patch management.
• Experience administering NetApp ONTAP storage environments.
• Experience with Cisco NX-OS or Cisco data center infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix and command-line tools.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Ansible.
• Working knowledge of RMF, DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, and IT change management.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise Windows patching, software distribution, and compliance reporting using MECM/SCCM.
• Administer and maintain NetApp ONTAP storage using Active IQ Unified Manager and OnCommand Insight.
• Perform software maintenance and image upgrades on Cisco NX-OS data center switches.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise infrastructure for reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Ansible scripts to automate tasks.
• Support migrations, production releases, and maintenance windows including off-hours work.
• Develop tests to validate system reliability and performance.
• Maintain technical documentation and change records.
• Support RMF, DISA STIGs, vulnerability management and change management.
• Collaborate with systems, network, cybersecurity, development, and automation teams.

Skills

MECM/SCCM

NetApp ONTAP

Cisco NX-OS

Patch management

Active Secret clearance

IAT Level II

Linux/Unix

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Ansible

RMF

DISA STIG

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Azure DevOps

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to support a long-term DOD program focused on Navy enterprise IT infrastructure, network operations, and cybersecurity support. This position is 100% onsite in Norfolk, VA; Jacksonville, FL; San Diego, CA; or Honolulu, HI. The Infrastructure Engineer will support enterprise infrastructure across Windows/MECM, NetApp storage, and Cisco data center networking. This role will focus on patch management, system and infrastructure upgrades, automation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational reliability while supporting production releases and DoD security and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities of the Infrastructure Engineer include:

• Manage enterprise Windows patching, software distribution, and compliance reporting using MECM/SCCM
• Administer and maintain NetApp ONTAP storage, including firmware, disk, and system upgrades using Active IQ Unified Manager and/or OnCommand Insight
• Perform software maintenance and image upgrades on Cisco NX-OS data center switches
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise infrastructure to maintain system reliability and performance
• Develop and maintain PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Ansible scripts to automate patching, health checks, reporting, and other infrastructure tasks
• Support infrastructure migrations, production releases, and scheduled maintenance windows, including occasional off-hours work
• Develop and execute testing to validate system reliability, resilience, and performance
• Maintain technical documentation, configurations, baselines, and change records
• Support RMF, DISA STIG, vulnerability management, and enterprise change management requirements
• Collaborate with systems, network, cybersecurity, development, and automation teams in a distributed enterprise environment

Qualifications of the Infrastructure Engineer include:

• 4+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, systems administration, or related IT environments
• Active Secret clearance
• Active IAT Level II certification
• Hands-on experience with MECM/SCCM and enterprise patch management
• Experience administering NetApp ONTAP storage environments
• Experience with Cisco NX-OS or Cisco data center infrastructure
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix and command-line tools
• Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Ansible
• Working knowledge of RMF, DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, and IT change management
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications of the Infrastructure Engineer

• Experience with Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps, or automated infrastructure testing
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, or Azure DevOps
• ITILv4, Agile/SAFe, CCNA, NetApp, or Microsoft certifications
• Experience supporting enterprise environments with strict SLA, security, and compliance requirements

Compensation for the Infrastructure Engineer includes:

• Salary: $95,000-100,000
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law

Keywords:

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