Onsite DoD NetApp Storage Engineer & Automation Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Plan

Holidays

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

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 role is 100% onsite in Norfolk, VA and other locations, focusing on patching, upgrades, automation, and reliability across Windows, NetApp storage, and Cisco data center networking.

Responsibilities include MECM/SCCM patching, NetApp ONTAP administration, NX-OS upgrades, scripting in PowerShell, Python,

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, 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.

Skills

MECM/SCCM

Patch management

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Ansible

Linux/Unix

Troubleshooting

Communication & collaboration

RMF & STIG knowledge

Tools

NetApp ONTAP

Active IQ Unified Manager

OnCommand Insight

Cisco NX-OS

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 role is 100% onsite in Norfolk, VA and other locations, focusing on patching, upgrades, automation, and reliability across Windows, NetApp storage, and Cisco data center networking.

Responsibilities include MECM/SCCM patching, NetApp ONTAP administration, NX-OS upgrades, scripting in PowerShell, Python,