Onsite Infrastructure Engineer: Patch, Storage & Automation

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 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