Onsite Windows & Linux Systems Engineer (San Diego)

ZP Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Windows & Linux System Administrator to support RDT&E network operations and secure defense technology environments for mission-critical government programs in San Diego, CA. This onsite role focuses on maintaining, securing, and modernizing enterprise infrastructure across classified environments.

The candidate will develop automation via PowerShell, Bash, and Ansible, implement STIGs per DISA, and collaborate on SOPs, asset management, and procurement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing Windows systems in enterprise environments.
• 3+ years administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Experience creating PowerShell and Bash scripts for automation.
• Experience with IAVM process, STIGs, patch management, and security compliance.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE, GSEC, SCNP, or SSCP) is required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Ansible automation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows 11 and RHEL systems in secure environments.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell and Bash scripts for automation.
• Perform infrastructure reviews and recommend improvements.
• Harden servers per DISA STIGs and cybersecurity standards.
• Support Ansible automation, asset management, procurement, shipping, and SOPs.

Skills

Windows administration

RHEL administration

PowerShell scripting

Bash scripting

Ansible automation

Security clearance

Tools

Ansible

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Windows & Linux System Administrator to support RDT&E network operations and secure defense technology environments for mission-critical government programs in San Diego, CA. This onsite role focuses on maintaining, securing, and modernizing enterprise infrastructure across classified environments.

The candidate will develop automation via PowerShell, Bash, and Ansible, implement STIGs per DISA, and collaborate on SOPs, asset management, and procurement.