Onsite Windows Platform Engineer - DoD Enterprise IT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Plan

Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Windows Platform Engineer to support a long-term DoD program focused on Navy IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and platform operations. This role is 100% onsite in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; or Honolulu, HI and requires a Secret clearance.

The engineer will manage Windows Server 2016–2022 environments, patching, remediation, STIG compliance, and operational reliability across mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience supporting Windows Server or enterprise IT environments.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Current Security+ certification.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Windows Server patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience supporting enterprise Windows environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server environments.
• Perform Windows Server patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Build and configure Windows Server systems across the lifecycle.
• Perform DISA STIG remediation and maintain DoD security compliance.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve OS, infrastructure, and application issues.
• Support mission-critical enterprise applications and services.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Security+ certification

Tools

PowerShell

SCCM/MECM

WSUS

Active Directory

Group Policy

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Windows Platform Engineer to support a long-term DoD program focused on Navy IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and platform operations. This role is 100% onsite in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; or Honolulu, HI and requires a Secret clearance.

The engineer will manage Windows Server 2016–2022 environments, patching, remediation, STIG compliance, and operational reliability across mission-critical systems.