Onsite Windows Platform Engineer - Enterprise Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Windows Platform Engineer to support a large-scale DoD environment, with 100% onsite work in Norfolk, VA, Honolulu, HI, or San Diego, CA. You will administer Windows Server environments, ensure security, compliance, and reliability of mission-critical infrastructure.

The role requires 2–5 years in Windows Server, active Secret clearance, Security+ certification, and the ability to work Tue–Sat afternoons/evenings.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience supporting Windows Server environments, enterprise infrastructure, or systems administration.
• Experience with Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022, patch management, IAVA remediation, STIG compliance, and vulnerability mitigation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Current Security+ certification required.
• Ability to work an afternoon/evening shift, Tuesday through Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Perform Windows Server patching, vulnerability remediation, and security compliance activities across enterprise environments.
• Build, configure, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 systems.
• Support the full infrastructure lifecycle, including installation, configuration, monitoring, upgrades, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Execute STIG remediation activities and ensure systems maintain compliance with security and operational standards.
• Collaborate with internal technical teams, customers, subcontractors, and vendors to resolve issues and improve system reliability and security.

Skills

Windows Server

Patch management

STIG compliance

Security+

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Windows Platform Engineer to support a large-scale DoD environment, with 100% onsite work in Norfolk, VA, Honolulu, HI, or San Diego, CA. You will administer Windows Server environments, ensure security, compliance, and reliability of mission-critical infrastructure.

The role requires 2–5 years in Windows Server, active Secret clearance, Security+ certification, and the ability to work Tue–Sat afternoons/evenings.