Onsite Windows Platform Engineer - STIG & Patch Lead

ZP Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; 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 is seeking a Windows Platform Engineer to support enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and network operations within a DoD environment. This 100% onsite role is in Norfolk, VA, Honolulu, HI, or San Diego, CA.

The engineer will manage Windows Server environments, patching, compliance, and reliability, collaborating across internal teams, customers, and vendors to maintain mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience supporting Windows Server environments or equivalent enterprise infrastructure.
• 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 related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Current Security+ certification required.
• Ability to work 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.

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Windows Platform Engineer to support enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and network operations within a DoD environment. This 100% onsite role is in Norfolk, VA, Honolulu, HI, or San Diego, CA.

The engineer will manage Windows Server environments, patching, compliance, and reliability, collaborating across internal teams, customers, and vendors to maintain mission-critical systems.