Secure Data Center Engineer (Top Secret/SCI)

Piper Companies; United States; Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

ZP group is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to build, support, and maintain secure computing environments for operational missions. This contract-to-hire position is based in RTP, NC and requires Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counter‑Intelligence Polygraph.

You will deploy and administer Windows, Linux, and Unix systems, manage VMware vSphere virtualization, and ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD, and DIACAP. Hybrid work available.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required (Counter‑Intelligence Polygraph).
• Experience supporting contracts with NISPOM, ICD, and DIACAP compliance.
• Hands-on with Windows, Linux, and Unix in enterprise networks.
• Proficient with routers, switches, firewalls, and enterprise networking tech (CCNA level).
• Experience administering VMWare vSphere virtualization environments.

Responsibilities

• Build, support, and maintain secure computing environments for operational missions.
• Deploy and administer Windows, Linux, and Unix systems.
• Support virtualization infrastructure using VMWare vSphere.
• Secure systems to meet NISPOM, ICD, and DIACAP requirements.
• Assist in creating SSP/POA&M documentation.
• Configure and troubleshoot network functions in classified environments.
• Perform routine network administration (routers, switches, firewalls).

Skills

DIACAP/NISPOM/ICD compliance

VMware vSphere

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

Windows Server

Networking hardware

CCNA-level knowledge

Unix/Linux

Education

DoD 8570‑compliant certification (CISSP, Security+)

Tools

VMware vSphere

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Windows Server

Job description

ZP group is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to build, support, and maintain secure computing environments for operational missions. This contract-to-hire position is based in RTP, NC and requires Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counter‑Intelligence Polygraph.

You will deploy and administer Windows, Linux, and Unix systems, manage VMware vSphere virtualization, and ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD, and DIACAP. Hybrid work available.