Secure Data Center Engineer – Top Secret/SCI (Contract)

ZP Group; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

ZP Group is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to build, support, and maintain secure computing environments used for operational missions in RTP, NC. The role is contract-to-hire and requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counter-Intelligence Polygraph.

You will deploy Windows, Linux, and UNIX systems, manage VMware vSphere virtualization in a data center, and ensure compliance with DIACAP, NISPOM, and ICD.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting contracts requiring DIACAP, NISPOM, and ICD compliance.
• Hands-on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and enterprise networking technologies.
• Experience Windows/Linux/Unix in enterprise networks and AD/DNS/DHCP.

Responsibilities

• Build, secure, and maintain computing environments for operations.
• Deploy and administer Windows, Linux, and Unix systems.
• Manage VMWare vSphere virtualization within data centers.
• Configure network devices and secure systems to meet RMF/NISPOM DIACAP standards.

Skills

Networking

Windows administration

Linux administration

UNIX

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

WSUS

Windows Server 2016/2019

Windows 10

CCNA-level knowledge

Teamwork

Education

DoD 8570-compliant certification (e.g., CISSP, Security+, CISA, GSEC, CAP, SCNA, SCNP, SSCP, GSLC, or GSE)

Tools

VMware vSphere

Job description

ZP Group is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to build, support, and maintain secure computing environments used for operational missions in RTP, NC. The role is contract-to-hire and requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counter-Intelligence Polygraph.

You will deploy Windows, Linux, and UNIX systems, manage VMware vSphere virtualization in a data center, and ensure compliance with DIACAP, NISPOM, and ICD.