Secure Data Center Engineer with Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions; Northern (KY); On-site; 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. This contract-to-hire role is based in RTP, NC and requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counter-Intelligence Polygraph.

You will design, deploy, and secure data center systems across Windows, Linux, and Unix, manage VMware vSphere virtualization, and ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD, and DIACAP.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting DIACAP, NISPOM and ICD compliance for contracts.
• Strong ability to configure, deploy, and troubleshoot secure networks.
• Experience with mixed Windows and Linux environments and their enterprise interaction.
• Hands-on with routers, switches, firewalls, and enterprise networking technologies (CCNA-level knowledge preferred).
• Proficiency with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, Windows Server 2016/2019, and Windows 10.
• Experience administering VMware vSphere virtualization environments.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• DoD 8570-compliant certification (e.g., CISSP, Security+, CISA, GSEC, CAP, SCNA, SCNP, SSCP, GSLC, GSE).

Responsibilities

• Build, support, and maintain secure computing environments.
• Deploy and administer systems across Windows, Linux, Unix.
• Support virtualization with VMware vSphere.
• Ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD, and DIACAP.
• Create and maintain SSP and POA&M documentation.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking in classified environment.
• Perform routine network administration of routers, switches, firewalls.

Skills

DIACAP compliance

NISPOM compliance

ICD compliance

Network security

Cross-functional teamwork

DoD 8570 certification

Education

DoD 8570-compliant certification

Tools

VMware vSphere

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

WSUS

Windows Server 2016/2019

Windows 10

Networking equipment (Routers/Switches/Firewalls)

Job description

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

You will design, deploy, and secure data center systems across Windows, Linux, and Unix, manage VMware vSphere virtualization, and ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD, and DIACAP.