Security-Focused Data Center Engineer (TS/SCI)

Zachary Piper Solutions; North Carolina; On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to build, support, and maintain secure computing environments 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 deploy and manage Windows, Linux, and Unix systems, support VMware vSphere, and ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD, and DIACAP.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting contracts requiring DIACAP, NISPOM, and ICD compliance.
• Strong experience configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting secure network environments.
• Experience supporting mixed Windows and Linux environments and understanding how they interact across enterprise networks.
• Hands‑on experience 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 both independently and as part of a cross‑functional technical team.
• Possession of at least one DoD 8570‑compliant certification, such as CISSP, Security+, CISA, GSEC, CAP, SCNA, SCNP, SSCP, GSLC, or GSE.

Responsibilities

• Building, supporting, and maintaining secure computing environments used in operational settings.
• Deploying and administering systems spanning multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Unix.
• Supporting virtualization infrastructure using VMWare vSphere within a data center environment.
• Securing systems to meet compliance with NISPOM, ICD, and DIACAP requirements.
• Assisting in the creation, maintenance, and management of System Security Plans (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POAM) documentation.
• Configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting network functions in a classified environment
• Performing routine network administration, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, and related infrastructure.

Skills

CCNA-level knowledge

Cross-platform Windows/Linux/Unix

Education

DoD 8570-compliant certification

Tools

VMware vSphere

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

WSUS

Windows Server 2016/2019

Windows 10

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to build, support, and maintain secure computing environments 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 deploy and manage Windows, Linux, and Unix systems, support VMware vSphere, and ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD, and DIACAP.