Windows Platform Engineer - 174987

Piper Companies; 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 as required by law

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Windows Platform Engineer to support a large-scale DoD enterprise IT infrastructure, security, and network operations. This role is 100% onsite in Norfolk, VA, Honolulu, HI, or San Diego, CA.

You will administer Windows Server environments, ensure security and reliability, and collaborate with internal teams and vendors to maintain mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience supporting Windows Server environments or enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience with Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, patch management, STIG/IAVA remediation.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required and Security+ certification present.
• Able to work an afternoon/evening shift Tue–Sat.

Responsibilities

• Perform Windows Server patching, remediation, and security compliance.
• Build and administer Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 systems.
• Support lifecycle activities including installation, monitoring, and decommissioning.
• Execute STIG remediation and ensure security/operational standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Windows Platform Engineer to support a company focused on enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and network operations within a large-scale Department of Defense environment. This position is 100% onsite in Norfolk, VA,Honolulu, HI, or San Diego, CA. The Windows Platform Engineer will support the administration, security, compliance, and reliability of enterprise Windows Server environments. Join a team responsible for maintaining mission-critical infrastructure that supports one of the nation's largest and most secure enterprise networks.

Responsibilities for the Windows Platform Engineer include:

• 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.

Required Qualifications for the Windows Platform Engineer include:

• 2-5 years of experience supporting Windows Server environments, enterprise infrastructure, or systems administration.
• 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 a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Current Security+ certification required.
• Ability to work an afternoon/evening shift, Tuesday through Saturday.

Compensation for the Windows Platform Engineer include:

Salary Range: 95,000-100,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick Leave as required by law

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Keywords:

Windows Platform Engineer, Windows Systems Engineer, Windows Server Administrator, Systems Administrator, Windows Infrastructure Engineer, Secret Clearance Jobs, Security+ Certification, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, STIG Compliance, IAVA Remediation, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, Enterprise Infrastructure, Infrastructure Operations, Cybersecurity