Windows Platform Engineer - 174987

ZP Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Windows Platform Engineer to support enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and DoD networks. This 100% onsite role is based in Norfolk, VA; Honolulu, HI; or San Diego, CA, and focuses on secure Windows Server environments.

You will patch, configure, and administer Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, ensuring STIG/IAVA compliance and reliable operations across mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Windows Server environments or enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience with Windows patch management and STIG/IAVA remediation.
• Active Secret clearance and Security+ certification required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent IT/CS/engineering experience.
• Afternoon/evening shift Tue–Sat.

Responsibilities

• Perform Windows Server patching and security compliance across enterprise environments.
• Build, configure, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server systems.
• Support the full infrastructure lifecycle: install, monitor, upgrade, maintain, decommission.
• Execute STIG remediation to maintain security and operational standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

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