Windows Platform Engineer - 174988

ZP Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Windows Platform Engineer to support enterprise IT infrastructure within a large-scale DoD environment. This role is 100% onsite in Norfolk, VA, Honolulu, HI, or San Diego, CA, and focuses on Windows Server administration, security, compliance, and reliability.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in Windows Server environments, expertise with 2016/2019/2022, patch management, and STIG/IAVA remediation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT-related field.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Security+ certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform Windows Server patching, vulnerability remediation and security compliance.
• Build, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2016/2019/2022.
• Support full infrastructure lifecycle: installation, monitoring, upgrades, maintenance.
• Execute STIG remediation and ensure security and operational standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and vendors to improve reliability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Security+ Certification

Tools

Windows Server

STIG compliance

IAVA remediation

Vulnerability management

Patch management

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