Windows Platform Engineer – DoD Enterprise, Onsite

Zachary Piper Solutions; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Plan

Holidays

PTO

Sick leave as required by law

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Windows Platform Engineer to support a long-term DoD program focused on Navy enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and platform operations. This position is 100% onsite in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; or Honolulu, HI.

You will administer Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 environments, patching, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and operational reliability across mission-critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience supporting Windows Server or enterprise IT environments.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Current Security+ certification.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Windows Server patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience supporting enterprise Windows environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 environments.
• Perform Windows Server patching, IAVA vulnerability remediation, and security compliance activities.
• Build and configure Windows Server systems throughout the infrastructure lifecycle, including installation, upgrades, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Perform DISA STIG remediation and maintain Windows platforms in accordance with DoD security and compliance requirements.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve operating system, infrastructure, patching, and application-related issues.
• Support mission-critical enterprise applications, infrastructure, and services.
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, security, performance, and operational efficiency.
• Support infrastructure projects, upgrades, maintenance windows, and technical initiatives.
• Collaborate with systems, network, cybersecurity, application, vendor, and customer teams in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, and operational procedures.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Troubleshooting

Security best practices

Communication & collaboration

2+ years IT experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Engineering

Tools

PowerShell

Active Directory

Group Policy

SCCM/MECM

WSUS

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Windows Platform Engineer to support a long-term DoD program focused on Navy enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and platform operations. This position is 100% onsite in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; or Honolulu, HI.

You will administer Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 environments, patching, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and operational reliability across mission-critical infrastructure.