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# Data Center Engineer (Network)

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Unix, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Administration, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Wide Area Networks, Web Services, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Information Security Management System, Firewalls (Computer Science), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Wsus, Vmware
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9023212/data-center-engineer-network

## About the Role

· 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.

## Description

ZP group is seeking an experienced to build, support, and maintain secure computing environments used for operational missions. This role plays a critical part in the design, deployment, and ongoing security of complex systems across data center environments. This is a position located in . This opportunity requires an active

· 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 (PO&AM) 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., Keywords: data center engineer, engineer, networking, windows, linux, NISPOM, ICD, DIACAP, ATO, system security plan, SSP, risk management framework, RMF, network administration, secure network environments, routers, switches, firewalls, network troubleshooting, network configuration, LAN/WAN, data center operations, Windows Server 2016, unix, VMware, VMware vSphere, active directory, AD, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, web services, system deployment, system configuration, CISSP, security+, SCNA, SCNP, GSLC, GSE


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