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# Data Center Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $176,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Network Security, Linux System Administration, McAfee VirusScan, Windows Servers, VMware VSphere, Software Vulnerability Management, Network Routers, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Firewalls (Computer Science), Patch Management, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Splunk
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9083739/data-center-engineer

## About the Role

* Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with current Counterintelligence Polygraph required.

 * Experience supporting secure environments governed by NISPOM, ICD, DIACAP, or similar federal security frameworks.

 * Strong background administering enterprise networking technologies including routers, switches, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and Windows Server environments.

 * Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere virtualization and mixed Windows/Linux infrastructure administration.

 * DoD 8570-compliant certification such as Security+, CISSP, SSCP, CAP, CISA, GSEC, GSLC, or equivalent.

 * Proven experience with vulnerability management, system patching, and security hardening practices.

 * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and multiple concurrent projects.

 * Experience with technologies such as Splunk, McAfee ePO, Jira, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), or encryption technologies is highly preferred.

## Description

Piper Companies is seeking a Datacenter Engineer to join a leading organization within the cybersecurity and critical infrastructure sector for a remote contract-to-hire opportunity based in Reston, VA. The Datacenter Engineer will support highly secure computing environments, assisting with the deployment, administration, and maintenance of mission-critical systems used to protect sensitive government-regulated information and applications., * Configure, deploy, and maintain secure network and server infrastructure across classified and regulated environments.

 * Troubleshoot and support routers, switches, firewalls, virtualized platforms, and enterprise systems to ensure operational reliability.

 * Assist with system accreditation efforts and support compliance initiatives aligned with government security standards and regulations.

 * Perform vulnerability remediation, patch management, and ongoing system health monitoring for Windows and Linux environments.

 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build, enhance, and sustain secure datacenter operations supporting critical business functions.


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