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ZP
Zachary Piper
Data Center Engineer (Network)
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What they do
A Data Center Technician or Engineer organizes data access, maintenance and access support to a data center. Maybe help to store and organize data, such as an organization's records or financial information. Ensures that users can easily access the information they need and that data are protected from unauthorized access.
$104,114 / year median in North Carolina
+7% projected growth
Job Description
ZP group is seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer 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 contract-to-hire position located in RTP, NC . This opportunity requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counter‑Intelligence Polygraph. Responsibilities for the Data Center Engineer include:
- 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. Qualifications for the Data Center Engineer include:
- 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. Compensation for the Data center Engineer includes:
- Salary range: $165,000 - $185,000
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, holidays, and sick leave as required by law.