Key skills

Counterintelligence PolygraphNISPOM/ICD/DIACAP ComplianceNetwork Infrastructure Administration RoutersNetwork Infrastructure Administration SwitchesNetwork Infrastructure Administration FirewallsNetwork Infrastructure Administration DNSNetwork Infrastructure Administration DHCPActive DirectoryWindows Server AdministrationLinux AdministrationVMware vSphereVulnerability ManagementPatch ManagementSecurity HardeningDoD 8570-Compliant Cybersecurity CertificationAWSAzureGCPSplunkJira

About this role

Piper Companies is seeking a Data Center Engineer to support a leading organization in the cybersecurity and critical infrastructure sector. The role focuses on deploying, administering, maintaining, and securing mission-critical computing environments, including network, server, virtualization, and Windows/Linux infrastructure, while supporting compliance and vulnerability management efforts.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

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