[Remote] Data Center Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Additional benefit offerings based on eligibility
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