Data Center Engineer

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.

Responsibilities of the Datacenter Engineer include:
• 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.

Qualifications for the Datacenter Engineer include:
• 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.

Compensation for the Datacenter Engineer:
• Salary Range: $145,000 - $176,000
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and additional benefit offerings based on eligibility.

This job opens for applications on 9/4/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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