Piper Companies

Datacenter Engineer

Piper Companies • $170K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)
  • 5+ years of experience in datacenter, infrastructure, network, or systems engineering
  • Strong hands-on expertise in enterprise networking technologies like routing and switching
  • Experience with Windows and/or Linux server environments
  • Proficient in virtualization platforms and datacenter operations
  • Willingness to work onsite full-time in RTP, NC

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain enterprise datacenter infrastructure across networking and server environments
  • Troubleshoot complex performance and system availability issues in secure environments
  • Administer and optimize network technologies, including firewalls
  • Support server, virtualization, and operating system engineering for operational efficiency
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and security of infrastructure systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Long-term open-ended contract opportunity
Full Job Description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Datacenter Engineer to support a leading government and defense-focused organization in the Raleigh-Durham, NC (RTP) area. The Datacenter Engineer role requires full-time onsite work in RTP, NC. The Datacenter Engineer role is ideal for a cleared infrastructure professional with a strong background in both network and systems engineering, supporting mission-critical datacenter environments.

Responsibilities of the Datacenter Engineer include:
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise datacenter infrastructure across networking and server environments.
• Troubleshoot complex performance, connectivity, and system availability issues within highly secure environments.
• Administer and optimize network technologies including routing, switching, firewalls, and associated infrastructure components.
• Support server, virtualization, storage, and operating system engineering initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure reliability, scalability, and security of critical infrastructure systems.

Requirements of the Datacenter Engineer include:
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
• 5+ years of experience in datacenter, infrastructure, network, or systems engineering.
• Strong hands-on expertise with enterprise networking technologies including routing, switching, and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting Windows and/or Linux server environments, virtualization platforms, and datacenter operations.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in RTP, NC and support highly secure government programs.

Compensation for the Datacenter Engineer include:
• $170,000 - $200,000 annually
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.
• Long-term open-ended contract opportunity
• This job opens for applications on 09/28/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: datacenter engineer, systems engineer, network engineer, infrastructure engineer, TS/SCI, full scope polygraph, FSP, datacenter operations, routing, switching, Linux, Windows, virtualization, RTP, Raleigh, Durham

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About Piper Companies

Piper Companies is a staffing and recruiting firm based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. It provides staffing solutions for a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. The company was founded in 2011 and has since grown to become a leading provider of staffing services in the Philadelphia area. Piper Companies is committed to providing high-quality service to its clients and candidates, and has a strong focus on building long-term relationships. The company is also known for its corporate social responsibility initiatives, including support for local charities and community organizations.
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