Systems Engineer - TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph - 177010

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer – TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph to support a secure data center environment in the Annapolis, MD area. The Systems Engineer – TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph role requires to work standard business hours in the SCIF Monday – Friday. The ideal candidate for the Systems Engineer – TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph will have strong experience in Linux and Windows systems engineering and network administration, supporting large enterprise environments. Responsibilities for the Systems Engineer – TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph include: Oversee, troubleshoot, and manage network activity for large enterprise customer data networksCollaborate with engineering teams to support customer project requestsProvide high-level technical expertise for LAN and WAN environmentsRecommend improvements to network and systems performance, efficiency, and security Requirements for the Systems Engineer – TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph include: Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph3+ years of systems and network administration/engineering experienceStrong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Knowledge of key networking technologies and protocols including EIGRP, BGP, SD-WAN, and MPLSExperience with WAN, LAN, firewalls, and Cisco router/switch configurationProficiency in both Linux and Windows environmentsPrevious experience with VMware, including building and deploying virtual machines Compensation for the Systems Engineer – TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph: $125,000 – $180,000 annuallyFull comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and sick leave as required by lawThis job opens for applications on October 22, 2026. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Keywords: Systems Engineer, Linux Network Engineer, Network Administrator, RHEL, Linux, Windows, Cisco, ASA, Router, Switches