About this role
Zachary Piper Solutions
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Systems Field Support Engineer - TS/SCI FSP for a leading government technology and infrastructure organization in the Annapolis Junction, Maryland area. The Systems Field Support Engineer - TS/SCI FSP role is a fully onsite position requiring 5 days per week onsite. The Systems Field Support Engineer will provide hands-on support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Oracle and Sun hardware, firmware, and software platforms supporting mission-critical environments. An ideal candidate for the Systems Field Support Engineer role is an experienced systems professional with deep expertise in Oracle/Sun technologies and an active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph clearance.
Responsibilities of the Systems Field Support Engineer:
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Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex Oracle and Sun systems hardware, firmware, and software issues in classified production environments.
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Perform installation, maintenance, upgrades, and break/fix support for Oracle/Sun servers, storage systems, and related infrastructure.
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Analyze system logs, hardware diagnostics, and performance metrics to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
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Collaborate with engineering, network, and operations teams to ensure system availability, reliability, and security compliance.
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Support system patching, firmware updates, and lifecycle management activities while maintaining operational continuity.
Qualifications of the Systems Field Support Engineer:
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Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) required.
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5+ years of experience supporting Oracle and Sun systems in enterprise or government environments.
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Strong expertise troubleshooting Oracle/Sun hardware, firmware, operating systems, and storage platforms.
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Experience with system administration, performance tuning, and infrastructure support within Linux/UNIX environments.
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Excellent analytical, communication, and customer support skills with the ability to work independently onsite.
Compensation for the Systems Field Support Engineer includes:
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Salary range: $100,000 - $170,000 depending on experience
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Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law
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This job opens for applications on 10/28/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.