PLM Systems Support Engineer; Help Desk Security Clearance

Position: PLM Systems Support Engineer (Help Desk with Security Clearance
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced PLM Systems Support Engineer (Help Desk) to provide Tier 1/Tier 2 support across a suite of PLM tools-including Teamcenter, NX, Opcenter, Capital, and related Xcelerator-based applications-within complex enterprise and secure environments. This role is responsible for triage, troubleshooting, environment diagnostics, system administration support, and end-to-end ownership of technical issues. The ideal candidate brings strong PLM expertise, deep technical troubleshooting ability, and experience supporting large-scale enterprise deployments.

Responsibilities of the PLM Systems Support Engineer:
* Serve as the primary point of contact for end users, delivering Tier 1/Tier 2 support for Teamcenter, NX, Opcenter, Capital, and other PLM/Xcelerator toolsets.

* Perform intake, triage, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis for user issues, environment failures, software defects, and configuration problems.

* Monitor and manage support channels (help desk phone lines, email queues, ticketing systems) with timely responsiveness and full lifecycle ticket ownership.

* Coordinate with end users, subject-matter experts, infrastructure teams, and other technical stakeholders to escalate and resolve issues efficiently.

* Review system logs, identify environment-related issues, and support diagnostic efforts within secure or classified environments.

* Track assigned issues from intake through closure, ensuring clear communication, documentation accuracy, and strong cross-team collaboration.

* Support installation, configuration, and administrative functions related to Teamcenter deployments, updates, environment setup, and ongoing operational maintenance.

* Assist with PLM/ERP/MES integrations and management of test and production environments across geographically distributed teams.

* Provide guidance on best practices for PLM usage, system access, configuration, and governance Qualifications for the PLM Systems Support Engineer:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related field; 5-8 years of relevant professional experience.

* Minimum 3 years of direct experience deploying, administering, or supporting Teamcenter or Xcelerator-based PLM tools;

* Alternatively: at least 5 years supporting comparable PLM platforms such as ENOVIA, Windchill, Aras Innovator, or Agile.
* Strong knowledge of Teamcenter installation and deployment practices, including Teamcenter Environment Manager (TEM) and Deployment Center.

* Solid experience with Teamcenter administration, configuration, and operational support.

* Proven experience supporting PLM/ERP/MES implementations, including setup, maintenance, and upgrades across multiple environments.

* Working knowledge of:

* Linux and Windows Server administration

* Virtualized and heterogeneous network environments

* Proxy/web servers and cloud computing platforms

* Automation and scripting tools

* Identity and access management technologies (Active Directory, SAML, SSL, SSO)

* Application platforms:
Java EE, .NET

* Databases:
Postgre

SQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server

* Experience collaborating with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

* Self-motivated, proactive, and able to operate independently in dynamic environments.

* Familiarity with DoD Cloud Computing SRG and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

* Experience supporting or leading Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, including documentation, compliance artifacts, and security package development.

* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS Cloud Formation). Compensation for the PLM Systems Support Engineer:
* Salary: $57 - $67/hr
* Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays #Rl-LI1 #LI-Onsite  1 Support, Tier 2 Support, Help Desk, Ticket Triage, Root-Cause Analysis, Environment Troubleshooting, Secure Environments, Classified Environments, TEM, Deployment Center, PLM Deployment, PLM Upgrades, PLM Operations, PLM Integrations, ERP Integration, MES Integration, Linux Administration, Windows Server Administration, Virtualized Environments, Networked Systems, Scripting, Automation, Identity and Access Management, SSO, SAML, SSL, Active Directory, Java EE, .NET,

Postgre

SQL, Oracle, SQL Server, PLM Best Practices, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Distributed Teams, DoD SRG, RMF, ATO Support, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, AWS Cloud Formation, ENOVIA, Aras Innovator, Windchill, Agile PLM, Aerospace PLM, Automotive PLM, Manufacturing PLM, Life Sciences PLM.