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Cree

Data Center Services Engineer

Durham, NC · Hybrid

This position will report to the Director IT Global Operations Infrastructure in a hybrid work ... VMware, NetApp, Containers, Cisco data center networking technologies This Job is Right for You if ...

Advance Auto Parts

Sr. Systems Engineer

Raleigh, NC

$101K - $139K/yr

This organization has a direct impact on Advance Auto Parts' ability to introduce business ... Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare, Nutanix, KVMis needed. * Experience ...

Advance Auto Parts

Sr. Systems Engineer

Raleigh, NC

$101K - $139K/yr

This organization has a direct impact on Advance Auto Parts' ability to introduce business ... Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare, Nutanix, KVMis needed. * Experience ...

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

Sr. Systems Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

This organization has a direct impact on Advance Auto Parts' ability to introduce business ... Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare, Nutanix, KVM is needed. * Experience ...

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

Sr. Systems Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

This organization has a direct impact on Advance Auto Parts' ability to introduce business ... Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare, Nutanix, KVM is needed. * Experience ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for director vmware engineer in Raleigh, NC is $108,515.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,300.00 and $128,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Vmware Engineer vs Vmware Engineer?

AspectDirector Vmware EngineerVmware Engineer
CertificationsVMware Certified Professional (VCP), advanced certificationsVCP, basic VMware certifications
Work EnvironmentLeadership, strategic planning, team managementTechnical hands-on, system configuration, troubleshooting
ResponsibilitiesOversees VMware infrastructure projects, manages teams, aligns IT strategyDeploys, maintains, and troubleshoots VMware environments

The main difference between a Director VMware Engineer and a VMware Engineer lies in scope and responsibilities. The Director focuses on strategic leadership, team management, and high-level planning, while the VMware Engineer handles technical implementation and daily operations. Both roles require VMware certifications, but the director's role emphasizes leadership and project oversight.

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Infographic showing various Director Vmware Engineer job openings in Raleigh, NC as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 12% Full Time, 70% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,515 per year, or $52.2 per hour.
Senior or Lead VMware Engineer (RapidScale)

Senior or Lead VMware Engineer (RapidScale)

Cox Communications

Raleigh, NC • On-site, Remote

$101K - $169K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Cox Communications rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 119 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 76 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

At RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. We deliver secure, reliable managed and advisory services across private, public, and hybrid clouds, helping organizations innovate, adapt, and grow. As an Elite Broadcom VMware VCSP Partner and top partner with AWS, Azure, and Google, our solutions focus on business outcomes with embedded cyber resiliency and AI to protect today and enable tomorrow backed by the strength of the Cox family of companies.
RapidScale is seeking a Senior or Lead Cloud VMware Engineer who will be responsible for maintaining the health, performance, and reliability of RapidScale's managed cloud environments. You will support the stability and scalability of both domestic and international data centers, with a focus on VMware-based virtualization and core infrastructure technologies.
You have strong technical depth, advanced troubleshooting skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-availability environment supporting enterprise customers.
What You Will Do
  • Support and maintain cloud infrastructure across compute, storage, networking, virtualization, backup, and monitoring systems

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and escalations, minimizing customer impact

  • Drive improvements in system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency

  • Partner with Architecture, Security, and Engineering teams to implement enhancements and maintain compliance

  • Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures

  • Ensure effective monitoring and alerting across infrastructure components

  • Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation supporting customer environments

Required Qualifications
  • Senior VMware Engineer - Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years' experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years' experience in a related field

  • Lead VMware Engineer - Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 6 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years' experience in a related field

  • Strong experience with VMware-based virtualization environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)

  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and manage escalations in high-availability environments

  • Experience performing root cause analysis and driving issue resolution

  • Willingness to participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with VMware technologies such as vSAN, NSX or NSX-T, and vCloud Director

  • Familiarity with VMware ecosystem tools (Aria Suite, SRM, Tanzu)

  • Experience with Cisco UCS infrastructure

  • Knowledge of networking fundamentals (VLANs, LACP)

  • Experience with scripting or automation (PowerShell, PowerCLI)

  • Familiarity with public cloud environments (Azure, AWS) and VMware cloud solutions (AVS, VMC, Azure AVD)

  • Experience in managed services or enterprise customer environments

  • Experience handling Sev-1 incidents and delivering root cause analysis

USD 101,500.00 - 169,100.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $101,500.00 - $169,100.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets

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Cox Communications is the largest private telecom company in America, serving six million homes and businesses. That's a lot, but we also proudly serve our employees. Our benefits and our award-winning culture are just two of the things that make Cox a coveted place to work. If you're interested in bringing people closer through broadband, smart home tech and more, join Cox Communications today! Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark?

Industry

Media and telecom

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US

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