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How much do sr vmware administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr vmware administrator in the United States is $102,229.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Sr VMware Administrators in managing complex virtual environments?

Sr VMware Administrators often encounter challenges such as maintaining optimal performance in large-scale virtual infrastructures, troubleshooting resource contention issues, and ensuring high availability during upgrades or migrations. They also need to stay updated with the latest VMware technologies and best practices to efficiently manage security, patching, and backup strategies. Collaboration with network, storage, and security teams is essential to address cross-functional dependencies and to implement robust disaster recovery plans.

What are Sr VMware Administrators?

Sr VMware Administrators are experienced IT professionals responsible for managing, configuring, and maintaining VMware virtualization environments within an organization. They handle tasks such as deploying virtual machines, optimizing performance, ensuring system security, and troubleshooting complex issues. Additionally, they may lead migration projects, automate workflows, and collaborate with other IT teams to support business operations. Their expertise is crucial for ensuring that the virtual infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure.

What is the difference between Sr Vmware Administrator vs Vmware Engineer?

AspectSr Vmware AdministratorVmware Engineer
CertificationsVMware Certified Professional (VCP), VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)VCP, VCAP, plus additional certifications like VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)
Work EnvironmentFocus on managing and maintaining existing VMware infrastructureDesigning, deploying, and optimizing VMware solutions
ResponsibilitiesTroubleshooting, performance tuning, and daily operationsArchitecture planning, implementation, and project deployment

While both roles require VMware certifications and involve working with VMware environments, the Sr Vmware Administrator primarily manages and maintains existing infrastructure, whereas the Vmware Engineer focuses on designing and deploying new VMware solutions. The administrator ensures smooth daily operations, while the engineer handles planning and implementation projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr VMware Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sr VMware Administrator, you need in-depth knowledge of virtualization technologies, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience with VMware platforms, often backed by certifications like VCP or VCAP. Proficiency with tools such as vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and scripting languages like PowerShell or Python is typically required. Outstanding problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure reliable virtual infrastructure management, quick resolution of issues, and efficient collaboration with IT teams to support business operations.
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Infographic showing various Sr Vmware Administrator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,229 per year, or $49.1 per hour.
NCIS Senior VMware Administrator/SAN Storage Administrator | Active TS/SCI clearance

NCIS Senior VMware Administrator/SAN Storage Administrator | Active TS/SCI clearance

GDIT

Quantico, VA • Hybrid

$111K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

DISA STIG, Netapp Storage Area Network (SAN) Administration, SAN Administration, VMware Administration

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Senior VMware Administrator/SAN Storage Administrator at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career.

This is a contingent position pending funding + contract award in the September 2026 timeframe.

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is an organization of approximately 2,000 personnel of which 700 serve at HQ and the remaining staff serve at offices worldwide. NCIS is the DON component with primary responsibility for criminal investigation, law enforcement (LE), counterterrorism (CT), counterintelligence (CI), and cyber matters. NCIS not only has primary responsibility for all criminal investigative, CI, CT, and cyber matters within the DON, but it also has exclusive investigative jurisdiction in non-combat matters involving actual, potential, or suspected criminal, terrorism, sabotage, espionage and subversive activities.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Senior VMware Administrator/SAN Storage Administrator, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the IT Technology Operations division within the NCIS ITD organization and performs the following responsibilities/functions:

  • Perform as the Lead on the Operations Team; manage people to include time and administrative tasks

  • Implement STIG releases across a variety of operating systems and applications

  • Tracks and remediates IAVM vulnerabilities

  • Manages ACAS vulnerability reports and remediates as required

  • Performs software upgrades, patch installs, firmware upgrades

  • Diagnosis and troubleshoot problems related to the OS, hardware, network, and related software

  • Daily written and oral communications with coworkers and leadership

  • Continual attention to periodic SCAP and STIG requirements needed to harden the servers

  • Troubleshoot and configure servers in a virtual environment using vSphere

  • Create scripts in various shells to automate daily and periodic tasks

  • Document work for leadership, update/create Standard Operating Procedures, and brief staff and customers various tasks

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Senior VMware Administrator/SAN Storage Administratormust have:

  • Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI clearance. A Top Secret with SCI eligibility is also acceptable.

  • Required Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience with systems administration

  • DoW system accreditation process

  • STIG checklist review process to include SCAP scans and implementation

  • Microsoft SCCM package creation and deployment

  • Group Policy Management administration to include policy creation and maintenance

  • Familiarity with Windows Server 2019 and Windows 10 including deployment via SCCM / standalone options

  • Improvingsystem operations and functionality, monitoring, and optimization of servers and workstations

  • Previous exposure with VMware virtual environments versions 7.x and 8.x

  • Familiarity with Cisco UCS and Cisco Hx Sytems

  • Experience with NETAPP SAN Systems and PureStorage

  • Required Certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE

  • Education: BS Degree or equivalent Computer Science or IT related degree

  • Location: Hybrid - 3 days onsite at Quantico, VA / 2 days remote

  • Position Availability: This is a contingent position pending funding + contract award in the September 2026 timeframe.

  • US Citizenship required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

  • Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

#NCIScareers

The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Quantico

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US