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D2 Technical Services

Senior VDI Engineer

Arnold, MO · On-site

$135 - $145K/hr

System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) or VMware vCenter 6.7 * Active Directory and Group Policy administration * Home directory, profile management, and desktop software provisioning Your ...

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Pentangle Tech

sil engineer1

Mossville, IL · On-site

Manage virtual machines using Windows Server OS, Linux, and Autonomy onboard software. * Perform system upgrades to Windows 2022. * Work within an isolated VLAN segmented network specifically for the ...

D2 Technical Services

Senior VDI Engineer

Arnold, MO

$135 - $145K/hr

System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) or VMware vCenter 6.7 * Active Directory and Group Policy administration * Home directory, profile management, and desktop software provisioning Your ...

New

D2 Technical Services

Senior VDI Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$145 - $155K/hr

System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) or VMware vCenter 6.7 * Active Directory and Group Policy administration * Home directory, profile management, and desktop software provisioning Your ...

Del Oro Consulting

Server System Engineer

Dublin, CA · Hybrid

$70 - $75/hr

Administer and engineer Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) environments. * Design and support Windows clustering and high-availability solutions. * Develop and maintain server ...

ASM Research

Hyper-V Administrator - Senior

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$74K - $100K/yr

Hyper-V 2016/2019/2022, System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM), Failover Clustering. * Knowledge: PowerShell automation, backup solutions, disaster recovery, Hyper-V Replica. * Microsoft ...

teKnoluxion

Senior VDI Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$122K - $149K/yr

System Center Virtual Machine Manager/Vmware Vcenter 6.7 * Active Directory/ Group Policies * Home Directory and Profile management Support Services * Desktop Software provisioning and Support ...

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teKnoluxion

Senior VDI Engineer

Springfield, VA

$122K - $149K/yr

System Center Virtual Machine Manager/Vmware Vcenter 6.7 * Active Directory/ Group Policies * Home Directory and Profile management Support Services * Desktop Software provisioning and Support ...

New

teKnoluxion

Senior VDI Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$122K - $149K/yr

System Center Virtual Machine Manager/Vmware Vcenter 6.7 * Active Directory/ Group Policies * Home Directory and Profile management Support Services * Desktop Software provisioning and Support ...

teKnoluxion

Senior VDI Engineer

Saint Louis, MO

$122K - $149K/yr

System Center Virtual Machine Manager/Vmware Vcenter 6.7 * Active Directory/ Group Policies * Home Directory and Profile management Support Services * Desktop Software provisioning and Support ...

GDIT

Senior VDI Engineer

Springfield, VA

$125K - $170K/yr

System Center Virtual Machine Manager/Vmware Vcenter 6.7 * Active Directory/ Group Policies * Home Directory and Profile management Support Services * Desktop Software provisioning and Support ...

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How much do virtual machine manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for virtual machine manager in the United States is $90,951.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Virtual Machine Managers when overseeing a large-scale virtualized environment?

Virtual Machine Managers often encounter challenges such as resource allocation, ensuring optimal performance, and maintaining security across multiple virtual machines. Balancing workloads, managing storage, and preventing resource contention require strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Additionally, keeping up with software updates, patch management, and troubleshooting issues in collaboration with network and security teams are essential parts of the role. Effective communication and continuous learning help overcome these challenges and ensure smooth operations.

What is a Virtual Machine Manager?

A Virtual Machine Manager (VMM), also known as a hypervisor, is software that allows multiple virtual machines (VMs) to run on a single physical computer. It manages the hardware resources and allocates them to each VM, enabling them to operate independently with their own operating systems and applications. VMMs are commonly used in data centers, server consolidation, cloud computing, and software testing environments because they improve resource utilization and provide flexibility. There are two main types: Type 1 (bare-metal) and Type 2 (hosted) hypervisors, each suited to different use cases.

What is the difference between Virtual Machine Manager vs Cloud Administrator?

AspectVirtual Machine ManagerCloud Administrator
CredentialsIT certifications (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Work EnvironmentData centers, virtualization platformsCloud platforms, remote environments
Industry UsageIT infrastructure, virtualizationCloud services, SaaS management
Primary FocusManaging virtual machines and hypervisorsManaging cloud resources and services

While both roles involve managing digital infrastructure, Virtual Machine Managers focus on virtualization platforms and hypervisors, whereas Cloud Administrators oversee cloud environments and services. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right skills to each role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Virtual Machine Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Virtual Machine Manager, you need a strong background in virtualization technologies, system administration, and network management, often supported by a degree in computer science or related certifications. Familiarity with hypervisors such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and tools like vCenter or System Center Virtual Machine Manager is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing virtual environments and coordinating with IT teams. These competencies ensure reliable system performance, security, and efficient resource utilization in complex IT infrastructures.
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Infographic showing various Virtual Machine Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $90,951 per year, or $43.7 per hour.

SIL Systems Engineer (2nd shift)

Pentangle Tech

Mossville, IL • On-site

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Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Title: SIL Systems Engineer (2nd shift)

Location: Mossville, IL
Duration: Long term
 
Job Description:

Join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting the MineStar Fleet Application, which enables autonomous trucks and staff vehicles. This role involves using fleet management systems to manage productivity and data at worksites. The position is primarily focused on testing engineering with some IT software components.

Responsibilities

  • Support the MineStar Fleet Application for autonomous trucks and staff vehicles.
  • Enable autonomous operations using Command for Hauling and MineStar Fleet applications.
  • Utilize fleet management systems to manage productivity and data at worksites.
  • Conduct testing in a scalability lab to simulate real mining site conditions.
  • Administer a dedicated server cluster using VMWare for virtual machine management.
  • Manage virtual machines using Windows Server OS, Linux, and Autonomy onboard software.
  • Perform system upgrades to Windows 2022.
  • Work within an isolated VLAN segmented network specifically for the team.

Essential Skills

  • 3-5 years of experience in relevant fields.
  • Experience in developing and executing test plans.
  • Proficiency in debugging and Software in the Loop (SIL).
  • Experience with IT software, especially VmWare.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Knowledge of Python and IP Networking.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree is required.
  • Willingness to work onsite fully.

Work Environment

This role requires full onsite work during the 2nd shift from 12 PM to 10 PM, four days a week. The work involves managing a significant number of virtual machines and working with advanced technologies in a dedicated facility.