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Virtual Machine Jobs in Idaho (NOW HIRING)

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

$61K - $141K/yr

Experience with maintaining VMware and Hyper-V hosts and virtual machines (VMs) and maintaining Network Appliance storage arrays or technologies * Experience with NESSUS vulnerability scanning

GDIT

JR. Mechanical Technician

Bayview, ID · On-site

$19.55 - $26.45/hr

Yes JR. MACHINERY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - GDIT General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT ... You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your ...

Datavant

Health Information Specialist II

Boise, ID · On-site

$94K - $95K/yr

Comprehensive onsite/virtual training program followed by job shadowing with an assigned mentor ... Comfortable utilizing phones, fax machine, printers, and other general office equipment on a ...

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What is a virtual machine?

A virtual machine (VM) is a software-based simulation of a physical computer that runs an operating system and applications just like a real computer. VMs allow you to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine, isolating each environment for security and flexibility. They are commonly used for software development, testing, server consolidation, and running legacy applications. Virtual machines are managed by a hypervisor, which allocates resources and ensures separation between VMs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a virtual machine engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Virtual Machine Engineer, you need expertise in virtualization technologies, operating systems, and system architecture, usually supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, and tools like vSphere or VirtualBox, along with relevant certifications like VCP or RHCE, is highly valuable. Problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing complex environments and collaborating with IT teams. These skills ensure reliable deployment, maintenance, and optimization of virtual infrastructures, which are critical for modern business operations.

What are some common challenges faced by virtual machine administrators, and how can they be addressed?

Virtual Machine administrators often encounter challenges such as resource allocation conflicts, performance bottlenecks, and ensuring security across multiple virtual environments. Addressing these issues typically involves careful monitoring of resource usage, implementing automation for scaling, and staying up-to-date with security patches. Collaboration with network and storage teams is also essential to maintain optimal performance and prevent downtime.

What is the difference between Virtual Machine vs Cloud Engineer?

AspectVirtual MachineCloud Engineer
Required CredentialsIT certifications, virtualization knowledgeCloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure), programming skills
Work EnvironmentData centers, local servers, virtualization platformsCloud platforms, remote environments, development tools
Employer & Industry UsageIT departments, data centers, hosting providersTech companies, startups, enterprises adopting cloud solutions
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding virtualization technologyCloud infrastructure and deployment strategies

While Virtual Machines focus on creating virtualized hardware environments within physical servers, Cloud Engineers design, implement, and manage cloud-based infrastructure and services. Both roles require technical expertise, but Virtual Machines are a component used within cloud environments managed by Cloud Engineers. Understanding both helps organizations optimize their IT infrastructure effectively.

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The most popular types of Machine jobs in Idaho are:

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Infographic showing various Virtual Machine job openings in Idaho as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Remote job distribution.

Senior Systems Engineer II (Backup)

Agile Defense

Pocatello, ID • On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 hours ago

Job description

About Agile Defense
 
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
 
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.

Requisition #: 1753
Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer II (Backup)
Location: On-Site, Pocatello, ID & Huntsville, AL
Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI, Must Have Clearance to Start
Job Description

Overview

This role is responsible for designing, deploying, testing, and maintaining the organization's backup systems and all related components. This includes working with SAN, NAS, tape systems, local disk, Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and other storage technologies. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Design, implement, and support the organization's backup infrastructure. 

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for all backup environments. 

  • Build and maintain backup solutions for both physical and virtual machines across Linux and Windows, using OEM and thirdparty tools. 

  • Configure and provision backups for Linux and Windows servers. 

  • Strengthen and maintain security throughout the backup environment. 

  • Monitor backups, resolve issues, troubleshoot failures, address performance bottlenecks, and configure alerting for proactive response. 

  • Install, configure, test, and maintain system management tools, SAN and tape infrastructure, and server plugins, ensuring all hardware, software, firmware, and patches stay current. 

  • Ensure high system availability by verifying data replication, failover copies, and redundant datasets. 

  • Monitor and test application performance, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with developers on solutions. 

  • Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies. 

  • Write and maintain scripts to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention (including IaaS backup monitoring). 

  • Support the design of information and operational support systems. 

  • Provide Tier 3 support. 

  • Work with vendors and other IT teams to resolve issues. 

  • Maintain thorough and uptodate technical documentation, including inventory, patch levels, system configuration details, hostnames, IPs, and credentials. 

  • Integrate systems with Linux and Windows as needed for core services. 

  • Document system configurations such as passwords, access controls, version/revision numbers, patch levels, and hardware inventory. 

  • Train government staff and transfer knowledge using industry best practices. 

  • Provide realtime reporting on backup storage usage, performance metrics, availability, and trends for tape and disk systems. 

Education, Background and Years of Experience
  • A minimum of 6 years' experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions is required.
  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Experience in Cohesity NetBackup and IBM Spectrum Product Suite is preferred.
  • Experience with enterprise storage technology is preferred.
Required Skills
A minimum of 6 years of experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions is required
 
Preferred Skills
  • Cohesity -Data Protect
  • Other Cohesity systems
  • Q-star Technologies
  • Oracle tape libraries
  • Quantum tape libraries
  • Spectra Logic - BlackPearl
  • Spectra Logic - Spectra Stack tape library
Working Conditions
Office environment.  Occasionally lift 50+ lbs in teams.
Our Core Values
 
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 
 
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
 
  • Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
  • Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
  • Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
  • Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
  • Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
  • Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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