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Entarian

System Administrator SME

Colorado Springs, CO

$115K - $165K/yr

The System Administrator SME functions as a technical expert for virtual machine and virtualization administrator support for the Wideband SATCOM Operational Management System (WSOMS). Salary range ...

Entarian

System Administrator SME

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$115K - $165K/yr

The System Administrator SME functions as a technical expert for virtual machine and virtualization administrator support for the Wideband SATCOM Operational Management System (WSOMS). Salary range ...

JS Consulting

Windows and Virtualization Admin

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

$43.25 - $54/hr

Job Title- Windows and Virtualization Admin Project Location - Onsite in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Duration- 6+ months contract Visa- USC/ GC Background Checks: Enhanced background check required ...

Entarian

System Administrator SME

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$115K - $165K/yr

The System Administrator SME functions as a technical expert for virtual machine and virtualization administrator support for the Wideband SATCOM Operational Management System (WSOMS). Salary range ...

Entarian

System Administrator SME

Colorado Springs, CO

$115K - $165K/yr

The System Administrator SME functions as a technical expert for virtual machine and virtualization administrator support for the Wideband SATCOM Operational Management System (WSOMS). Salary range ...

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How much do virtualization administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for virtualization administrator in the United States is $110,278.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $139,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a virtualization administrator?

A Virtualization Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's virtualized infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networking. They deploy, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or Citrix. Their role ensures optimal performance, scalability, and security of virtual environments. They also collaborate with IT teams to implement virtualization best practices and disaster recovery solutions.

What are the main day-to-day responsibilities of a virtualization administrator?

A Virtualization Administrator is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining virtualization platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of virtual machines and infrastructure. Day-to-day tasks often include monitoring system health, applying patches and updates, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing resource allocation. You will also collaborate closely with network engineers, security teams, and application administrators to support business needs and address escalated problems. This role offers a dynamic environment where proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement are highly valued.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the virtualization administrator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Virtualization Administrator, you need a solid background in systems administration, virtualization platforms (such as VMware or Hyper-V), and troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues, typically supported by a degree in IT or related certifications. Familiarity with tools like vSphere, PowerShell scripting, and certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator is highly valuable. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical teams set top candidates apart. These abilities are essential to ensure effective deployment, management, and optimization of virtual environments, ultimately supporting organizational IT goals.

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Infographic showing various Virtualization Administrator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,278 per year, or $53 per hour.

Virtualization Administrator

Digital Consultants, LLC

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Description:

Leading with our people, Digital Consultants mission is to deliver the highest level of professional solutions while being a trusted partner and advisor to our customers. With a culture of practicality, opportunity, and creativity we remain dedicated to being honest, trustworthy, respectful, and ethical in everything we do. We are a certified SBA 8(a) small, disadvantaged business that supports multiple IT customers within the Federal, civilian and private sectors. Digital Consultants also offers our employees growth opportunities, competitive wages, and a full benefits package. Our founding principles, Fairness and Common Sense, make working here more than a job, it’s the Digital family.


Digital Consultants is seeking a Virtualization Administrator to support the Tier 1 Help Desk for US Army North, located at Fort Sam Houston, a US Army post in San Antonio, TX. The Tier 1 Help Desk provides local desktop support to approximately 900 users operating approximately 1,500 NIPRNET Computers, 70 multi-function devices (printers), 1,000 wireless devices (smart phones etc.) and various other endpoints. The Help Desk also provides telephonic support to approximately 300 forward stationed users at various locations throughout the United States. The Virtual Administrator provides support for classified (Up to SECRET) to include Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) and Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI/Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) installation and troubleshooting.


Duties to include:

  • Primary escalation engineer for VMware, ESXI and vSphere issues.
  • Have experience with VMWare STIGS in a DOD environment.
  • Have experience configuring Certificate based logons (CAC).
  • Install new applications and helps configure them including web servers, OS, and infrastructure components.
  • Work on desktop deployments, imaging, troubleshooting and account creations.
  • Create and manage data backup on external hard drives.
  • Develop recovery programs in case of any loss due to natural or man-made disasters.
  • Continuously improve the server's performance by tracking and solving the issues faced by users.
  • Assists with restorations, application installation, testing, Tier 2 and Tier 3 support, and troubleshooting issues
  • Analyzes and fixes performance issues related to networking and OS and provides application upgrades
  • Responsible for configuration management, monitoring, and maintenance of all hosted servers
  • Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
  • Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization's objectives
  • Support surge requirements of 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during key exercises or real-world events.
Requirements:
  • Clearance: Active Secret
  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Certifications: DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification, Desire VMware System Administration (vSphere 7.X, vCenter, vCOPS, SRM)
  • Over 5 years of experience and have detailed understanding of VMware Virtualization Technology.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised and as member of a team.

Digital Consultants, an inclusive and welcoming company, is fully committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, Veterans status or any other protected characteristic.


We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process. If you need assistance navigating Digital Consultants job openings or applying for a position, please send an email to recruiting@digiconintl.com or call 571-306-3444. Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.