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Senior VMware Engineer

Washington, DC

$59 - $73.50/hr

Configure and manage VMware vCenter, ESXi hosts, distributed virtual switches (VDS), storage integration, and high availability configurations. * Implement and maintain VMware features including HA ...

Senior VMware Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$59 - $73.50/hr

Configure and manage VMware vCenter, ESXi hosts, distributed virtual switches (VDS), storage integration, and high availability configurations. * Implement and maintain VMware features including HA ...

Senior VMware Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

Configure and manage VMware vCenter, ESXi hosts, distributed virtual switches (VDS), storage integration, and high availability configurations. * Implement and maintain VMware features including HA ...

Systems VMware Engineer

Chicago, IL

$53.50 - $67/hr

Open Systems, Windows Server, and various others to provide a virtual platform for RHEL, Windows, and appliances using VMware ESXi . Network and Storage teams to create/support the virtual platform ...

VMware Administrator

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$75K - $110K/yr

Configure and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and other VMware components. * Monitor virtual infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ...

VMware Administrator

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$75K - $110K/yr

Configure and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and other VMware components. * Monitor virtual infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ...

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How much do vmware esxi jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for vmware esxi in the United States is $60.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57.21 and $66.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a VMware ESXi professional, you need in-depth knowledge of virtualization concepts, server administration, and network management, usually backed by experience with VMware platforms. Familiarity with VMware vSphere, ESXi hypervisors, and certifications like VMware Certified Professional (VCP) are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills in this field. These skills ensure virtual environments are deployed, maintained, and secured efficiently to support business continuity and IT scalability.

What is a VMware ESXi job?

A VMware ESXi job typically involves managing, configuring, and troubleshooting VMware ESXi, a bare-metal hypervisor used for server virtualization. Professionals in this role deploy and maintain virtual machines (VMs), optimize system performance, and ensure high availability of virtualized environments. Responsibilities may include patch management, storage configuration, networking, and security hardening. This job is essential in IT infrastructure, helping organizations maximize hardware efficiency and scalability.

What are the typical responsibilities of a VMware ESXi administrator on a daily basis?

A VMware ESXi administrator is typically responsible for deploying, configuring, and maintaining virtual infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and high availability of virtual machines. Daily tasks may include monitoring ESXi hosts, troubleshooting hardware or software issues, performing backups, patching, and managing storage resources. Administrators also work closely with IT teams to implement security updates and support ongoing projects that require virtual resources. Collaborating with colleagues across network, storage, and security teams is common, making this a dynamic and integral position in the IT department.

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VMware (ESXi) Engineer with Security Clearance

VMware (ESXi) Engineer with Security Clearance

SecureVision

Springfield, VA

$54.50 - $68/hr

Other

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

VMware (ESXi) Engineer Responsibilities:
Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing compute systems Performs complex systems engineering design work that may include but not limited to, compute architecture analysis and design, monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, hardware break/fix, and implementing best security practices within the ESXi Virtual Hosted Environment. Responsibilities: • Plan upgrades of operating systems and designs systems enhancements. • Develops documentation on new or existing systems. • Develops and conducts tests to ensure systems meet documented user requirements. • Identifies, analyzes, and resolves system problems. • Provides system/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance. • Determines system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. • Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced systems engineers and may have supervisory responsibility. • May serve as a technical team or task lead. • Serves as liaison with clients, participating in meetings to ensure client needs are met. • Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned. • Participates in special projects as required. EDUCATION
BA/BS QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of related systems engineering experience
VMware virtualization expertise is required to support both onsite and remote site activities. • Install, configure and manage VMware virtualization environment components (vSphere, VMware Aria Automation (vRA) VMware Aria Operations (vROPs), ESXi, NSX/NSX-T). • Provide Operation and Sustainment support for the virtualization environment. • Ensure virtualization systems are compliant within required security standards. • Develop and maintain O&S Standard Operating Procedures for VMware virtualization environment. • Support diagnoses and troubleshooting of problems with the virtualization environment including Microsoft Windows and Linux O/S systems. • Within established procedures, responds to end user requests for technical support and assistance. • Support off-hours maintenance activities. • Support the Certification and Accreditation process for virtualization hosts. • Gain familiarity with current data center infrastructure. • Maintain current industry knowledge of development concept, practices and procedures • Develop an in-depth understanding of the ITEMS UDS baseline capabilities, design and objectives. • Hands-on experience designing and implementing VMware Aria Operations and/or Log Insight in a production environment, to include developing policies and custom dashboards. • IAT II (Security+) certification Skills and Abilities: • Advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles, methods, and techniques. • Knowledge of the current industry hardware, software, and equipment. • Professional certification in one or more relevant technologies. Required Skills: • VMware ESX 6.7/7.0/8.0 • VMware Aria Operations 8.X • VMware Aria Automation 8.X • VMware NSX/NSX-T • Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 • Unix/Linux familiarity • Windows 10/11 • TCP/IP, DNS, Local Area Networking, AD, GPO
A candidate should have current VMware and/or Cisco UCS experience in their current job or within the last 2 years , with VMware and/or UCS certification preferred, but not required. Desired Skills: • •Cloud experience (AWS, Azure) • •Cisco UCS Cloud Platform • •VMware NSX/NSX-T • •Experience creating and implementing workflows and blueprints for use with VMware Aria Automation solution • •Service Now Experience a plus • •Technical written & verbal communication skills (technical writing) • •Experience supporting Intelligence and/or DoD Customers TS/SCI clearance required • Location: Customer Site • US Citizenship Required   If interested, please send resumes to .