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Senior VMware Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$58.75 - $73.25/hr

VMware ESXi, VMware vCenter, VMware HA/DRS, VMware Lifecycle Manager, VMware Distributed Switches, vMotion and Storage vMotion • Experience supporting Dell and Nutanix infrastructure platforms. • ...

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 ...

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 ...

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How much do vmware esxi jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 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?

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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Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Role: VMWare ESXi SME
Location: Houston, TX
Mode: Contract
Must Have Skills: Virtualization, Vmware ESXI, Vaeem, SCCM, HCI Management & Windows
Role Summary
We are seeking a Compute Engineer with hands on experience in Windows Server administration and server build activities The ideal candidate will be responsible for provisioning configuring maintaining and supporting Windows server infrastructure while ensuring high availability performance and security of enterprise systems
Key Responsibilities
  • Build configure and deploy Windows Server environments Windows Server 2016 2019 2022
  • Perform server provisioning OS installation domain joining and postbuild hardening activities
  • Administer and support Active Directory Group Policies GPO DNS and DHCP services
  • Perform routine server health checks troubleshooting and performance monitoring
  • Execute Windows server patching upgrades and vulnerability remediation activities
  • Support server decommissioning and lifecycle management activities
  • Troubleshoot OS hardware networking and applicationrelated issues
  • Work closely with infrastructure security and application teams during deployments and maintenance activities
  • Maintain technical documentation SOPs and change records
  • Participate in incident problem and change management processes following ITIL best practices
  • Support data center operations and onsite serverrelated activities as required

Required Technical Skills
  • Strong experience with Windows Server 2016 2019 2022 administration
  • Handson experience in new server build and provisioning activities
  • Good understanding of
  • Active Directory
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • Group Policy GPO
  • Windows Security Hardening
  • Experience with Windows patch management and vulnerability remediation
  • Knowledge of VMware virtualization environments
  • Familiarity with server monitoring and troubleshooting tools
  • Basic PowerShell scripting knowledge
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals TCPIP DNS Firewall concepts

Preferred Skills
  • Experience with VMware ESXivSphere
  • Exposure to Azure cloud environments
  • Knowledge of server backup and recovery processes
  • ITIL Foundation certification
  • Experience working in enterprise data center environments

Soft Skills
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work effectively with global teams and stakeholders
  • Customer focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving

Education
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field

Mandatory Skills : VMWare ESXi
Good to Have Skills : Windows Server