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$90 - $120/hr

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How much do vmware system administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for vmware system administrator in the United States is $88,927.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a VMware system administrator?

VMware System Administrators are IT professionals who specialize in managing and maintaining virtualized environments using VMware technologies. They are responsible for installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting VMware vSphere environments, including virtual machines, networks, and storage. Their role ensures high availability, performance, and security of virtual infrastructure, supporting business operations and scalability. Additionally, they handle software updates, backups, disaster recovery planning, and may assist with capacity planning and resource optimization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a VMware system administrator?

To thrive as a VMware System Administrator, you need a solid understanding of virtualization technologies, network configuration, and system troubleshooting, typically supported by a degree in IT or related fields and VMware certifications like VCP. Experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter Server, and related monitoring and backup tools is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication set outstanding professionals apart in this role. These skills are vital for ensuring robust, secure, and efficient virtual environments that support business operations.

What are the main challenges faced by VMware system administrators when managing large-scale virtual environments?

VMware System Administrators often encounter challenges such as keeping up with rapid technological changes, ensuring optimal performance across multiple virtual machines, and maintaining robust security protocols. Troubleshooting issues that affect performance or availability can be complex, especially in environments with high resource demands or frequent changes. Effective collaboration with network, storage, and security teams is essential to address these challenges and ensure seamless operations.

What is the difference between Vmware System Administrator vs Network Administrator?

AspectVmware System AdministratorNetwork Administrator
CertificationsVMware Certified Professional (VCP), CompTIA Server+Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentData centers, virtualized environments, cloud infrastructureNetwork infrastructure, routers, switches, firewalls
Primary ResponsibilitiesManaging VMware virtualization, configuring virtual machines, ensuring system uptimeMaintaining network hardware, troubleshooting connectivity issues, network security

While both roles involve IT infrastructure, a VMware System Administrator focuses on managing virtualized environments using VMware technologies, whereas a Network Administrator handles physical and network hardware to ensure connectivity and security. Both roles require specific certifications and work in related environments, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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What states have the most Vmware System Administrator jobs?

States with the most job openings for Vmware System Administrator jobs include:

Infographic showing various Vmware System Administrator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $88,927 per year, or $42.8 per hour.

System Administrator (VMWare/SAN)

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC

Honolulu, HI โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is looking for a System Administrator (VMWare/SAN) to support our government customer at Fort Shafter, Hawai'i. ย 

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide enterprise storage and data protection/recovery services. ย Centrally operate, maintain, secure, and administer related equipment/solutions/tools on multiple enclaves located in remote datacenters across the DoDIN-A Pacific Theater.
  • Manage capacity andย performanceย in accordance with required service levels, leveraging clustered, high availability configurations.
  • Manage user access controls to VM and SAN storage resources, such as user credentials, SAN fabric and system/switch access control list (ACL) configurations.
  • Perform periodic system operations checks and required status reporting.
  • Implement, expand, upgrade, harden and provision approved resources following required change and configuration management policies and procedures.
  • Manage and monitor trouble tickets and change tasks daily.
  • Coordinate and deconflict efforts with other technical teams as needed, such as Networks, Virtualization, Active Directory, and Cyber Security/Compliance.
  • Execute authorized service interruption (ASI) maintenance actions with minimal impact to users and services, as needed (sometimes after-hours).
  • Participate in cyber security inspections and exercises as directed.
  • Comply with all related contract Performance Work Statement (PWS) and related Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

HOURS:ย 10x5 Core hours for team coverage (8x5 on-site shifts per employee).

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field, preferred.
  • Must meet at least one baseline IA certification under the IAT IIl position category per DoD 8570.01-M upon date of hire.
  • Must meet designated Computing Environment (CE) certification (VMware vSphere 8 or storage vendor-approved certification) within 6 months of hire.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Enterprise Storage Administration and/or hyper-converged stack experience (e.g. Dell Compellent, HP 3PAR, NetApp FlexPod, Dell VxRail, data protection platforms, etc.). ย Experience installing, cabling, configuring, and provisioning with vendor engineering assistance. ย Prefer experience with Continuity of Operations (COOP) / Disaster Recovery (DR) principles, tools, and related Business Continuity Planning (BCP). ย Prefer experience with backup and recovery (BUR) tool administration (such as NetBackup, Commvault or similar).
  • Enterprise System Administration experience on Microsoft Windows Server platforms (Win2016 or Win2019). ย Understand a wide array of server grade applications to include Windows/Azure Active Directory services, Group Policy Objects, server hardening, security patch and PKI certificate management, and access controls. ย Enterprise Application and/or Database Administration experience is preferred (such as IIS, SharePoint, MS MECM/SCCM/SCOM, or NAS Fileshare administration). ย Familiar with running PowerShell / other script command line (CLI) commands.
  • Enterprise Network Administration experience. ย Knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP network architecture and implementation; understand the fundamentals of switch and SAN protocols, architectures, and management. ย Prefer Cisco switch experience for ethernet and fiber channel fabric configurations.
  • Enterprise Server Virtualization experience with VMware vSphere or MS Hyper-V management GUI's. ย Familiar with hypervisor hosts, virtual servers, and related capabilities/services/benefits.
  • Knowledge and understanding of DoD information assurance / cyber security principles and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. Prefer experience with cybersecurity inspections and artifact creation. ย Prefer experience with DoD DISA STIG's and related tools/products (DoD Enterprise Security Services tools) as well as cybersecurity service provider (CSSP) requirements.
  • Prefer knowledge/experience with datacenter operations, to include house power, power distribution units (PDU's), HVAC, rack elevations and equipment cable management. ย Experience interfacing with local datacenter personnel as needed for touch labor planning and assistance, across multiple time zones.
  • Prefer knowledge/experience administering, or migrating to Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, Hybrid Cloud services and Cloud solutions.
  • Prefer experience executing ITIL / ITSM service process policies and procedures, including incident management, change/configuration management, asset management, vendor relationship management, and IT project management.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Minimum Secret clearance (must be TS eligible based on investigation type T5.)

COMPENSATION DETAILS:

  • $136,000.00ย 
  • The compensation range or hourly rate provided is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and applicable laws.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please clickย hereย to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

As a part of BSNC, Bering- Alakaina Holdings gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: BSNC shareholders, descendants, shareholder spouses, current employees, and outside candidates. The BSNC Shareholder Development department tracks and monitors the implementation of the Shareholder Hire Preference across its operations.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses and includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kupono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; ย Po`okela Solutions, LLC; ย Kikaha Solutions, LLC;ย and Pololei Solutions, LLC.

For additional information, please visit www.beringalakaina.com

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