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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VMware Administrator - Top Secret Clearance - **Company:** DUNHILL PROFESSIONAL SEARCH - **Location:** Hanover, VA, United States - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $102,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Data Stores, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Monitoring of Systems, Issue Tracking Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Linux System Administration, Networking Basics, Open VSwitch, Storage Virtualization, TCP/IP, VMware Infrastructure, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, VMware Virtualization, VMware VSphere, Virtual Environment, Templating, Information Technology, Vcenter, Data Management, Veeam, Servicenow, Vmware - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9179671/vmware-administrator-top-secret-clearance ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; or Associate degree + 2 years additional relevant experience; or 4 years additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree. * 1+ years of VMware virtualization support. * Experience with an ITSM incident tracking system (ServiceNow preferred). * Demonstrated experience troubleshooting VM performance, storage, and networking issues within a virtualized environment. * Top Secret clearance required * Security + certification Other Job-Specific Skills * Working knowledge of VMware NSX, vSAN, and vRealize/Aria Suite. * Familiarity with Windows Server and/or Linux server administration in a virtualized environment. * Understanding of enterprise storage concepts (SAN/NAS, LUNs, datastores) and networking fundamentals (VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS). * Familiarity with ITIL v4 practices for incident, problem, and change management. * Knowledge of DoD/federal security compliance standards (STIGs, RMF) a plus, if supporting government clients. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and tickets in a fast-paced enterprise environment. ## Description Responsible for providing Tier II technical support for enterprise virtualization infrastructure, with a focus on VMware technologies (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, NSX). Serves as an escalation point for Tier I Service Desk staff on virtualization-related incidents, performing advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system maintenance to ensure availability, performance, and stability of the virtual environment., * Provide Tier II escalation support for incidents involving VMware, virtual machines, and related virtualization infrastructure. * Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to VM performance, host connectivity, storage (vSAN/SAN/NAS datastores), networking (vSwitch, distributed switches, NSX), snapshots, and cluster/HA/DRS configurations. * Perform VM provisioning, cloning, templating, and decommissioning in accordance with change management procedures. * Monitor virtual environment health using tools such as vRealize Operations (Aria Operations), vCenter alarms, and enterprise monitoring platforms; proactively identify and remediate capacity, performance, or configuration issues. * Document, track, and update incidents and service requests in the ITSM ticketing system (e.g., ServiceNow), ensuring resolution within SLA. * Assist with backup and disaster recovery processes for virtualized systems (e.g., Veeam, VMware SRM) and support recovery testing. * Support security hardening, compliance scanning, and remediation of virtual infrastructure per organizational and government security requirements (e.g., STIGs). * Collaborate with Tier I Service Desk to provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and escalation criteria for VMware-related tickets. ## Related Videos - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job)