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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Virtualization Administrator - **Company:** Centurion Consulting Group, Llc - **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Data Integrity, Hyper-V, PowerCLI, Windows PowerShell, Systems Integration, VMware Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Azure Automation, Delivery Pipeline, Virtual Environment, Azure Powershell, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Vmware - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=64659d78629bb875 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Tooling?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience. * 5-7 yrs leading virtualization administration. * Demonstrated experience in leading the management of VMware, Hyper-V, or similar technologies. * Must have VCF experience. * Automating IT administration and server provisioning through tools such as Azure DevOps, Azure Automation, Azure CLI, PowerShell, VMWare PowerCLI, and Terraforms. * Integrating infrastructure tool APIs to enable the deployment of Infrastructure as Code integrated with CI/CD deployment pipelines. Preferred Skills * VMware Certified Professional (VCP) and Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate preferred. ## Description Centurion is currently seeking a Senior Virtualization Administrator who will be responsible for managing and maintaining the agency's virtualized infrastructure. This role involves overseeing the deployment, configuration, and support of virtual environments, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability. The virtual environment includes managing and maintaining on-prem hardware infrastructure (servers and storage), the on-prem hypervisor (vSphere), and cloud infrastructure provided by a CSP provided such as Microsoft Azure. Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include architecture, complex troubleshooting, overseeing upgrades and migrations, implementing backup and disaster recovery, automation, and providing mentorship to junior staff. * Designing, building, implementing, and troubleshooting information systems hosted on VMware, AWS, and Azure. * Leading system upgrades, migrations, and continue to evolve the existing architecture * Leading the installation, configuration, and maintenance of virtual machines (VMs) and virtual infrastructure across on-prem and CSP provided data centers. * Monitoring and optimizing the performance of virtual environments, ensuring efficient resource allocation. * Diagnosing and resolving complex issues related to virtualization, including VM performance, connectivity, and security. * Implementing and managing advanced backup and disaster recovery solutions for virtual environments. * Ensuring the security of virtual environments by applying patches, updates, and security configurations. * Maintaining comprehensive documentation of virtualization configurations, procedures, and policies. * Working closely with other IT teams to support virtualization needs and integrate virtual solutions with other systems. * Providing guidance and mentorship to junior virtualization administrators and other IT staff. * Researching and reporting on new technologies and how they provide value to the organization. * Implementing and managing backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data integrity and availability. ## Related Videos - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)