VMware Administrator

ManTech; Norfolk (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

ManTech seeks a VMware Administrator to join our team in Norfolk, Virginia. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and managing VMware vSphere infrastructure, including vCenter Server and ESXi hosts, with strong troubleshooting and optimization skills.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma and 5+ years of VMware experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates must have US citizenship and an active Secret clearance. This is an onsite position with potential travel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years of VMware vSphere experience
• Proficiency in VMware vSphere, vCenter Server, and ESXi administration
• Strong virtualization concepts and best practices
• Experience with storage, networking, and server hardware
• Excellent troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and configure VMware vSphere servers.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize VMware infrastructure performance.
• Manage VMware vCenter Server, including resource allocation and performance tuning.
• Plan and execute VMware ESXi host upgrades, patches, and security enhancements.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate VMware with storage, network, and other systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation for VMware configurations and procedures.
• Provide technical support to end-users and other IT teams as needed.

Skills

VMware vSphere expertise

VMware vCenter Server administration

ESXi administration

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

VMware vSphere

VMware vCenter Server

ESXi

Job description

General information

Requisition # R70706

Locations USA-VA-Norfolk

Posting Date 09/11/2026

Security Clearance Required Secret

Remote Type Onsite

Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented VMware Administrator to join our team in Norfolk, Virginia. The position is onsite

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, deploy, and configure VMware vSphere servers.


• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize VMware infrastructure performance.


• Manage VMware vCenter Server, including resource allocation, and performance tuning.


• Plan and execute VMware ESXi host upgrades, patches, and security enhancements.


• Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate VMware infrastructure with storage, network, and other systems.


• Develop and maintain documentation for VMware infrastructure configurations, procedures, and best practices.


• Provide technical support and assistance to end-users and other IT teams as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma


• 5+ years of experience in managing VMware vSphere environments


• Proficiency in VMware vSphere, vCenter Server, and ESXi administration


• Strong understanding and experience with virtualization concepts, technologies, and best practices


• Experience with storage, networking, and server hardware technologies


• Excellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification preferred


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Clearance Requirements:

• US citizenship required and an active Secret security clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%


• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.


• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.


• Up to 25% travel required or as needed.

The projected compensation range for this position is $89,100.00-$148,200.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information.