IT Administrator Jobs in Virginia
IT Administrator jobs in Virginia are open across Herndon, Richmond, and Tysons and other Virginia metros, with employers like Amazon, Maximus, and M.C. Dean hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary
Our client is seeking a Splunk Engineer / Splunk Administrator to support, maintain, and optimize enterprise monitoring and observability platforms within a secure government contracting environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience administering Splunk environments, onboarding enterprise data sources, developing dashboards and alerts, troubleshooting platform issues, and supporting infrastructure and security operations teams. This individual will play a key role in improving operational visibility, platform performance, monitoring effectiveness, and enterprise observability capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain Splunk Enterprise environments
- Configure and support Search Heads, Indexers, Heavy Forwarders, and Universal Forwarders
- Develop dashboards, visualizations, reports, and alerts
- Onboard new data sources and integrate enterprise systems
- Troubleshoot Splunk performance and ingestion issues
- Optimize searches, indexing strategies, and platform health
- Partner with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams
- Support enterprise monitoring and observability initiatives
- Perform root cause analysis and operational troubleshooting
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and standards
- Support automation and continuous improvement efforts
- Evaluate and recommend improvements to monitoring capabilities
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of Splunk administration or engineering experience
- Strong knowledge of Splunk Enterprise
- Experience developing dashboards, alerts, and searches using SPL
- Experience onboarding and managing enterprise data sources
- Experience administering Search Heads, Indexers, and Forwarders
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience supporting enterprise production environments
- Understanding of Windows and/or Linux infrastructure
- Experience with monitoring, observability, or operational intelligence platforms
Preferred Qualifications
- Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)
- Splunk ITSI
- Splunk Cloud
- AWS and/or Azure exposure
- PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting
- VMware experience
- Active Directory experience
- ServiceNow integration experience
- Government contracting (GovCon) experience
- Familiarity with CUI, CMMC, or NIST 800-171 environments
Success Profile
- Hands-on Splunk engineering expert
- Strong ownership mentality
- Independent problem solver
- Process-oriented
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Effective communicator
- Comfortable balancing operational support with project work
- Passion for monitoring, automation, and continuous improvement
About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Information collected and processed through your application with INSPYR Solutions (including any job applications you choose to submit) is subject to INSPYR Solutions’ Privacy Policy and INSPYR Solutions’ AI and Automated Employment Decision Tool Policy: https://www.inspyrsolutions.com/policies/. By submitting an application, you are consenting to being contacted by INSPYR Solutions through phone, email, or text.
Position Summary
Our client is seeking a Splunk Engineer / Splunk Administrator to support, maintain, and optimize enterprise monitoring and observability platforms within a secure government contracting environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience administering Splunk environments, onboarding enterprise data sources, developing dashboards and alerts, troubleshooting platform issues, and supporting infrastructure and security operations teams. This individual will play a key role in improving operational visibility, platform performance, monitoring effectiveness, and enterprise observability capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain Splunk Enterprise environments
- Configure and support Search Heads, Indexers, Heavy Forwarders, and Universal Forwarders
- Develop dashboards, visualizations, reports, and alerts
- Onboard new data sources and integrate enterprise systems
- Troubleshoot Splunk performance and ingestion issues
- Optimize searches, indexing strategies, and platform health
- Partner with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams
- Support enterprise monitoring and observability initiatives
- Perform root cause analysis and operational troubleshooting
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and standards
- Support automation and continuous improvement efforts
- Evaluate and recommend improvements to monitoring capabilities
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of Splunk administration or engineering experience
- Strong knowledge of Splunk Enterprise
- Experience developing dashboards, alerts, and searches using SPL
- Experience onboarding and managing enterprise data sources
- Experience administering Search Heads, Indexers, and Forwarders
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience supporting enterprise production environments
- Understanding of Windows and/or Linux infrastructure
- Experience with monitoring, observability, or operational intelligence platforms
Preferred Qualifications
- Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)
- Splunk ITSI
- Splunk Cloud
- AWS and/or Azure exposure
- PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting
- VMware experience
- Active Directory experience
- ServiceNow integration experience
- Government contracting (GovCon) experience
- Familiarity with CUI, CMMC, or NIST 800-171 environments
Success Profile
- Hands-on Splunk engineering expert
- Strong ownership mentality
- Independent problem solver
- Process-oriented
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Effective communicator
- Comfortable balancing operational support with project work
- Passion for monitoring, automation, and continuous improvement
About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Information collected and processed through your application with INSPYR Solutions (including any job applications you choose to submit) is subject to INSPYR Solutions’ Privacy Policy and INSPYR Solutions’ AI and Automated Employment Decision Tool Policy: https://www.inspyrsolutions.com/policies/. By submitting an application, you are consenting to being contacted by INSPYR Solutions through phone, email, or text.
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IT Administrator Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon39
- Maximus21
- M.C. Dean14
- BAE Systems USA9
- GlobalPoint7
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software114
- Consulting & Professional Services60
- Education32
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Banking & Financial Services6
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in IT administrator jobs across Virginia.
- Experience managing Windows Server and Active Directory environments
- Hands-on knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN
- CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or equivalent certification
- Proficiency with ticketing and ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow or Jira Service Management
- Experience with virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V
- Familiarity with cloud administration in Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
IT Administrator Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How many IT administrator jobs are there in Virginia?
There are 270+ IT administrator openings in Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Herndon, Richmond, and Tysons. New positions post regularly as employers across Virginia hire.
How much do IT administrators make in Virginia?
IT administrators in Virginia earn a median of about $109,610 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,580 for the lowest 10% to over $170,110 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Virginia cities have the most IT administrator jobs?
Herndon, Richmond, and Tysons have the most IT administrator openings in Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire IT administrators in Virginia?
Employers hiring IT administrators in Virginia include Amazon, Maximus, and M.C. Dean, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote IT administrator jobs in Virginia?
Yes. About 15% of IT administrator openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Virginia metros.
How do I apply for IT administrator jobs in Virginia?
You can apply to IT administrator jobs in Virginia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Virginia location, then apply to each one that fits.
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