Director, Infrastructure Jobs

Find Director, Infrastructure opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can explore vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Directors of Infrastructure lead the systems, platforms, and teams that keep organizations secure, reliable, and ready to grow. Roles vary by employer and may focus on IT operations, cloud infrastructure, networking, data centers, enterprise platforms, or a combination of these areas.

What Does a Director of Infrastructure Do?

A Director of Infrastructure sets strategy and oversees the design, operation, and improvement of an organization’s technology foundations. Typical responsibilities include managing infrastructure teams and budgets, guiding cloud and data center initiatives, strengthening cybersecurity and resilience, and ensuring systems meet business needs. The role often partners with security, engineering, finance, and executive leaders.

Skills and Experience Employers Look For

Employers commonly seek substantial experience leading infrastructure or IT operations, along with strong communication, planning, and people-management skills. Depending on the position, useful expertise may include cloud platforms, networks, virtualization, storage, identity and access management, disaster recovery, IT service management, and vendor oversight. Familiarity with frameworks such as ITIL or relevant cloud and security certifications may also be valuable.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Director-level infrastructure roles can be found across industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and enterprise business. Scope, location, company size, and technical specialization influence compensation and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced leaders discover roles aligned with their background and career goals.

Find Director, Infrastructure Jobs on Ladders

Explore current openings and compare leadership opportunities by employer, location, and area of focus. Whether you specialize in cloud modernization, enterprise IT, network strategy, or resilient operations, Ladders can help you find a next-step role that matches your experience.

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$175K - $210K *

Transform infrastructure engineering by leading a global team to develop and implement design standards for AI factories, ensuring consistency and efficiency across projects while driving innovation a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $193K *

Drive transformation and leadership of technical delivery across Enterprise Infrastructure and Information Security, optimizing processes and fostering cross-functional collaboration for improved orga...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $200K *

Champion the security design and delivery for hyperscale projects, ensuring comprehensive protection through physical and electronic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish stand...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $250K *

Help us build a high-performing infrastructure team that drives operational excellence and reliability. Lead a diverse group of engineers, manage budgets, and modernize technology while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $100K *

Drive the design and management of high-performing cloud infrastructures, ensuring their availability, performance, and security. Collaborate with teams to implement automations and improve systems wh...

Michigan, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$129K - $212K *

Lead comprehensive infrastructure financing initiatives, enhancing client operations through strategic financial planning and risk management, while mentoring less experienced colleagues to promote gr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$225K - $325K *

Drive transformative initiatives in cloud infrastructure engineering, ensuring high availability and performance across global networking, HPC systems, and distributed storage, while mentoring teams t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the preconstruction process for a major data center campus, guiding it from design through procurement and ensuring alignment with budget and schedule goals. Lead a team, set standards, and in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $340K *

Champion construction delivery excellence across global data center sites, managing GC performance and budgets of $25M+. Lead strategy, negotiate contracts, and represent construction risks to executi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to lead a dedicated team in project management, overseeing preconstruction planning, execution, and delivery for solar and energy storage projects. Drive strategies, ensure profitability, and...

Richmond, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$154K - $260K *

Join an innovative team to lead and evolve critical Core Infrastructure. Oversee infrastructure strategy, improve operational health, and drive automation to boost performance across a globally distri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $184K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building scalable, efficient infrastructure systems. Leverage your technical and leadership skills to enhance operational health while guiding a global team to meet str...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Lead our initiatives in designing and constructing innovative water and carbon capture facilities globally. Collaborate across teams to ensure project success within budget and timeline while promotin...

California, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$141K - $172K *

Tackle operational challenges by leading large-scale project management initiatives, driving efficiency, and fostering client relationships to optimize growth and sustainability in critical infrastruc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $197K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic client relationships and projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector. Empower teams through mentorship while driving b...

Birmingham, ALRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $200K *

Manage and lead the infrastructure strategy for cloud and developer systems, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhanc...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Transform large-scale data center projects by leading innovative structural engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and sustainability in design, while managing...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategy and innovation in web3 technologies. Shape the future of decentralized systems while ensuring top-tier security and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform software delivery by leading a skilled team in the execution of DevOps strategies, driving automation, and optimizing cloud infrastructure for performance, security, and resilience across or...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to drive operational excellence across Business Units, ensuring accurate forecasting, insightful reporting, and effective execution. Collaborate closely with GMs to enhance perform...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $211K *

Lead the charge in shaping and optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure services, ensuring security, reliability, and continuous improvement across cloud and on-premises environments while developing a...

New Hampshire, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead and optimize PMO strategies for major aviation and infrastructure programs. Drive governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement while mentoring a high-performing team to ensure project...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving the future of construction by leading preconstruction activities, collaborating across disciplines, and ensuring projects meet budget and quality standards from concept to c...

Texas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive security excellence by managing identity access, external testing, and compliance processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance AWS security and develop scalable policies, ensuring robust protect...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovation and excellence, driving projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and ensure quality standa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Infrastructure do?question toggle

    A Director of Infrastructure leads the strategy and operation of an organization’s core technology environment, which may include cloud services, networks, data centers, enterprise platforms, and IT operations. The role typically includes managing teams, budgets, reliability, security, and infrastructure modernization.

  • What qualifications are common for Director, Infrastructure jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for extensive infrastructure or IT operations experience, a record of leading teams and complex programs, and knowledge of relevant technologies such as cloud platforms, networking, virtualization, and disaster recovery. Requirements vary by organization and role.

  • How much do Director of Infrastructure jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on location, industry, company size, role scope, and experience. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its specific compensation details.

  • Where can I find Director, Infrastructure jobs?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Director, Infrastructure openings across industries and locations. Review listings to compare responsibilities, required expertise, and compensation information.

  • What is the difference between a Director of Infrastructure and an IT Director?question toggle

    The titles can overlap. A Director of Infrastructure typically focuses on foundational technology such as cloud, networks, data centers, and platform operations, while an IT Director may oversee a broader range of IT functions. Responsibilities depend on the employer.