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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$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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence by leading engineering, data, and AI teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate strategic goals into actionable plans, ensuring high-quality project delivery and te...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact data center construction projects, overseeing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure operational success from inception to completion...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $160K *

Engineer secure and resilient multi-cloud environments while collaborating with product teams. Adapt designs to support rapid change in a late-stage startup, ensuring safety and performance in AI-driv...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful IT infrastructure programs by transforming complex challenges into structured solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and reliability in data centers, network systems...

Menlo Park, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

Victoria, BCRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Architect robust AI infrastructure to detect and mitigate emerging threats. Drive innovation in data ingestion and model tuning while managing complex pipelines in a high-stakes environment that evolv...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $290K *

Join a team that's redefining data platforms, leading architecture and engineering efforts while shaping and scaling a reliable, next-generation data warehouse for analytics and machine learning capab...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform healthcare project management by leading complex construction initiatives. Collaborate with clients to ensure project success from planning to completion, while managing resources, budgets...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise data engineering initiatives, driving platform modernization, and enhancing operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in construction quality management for a large-scale data center portfolio. Drive the establishment of quality standards, ensure compliance, and oversee a dedicated team of Site Qualit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $260K *

Join us in shaping the future of our AI infrastructure! Leverage your expertise to build and scale our cloud systems, ensuring reliability and security as we meet the demands of enterprise clients and...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform infrastructure operations by leading a dynamic team to enhance reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness in a cutting-edge data center environment. Drive continuous improvement and fo...

Reston, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the evolution of Business Value Engineering by leading a global team, optimizing practices, and driving strategic initiatives across sales and customer engagement to enhance operational succe...

Itasca, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $202K *

Drive the creation and oversight of a risk framework that balances growth with security. Partner with cross-functional teams to implement risk strategies operationally, while conveying insights to exe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Take ownership of engineering projects from kick-off to handover, leading design efforts for automated storage solutions while collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure timely and budget...

Romeoville, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Join us to drive financial strategy for GPU capacity and infrastructure. You'll analyze utilization, forecast cash needs, and optimize revenue impact, playing a key role in scaling our operations in a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $203K *

Empower the distribution strategy by designing and managing rate content across channels, ensuring accurate delivery and partner trust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable progra...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading technology integration for M&A, ensuring seamless execution from due diligence to stabilization. Drive cross-functional collaboration and deliver predictable outcomes wh...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in major data center transactions, structuring complex deals and managing long-term infrastructure relationships to drive growth and strategic initiatives for the business...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming cloud infrastructure for institutional investors. You'll deploy and manage AI solutions across various cloud environments, ensuring security and compliance while collab...

Berkeley, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $259K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure management by leading a dedicated group focused on high availability, security, and automation. Drive innovation while mentoring talent and enhancing opera...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $201K *

Lead the charge in shaping and evolving a global web ecosystem, overseeing strategy, operations, and governance to deliver high-performing digital experiences that drive engagement and business growth...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving project success in mission-critical environments. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee design and construction phases, manage stakeholder relations, and ensure project profi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.