IT Infrastructure Administrator Jobs

Explore IT Infrastructure Administrator opportunities for experienced technology professionals who keep business-critical systems reliable, secure, and ready to scale. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, including openings in infrastructure operations, systems administration, networking, cloud platforms, and enterprise support.

What IT Infrastructure Administrators Do

IT Infrastructure Administrators manage the technology foundations organizations rely on every day. Responsibilities may include maintaining servers and operating systems, administering networks and identity services, monitoring performance and availability, managing backups and disaster recovery, and resolving complex infrastructure issues. Many roles also contribute to cloud migration, automation, security controls, and technology planning.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for hands-on experience with Windows or Linux environments, virtualization, cloud services, networking, storage, and endpoint or directory management. Scripting, configuration management, monitoring, incident response, and strong documentation skills can also be valuable. Certifications and expertise in platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, or Cisco may help demonstrate specialized knowledge, depending on the role.

Career Paths in IT Infrastructure

Infrastructure administrators can advance into senior systems or network administration, cloud engineering, infrastructure architecture, site reliability engineering, IT operations leadership, or cybersecurity. Roles vary by organization: some focus on a particular platform, while others oversee hybrid environments that combine on-premises data centers and cloud services.

Find IT Infrastructure Administrator Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted IT Infrastructure Administrator jobs and related opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its technology stack, responsibilities, location, and experience requirements to find roles that align with your career goals.

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$119K - $178K *

Bring your expertise to develop strategic technology roadmaps and drive customer success by providing technical insights, building trusted relationships, and overcoming challenges in highly dynamic bu...

Florida, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Manage cross-provider IT service delivery and governance in a federal environment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure dependable services and measurable outcomes while leading service...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us to enhance our cloud-based platform as a Full Stack Developer, leveraging your DevOps and AWS expertise. Collaborate across the stack to build, automate, and scale applications while ensuring...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K *

Shape the future of global telecommunications by leading strategy, architecture, and operations for voice and video infrastructure, ensuring reliable and cost-effective communication services aligned...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $167K *

Transform customer experiences by delivering expert security solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance web security for government agencies, ensuring seamless integration and optim...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $211K *

Join a dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer, enhancing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with developers and cybersecurity experts to ensure reliable software delivery and operational...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive new customer relationships and expand existing accounts by leveraging technology solutions. Achieve sales quotas through strategic outreach and collaboration with internal teams, while maintaini...

Tennessee, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's defining and driving enterprise data governance for a federal agency. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish data quality frameworks and compliance protocols, ensuring best prac...

Washington, DCRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $257K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in Cyber Resilience, driving innovative solutions and enabling sales teams to excel. Collaborate cross-functionally to align strategies and empower partners, ensuring...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $230K *

Empower your career by leveraging your expertise in OT/IoT security to drive innovative solutions. Collaborate with clients and sales teams to enhance cybersecurity offerings and deliver impactful pre...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $184K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative OT/IoT security solutions, collaborating with clients to enhance their cybersecurity posture while developing new service offerings that align with business ob...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $184K *

Unlock potential by serving as a customer-facing security expert, guiding clients through OT/IoT security projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security offerings and drive business objec...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $230K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative OT/IoT security solutions while collaborating with clients to enhance their cybersecurity posture. Utilize your expertise to educate teams and develop new serv...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$161K - $218K *

Drive the successful migration from Microsoft Azure to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, overseeing planning, execution, and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize disruption and m...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform your career by developing cutting-edge cloud storage solutions. Collaborate within an Agile team to design, deliver, and maintain features that enhance medical imaging services, ensuring hig...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of a cloud storage solution, designing and delivering features for a medical imaging platform. Collaborate within an Agile team, taking ownership of the development lifec...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading the architecture and design of Oracle Cloud CX solutions. Collaborate with teams to translate business needs into scalable customer service portals while ensuring alignm...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$175K - $400K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital supply chain management. You'll architect and optimize ERP, PLM, and inventory systems, ensuring data integrity and operational scalability across glob...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative finance systems to enhance automation and reporting. Lead the integration of AI and controls in a fast-growing mental health company, collaborating across teams to ensure scalable f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team of Project Managers to deliver large-scale data center fit-out projects, ensuring compliance with standards while enhancing customer experience and foste...

Dallas, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive successful Oracle project implementations by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and fostering collaboration in an Agile environment. Utilize strong problem...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$73K - $102K *

Architect and deliver LLM-powered applications, overseeing the entire development lifecycle from design to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI systems and ensure high-q...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $111K *

Join us to drive software solutions by collaborating on design, coding, and testing. Contribute to quality assurance and user training while enhancing system reliability through proactive problem-solv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $141K *

Join us to enhance Business Continuity Management systems through innovative solutions, ensuring compliance and effective automation. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and provide technical...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence by developing training programs and mentoring technicians in Power Systems. Drive improvements and standardization across regions while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an IT Infrastructure Administrator do?question toggle

    An IT Infrastructure Administrator maintains and supports the systems, networks, servers, cloud services, and related tools that organizations use to operate. The work can include monitoring availability, troubleshooting incidents, managing access, applying updates, and supporting backups and security.

  • What skills are commonly required for IT Infrastructure Administrator jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek experience with Windows or Linux administration, networking, virtualization, cloud platforms, identity and access management, monitoring, and scripting. Communication, troubleshooting, and documentation skills are also important.

  • Which certifications can help IT Infrastructure Administrators?question toggle

    Depending on the position, certifications in AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, Cisco, or security may be useful. The most relevant credential depends on the employer's technology environment and the role's responsibilities.

  • What career paths can follow an IT Infrastructure Administrator role?question toggle

    Professionals may progress into senior infrastructure administration, cloud engineering, network architecture, site reliability engineering, IT operations management, or cybersecurity roles.

  • Are IT Infrastructure Administrator jobs available that pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying IT infrastructure opportunities. Compensation and requirements vary by employer, location, and experience.