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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$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing digital experiences for a Federal Government program. As a Web Developer, you'll build and maintain websites, ensuring accessibility and performance while col...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Build a scalable discovery methodology for integrating acquired agencies, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integration designs and su...

Lindon, UTRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $115K *

Lead the management of SaaS applications, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to maintain an accurate application catalog and streamline processes, while utilizing AI tools to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $251K *

Unlock potential by leading technical design for resilient architectures that enhance classified system capabilities, aligning IT solutions with business objectives while collaborating with senior eng...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading proposal staffing and talent acquisition for major infrastructure projects. Collaborate with teams to source and secure top talent while managing full-cycle recruiting in a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Transform identity governance at scale by leading the SailPoint ISC platform. Drive strategy, architecture, and compliance across global operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to e...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

1 week ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining compliance leadership by driving effective governance, risk management, and program strategy to enhance client success and operational efficiency in a hands-on environmen...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to reducing food waste by leveraging your technical expertise. You'll tackle complex escalations, drive cross-functional initiatives, and build innovative solutions to enh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in providing high-level administrative support to senior leaders, managing complex schedules, facilitating strategic initiatives, and ensuring effective communication across department...

Anchorage, AKRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Empower engineering teams by leveraging AI to enhance legacy platforms and accelerate delivery cycles. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement AI tooling, streamline processes, and drive innovatio...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform enterprise sales by acquiring new customers in cybersecurity, cloud, and AI solutions. Lead complex sales cycles, build executive relationships, and deliver tailored solutions to drive reven...

Florida, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $125K *

Transform data analytics initiatives by leading multiple projects, engaging stakeholders, and driving solutions from inception to delivery. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure alignment with mi...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead connectivity projects for leased data centers, ensuring compliance with standards and managing cross-functional collaboration from site assessment to operational handoff. D...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Help us build and manage a robust internal controls framework to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. This hands-on role involves collaborating across teams to enhance financial reporting pro...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $315K *

Drive innovation by architecting next-gen virtual-platform solutions for AI SOCs. Lead a technical team to deliver high-quality simulation models, enabling early software development and ensuring firs...

Santa Clara, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $105K *

Engage in frontline cyber investigations to safeguard AI systems from malicious threats. Analyze flagged telemetry, evaluate cyber prompts, and enhance automated safety classifiers while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing cloud strategies and governance frameworks for the Judiciary. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance cloud adoption and ensure effective decision-making through compreh...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the successful delivery of automation projects by managing scope, budget, and client expectations. Collaborate with teams to ensure project profitability and client satisfaction while maintaining...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $172K *

Transform your career by leading the integration of Oracle EBS and Cloud EPM. Spearhead data flow management and architectural redesign while collaborating with technical teams to enhance financial sy...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $183K *

Join us to lead the modernization of enterprise applications, enhancing public services for 7,000 users. Drive strategic technology initiatives, ensuring integration and reliability while fostering or...

Brampton, ONRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge infrastructure for AI systems, focusing on Kubernetes management, automated deployments, and reliable scaling to support enterprise demands across multiple clo...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower a high-performing team by leading technical support operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, and driving process improvements in a dynamic environment. Your leadership will enhance t...

Montreal, QCRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $154K *

Champion end-to-end program delivery for rack integration operations, ensuring seamless production scheduling, materials coordination, and quality assurance while collaborating with cross-functional t...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $166K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud platform reliability and security. As a Platform Engineer, you'll leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and CI/CD to build and maintain robust infrastru...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $166K *

Transform the future by leading complex projects that drive innovation and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business value while managing scope, schedule, and resources i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.