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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$221K - $260K *

Lead the execution of multi-facility clean energy campuses, overseeing complex solar, wind, and battery projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure operational excellence and strategic alignmen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$149K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading architectural strategies that align technologies with corporate goals, promote innovation, and drive cross-domain collaboration for optimal business transformation and oper...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $140K *

Advance client success by providing technical guidance and support for Ping solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless implementation and ongoing optimization, fostering strong relationshi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $149K *

Transform digital healthcare applications by supporting SDLC processes, focusing on systems analysis, quality assurance, and testing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure relia...

Albuquerque, NMRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $215K *

Join a team that's driving enterprise sales success by leading and mentoring a high-performing sales force. You'll develop strategies, foster collaboration, and engage with key customers to achieve am...

Sacramento, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing enterprise identity solutions, ensuring secure access across cloud and hybrid environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance IAM...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead service delivery excellence for a major enterprise account, ensuring performance, compliance, and continuous improvement while fostering strong client relationships and managing cross-functional...

New Jersey, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing IT operations and infrastructure for the state. Lead a skilled group to ensure efficient service delivery, strategic alignment, and operational excellence acro...

Colorado, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$127K - $206K *

Empower customer success by leading strategic service delivery for major accounts. Drive adoption of security solutions, collaborate with C-suite leaders, and manage the entire services lifecycle to m...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $150K *

Transform AI operations by leading optimization and governance initiatives, ensuring effective solutions that deliver business value while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operatio...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $143K *

Lead logistics and inventory management ensuring timely delivery of materials. Collaborate with teams for optimal material readiness and quality standards while enhancing supply chain processes and ex...

Missouri, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $143K *

Optimize logistics and inventory management processes to ensure timely delivery of materials and components for successful project execution, fostering collaboration across teams and maintaining high...

Missouri, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $90K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive integrated AV system projects, ensuring effective communication and support between business units and development teams while managing on-site testing...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing enterprise-scale AI solutions that drive transformative strategies. Collaborate with clients and executives to establish robust AI architectures, governance, and responsib...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and guide project teams in implementing GRC and cybersecurity programs, ensuring the effectiveness of IT controls and compliance frameworks while mentoring junior staff and managing client relati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform endpoint security management by ensuring compliance, investigating security events, and implementing corrective actions within the Department of Defense's Endpoint Security Solutions environ...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Partner with us to drive growth in the SLED market by owning the technical sales cycle, collaborating with teams, and shaping enterprise solutions. Your expertise will influence strategy and build sca...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Drive the expansion into the SLED market by owning the technical sales cycle, collaborating with teams to influence strategy, and building scalable processes that enhance public sector engagement and...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $160K *

Innovate project management strategies for design and construction initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance facility development and maintai...

Sacramento, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leading complex transformation programs. Manage multi-million dollar budgets and drive effective program delivery, ensuring governance and seamless transitions across d...

Quebec, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $105K *

Lead a dynamic team of Field Engineers to optimize post-sales technical services, ensuring seamless installations and exceptional support for mission-critical audio recording solutions in public safet...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$94K - $138K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise application services, ensuring secure, reliable, and client-centered solutions. Collaborate across teams to align technology with institutional priorities and d...

New Westminster, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving customer success and product adoption by managing a team of Scale and Optimize Engineers. Foster innovation, enhance customer relationships, and ensure operational excellenc...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $156K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and delivery of enterprise ServiceNow solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to drive innovation and enhance critical business operations through effective g...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.