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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$80K - $133K *

Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, cloud-native applications. Leverage your full-stack expertise to modernize systems and deliver high-valu...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $143K *

Drive vendor governance excellence by coaching stakeholders, enforcing accountability, and facilitating training. Ensure compliance with vendor management policies while fostering a culture of continu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Lead governance initiatives in a multi-cloud environment, managing a team to secure and optimize cloud operations. Oversee compliance, develop policies, and optimize costs while ensuring alignment wit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business operations, streamline processes, and drive value through effective analysis and documentation. Your expertise will...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $193K *

Lead a dynamic team of technical experts to design and deliver innovative consulting services and educational programs, ensuring alignment with evolving product strategies and maintaining high standar...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $197K *

Partner with us to shape the future of Identity Management, driving growth in enterprise accounts. Leverage your technical expertise and business acumen to deliver impactful solutions and elevate clie...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$194K - $320K *

Empower a high-performing team as you lead the Identity & Access Security COE, driving technical wins and strategic engagement with C-level executives while fostering collaboration between Sales and P...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $228K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity by driving detection engineering, incident response, and automation. Collaborate cross-functionally to secure cloud architectures and improve operational eff...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security across cloud environments. Leverage your expertise in cybersecurity to implement and optimize robust security solutions, ensuring the protection of s...

Miami Lakes, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Lead the charge in managing client-facing security operations, overseeing a high-performing team, and acting as a trusted advisor. Drive incident response, tool management, and process improvement to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $175K *

Join a dynamic engineering team as a Senior Technical Advisor, providing strategic guidance on emerging technologies and systems integration while supporting Agile program execution and modernization...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Elevate financial planning and analysis by leading budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management for a growing data center development platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver a...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the design and implementation of SQL Server architecture, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery across a multi-tenant cloud environment. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex databa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $150K *

Elevate the Technical Support transformation by driving strategic initiatives across Customer Experience. Own the execution of comprehensive plans, manage vital partnerships, and ensure success throug...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $104K *

Oversee quality inspections and acceptance testing for critical infrastructure projects. Ensure compliance with standards, manage deficiencies, and support commissioning activities to enhance operatio...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales excellence in cutting-edge automation solutions across diverse industries. Build strong executive relationships, manage a robust pipeline, and exceed your...

Detroit, MIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Champion transformative solutions as an IT Business Analyst, driving strategic vision across departments. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to enhance business information systems and optimize pro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K *

Manage the technical delivery of online booking solutions, overseeing implementations from kickoff to launch. Collaborate with teams and clients to drive process improvements and enhance customer expe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize enterprise database solutions, leveraging Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and AWS technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data integration and s...

Sterling, VARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping and delivering enterprise Data Foundation strategies, guiding customers through intricate data landscapes. Leverage deep technical expertise and AI-driven solutions to ensur...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $191K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading incident response efforts, monitoring systems, and enhancing security protocols. Collaborate with a global team to protect customer environments and drive...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Drive rapid service restoration by leading IT incident management processes, ensuring effective communication and coordination for critical incidents. Leverage expertise in troubleshooting and support...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $243K *

Unlock potential by leading AI infrastructure planning and network architecture. Collaborate with clients to design scalable solutions for high-performance computing and AI workloads, ensuring optimal...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $171K *

Join a team that's focused on driving financial optimization and transforming commercial strategies. Lead efforts in budget management, contract performance, and risk mitigation while collaborating ac...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $235K *

Elevate sales performance by leading a team of Regional Sales Excellence Leaders. Drive strategy, optimize processes, and foster a high-performing culture to enhance productivity and achieve revenue g...

Davidson, NCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.