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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$85K - $100K *

Lead the governance and operational excellence of the ServiceNow platform by ensuring its stability, performance, and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform capabilities...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in IT operations management, ensuring compliance and operational readiness while supporting strategic planning and team development for cybersecurity initiatives...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of our IT landscape by managing operations, optimizing infrastructure, and leading a talented team. Drive strategic improvements while ensuring security and service excellence in a dy...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $133K *

Transform the organization's classified information system security program by developing, implementing, and continuously improving security policies and controls. Lead assessments, manage risks, and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's focused on optimizing and supporting network infrastructure. You'll design, maintain, and enhance the connectivity and performance of systems across multiple locations, ensuring sea...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Costpoint System Administrator, overseeing Deltek Costpoint ERP management, ensuring system security, compliance, and seamless integrations while supporting finance and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Innovate network solutions by managing firewall configurations, providing 24x7 support, and ensuring robust incident resolution. Collaborate on technical documentation and budgeting while mentoring te...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Join us to build a robust AI infrastructure that transforms operational workflows and drives adoption across the organization. This foundational role combines technical expertise with organizational c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading IT operations in a dynamic marine terminal environment. Oversee service delivery, manage vendor relationships, and ensure seamless technology integration to support critica...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$106K - $143K *

Bring your expertise to manage and optimize enterprise infrastructure systems, focusing on storage, virtualization, and cloud environments. Leverage automation and scripting to enhance operational eff...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Advance cybersecurity solutions by integrating technical methodologies to resolve complex vulnerabilities. Support the full lifecycle of secure IT environments while optimizing workflows and ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Optimize and lead IT infrastructure across multiple sites, ensuring reliable service delivery, effective team management, and adherence to security standards while driving project efficiency and impro...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the IT infrastructure team to enhance reliability, security, and service delivery across multiple sites, ensuring efficient operations and strategic alignment with corporat...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving IT infrastructure excellence across multiple sites, ensuring reliable operations, project management discipline, and robust security standards while developing technical tea...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in overseeing the IT infrastructure across multiple sites, ensuring reliability and effective service delivery. Collaborate with teams to manage projects while enhancing security opera...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the IT infrastructure function, ensuring reliability and service delivery across multiple sites. Manage teams and coordinate projects focused on network, cloud, and end-user computing while enhan...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career as you lead our IT Infrastructure teams, driving strategic initiatives and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate across functions to enhance re...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform technology infrastructure by leading engineering, administration, and optimization efforts across systems, networks, and cloud operations. Drive cross-functional projects while ensuring robu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $135K *

Join our dynamic IT Operations team to enhance technology support across multiple locations. You'll ensure reliable tech experiences, manage endpoint systems, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate on s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform data center solutions strategy and drive growth across global initiatives, enhancing partnerships and revenue. Engage with executive clients and elevate pre-sales efforts to set the stage fo...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $129K *

Lead and develop a high-performing IT team focused on Business Systems Analysis and Project Management, ensuring operational excellence and fostering a culture of growth and engagement while aligning...

3 days ago

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

$109K - $224K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise systems as you lead infrastructure modernization, zero-trust security, and automation initiatives. Drive strategic governance and optimize complex environments for r...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $221K *

Innovate enterprise systems architecture and drive infrastructure modernization. Lead automation, optimize security, and implement zero-trust principles across complex environments while ensuring comp...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $100K *

Contribute to the maintenance and scaling of enterprise Linux systems, ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborate with IT teams to manage infrastructure, optimize operations, and support...

London, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by ensuring the reliability and security of mission-critical databases. This role involves cloud operations, performance tuning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.