IT Infrastructure Engineer Jobs

IT infrastructure engineers design, build, secure, and maintain the technology foundations that keep organizations running. Their work can span cloud platforms, servers, storage, networks, operating systems, data centers, and automation. Explore vetted IT Infrastructure Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.

What IT Infrastructure Engineers Do

These professionals plan and operate reliable infrastructure, troubleshoot complex issues, improve performance, and help protect systems from security threats. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on cloud environments, enterprise networking, systems administration, infrastructure as code, disaster recovery, or a combination of these areas.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with cloud services, Linux or Windows systems, networking, virtualization, scripting, monitoring, and security practices. Familiarity with automation and infrastructure-as-code tools can also be valuable. Specific qualifications vary by role, industry, and the scale of the environment.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

IT Infrastructure Engineers work across industries and may advance into senior engineering, cloud architecture, infrastructure management, or platform engineering positions. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, specialization, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore high-paying opportunities.

Find Your Next IT Infrastructure Engineer Role

Search IT Infrastructure Engineer jobs on Ladders to discover opportunities aligned with your technical strengths and career goals. Review role requirements, compare positions, and find openings where you can help build dependable, scalable technology environments.

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$95K - $105K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by designing, deploying, and maintaining AWS solutions. Leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and DevOps to integrate multi-platform systems, ensuring reliability and sc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $105K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Cloud Integrator, where you'll design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration across multi-platform systems while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to design and support multi-security-level systems, focusing on secure network architectures and virtualization technologies. Collaborate on system integration, testing...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing construction projects through effective BIM coordination, ensuring seamless collaboration among stakeholders while enhancing model integrity and project efficiency...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance systems operations and support infrastructure modernization. Leverage your technical skills to resolve escalated issues, maintain server health, and contribute to a coll...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex technical projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, and production teams while maintaining strong customer relationsh...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate security initiatives by leveraging extensive expertise in cyber architecture and network design to enhance system integrity and resilience across platforms and technologies, ensuring operat...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by overseeing container integration and automation, supporting Agile development teams, and ensuring system security and compliance. Drive operational excellence through effective mai...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $173K *

Unlock potential by leading systems engineering efforts, integrating and validating complex systems while managing performance metrics and ensuring supportability. Collaborate with cross-functional te...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $170K *

Transform the future of EV charging by leading DevOps initiatives, enhancing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring system reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deli...

Toronto, ONRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, and leading application deployments. Collaborate with teams to design secure, scalable environments while main...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $185K *

Manage and optimize enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, performance, and reliability across multiple...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of IT by leading a dynamic team, resolving complex technical issues, and driving innovative solutions across multiple sites while enhancing security and efficiency in a growing indepe...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Champion critical UNIX systems support and enhance mission capabilities for a vital government program. Collaborate to ensure high availability, security, and performance across complex environments w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$280K - $300K *

Drive the establishment of infrastructure standards and governance, ensuring a scalable, resilient global environment. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance operational practices, manage lifecycle go...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to deploy and manage cloud-native AI infrastructure across diverse client environments, ensuring compliance and security while collaborating with product and research teams to driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming cloud infrastructure for institutional investors. You'll deploy and manage AI solutions across various cloud environments, ensuring security and compliance while collab...

Berkeley, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock comprehensive cybersecurity solutions by managing RMF services, ensuring compliance, and coordinating system validations. Collaborate with teams to enhance security protocols and maintain criti...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $220K *

Architect cloud security solutions by designing, developing, and implementing robust monitoring systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance incident response and continuously improve security practices...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge onboard infrastructure for autonomous vehicles. You'll ensure reliable communication and data management while optimizing real-time systems for enhanced perf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $125K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity by designing and maintaining enterprise identity governance solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to automate identity processes and enforce compliance, e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as you design and maintain enterprise identity governance solutions, enhancing cybersecurity and automating identity processes while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure com...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate security posture by leading enterprise asset hardening initiatives, ensuring compliance with security standards and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive remediation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive security baseline governance and asset hardening initiatives to enhance technology risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security standards and impro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading enterprise asset hardening initiatives to enhance security posture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, drive remediation efforts, and implemen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an IT Infrastructure Engineer do?question toggle

    An IT Infrastructure Engineer designs, implements, and maintains the systems that support an organization’s technology, such as cloud platforms, servers, storage, networks, and operating systems. The role commonly includes troubleshooting, automation, performance improvements, and infrastructure security.

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

    Commonly requested skills include cloud platforms, Linux or Windows administration, networking, virtualization, scripting, monitoring, and security fundamentals. Some positions also seek experience with automation, infrastructure as code, and disaster recovery.

  • How much do IT Infrastructure Engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies by experience, location, employer, and specialization. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more, including qualifying IT Infrastructure Engineer opportunities.

  • Where do IT Infrastructure Engineers work?question toggle

    IT Infrastructure Engineers work in organizations across industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and government. They may support on-premises data centers, cloud environments, or hybrid infrastructure.

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

    With additional experience, IT Infrastructure Engineers may move into senior or lead engineering roles, cloud architecture, platform engineering, infrastructure management, or related security and operations positions.