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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$172K - $259K *

Lead a dynamic IT team to enhance classified infrastructure services. Drive operational excellence, manage lifecycle processes, and ensure compliance while fostering collaboration and continuous impro...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the delivery of multidisciplinary engineering services for major airport infrastructure projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure alignment with project objectives, technical standards...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $250K *

Take ownership of deploying and optimizing production systems across multiple environments. Leverage your full-stack engineering skills to enhance containerized applications and ensure system reliabil...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by managing and optimizing Linux systems, virtual machines, and network infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliable services and support both classified and unclassif...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join us to manage and enhance internal and customer environments, ensuring optimal performance of Linux servers, virtual machines, and network infrastructure while supporting both classified and uncla...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by transforming a Microsoft Entra environment into an enterprise-ready platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance security, governance, and operational efficiency while implemen...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K - $400K *

Engage in building the cloud infrastructure that empowers advanced AI research, optimizing model training and execution environments, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and scalability across innovativ...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and supporting hybrid enterprise infrastructure, integrating on-premise and cloud solutions to ensure secure, scalable, and reliable application deployment while collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$97K - $135K *

Drive category strategy development for IT Services and Software, managing contracts and supplier relationships. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks and deliver value, ensuring compliance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $214K *

Optimize IT systems as a Senior Linux System Administrator, managing infrastructure and processes. Provide troubleshooting support, enhance system performance, and ensure operational integrity across...

2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

Shape enterprise IT capabilities by designing, integrating, and validating secure systems across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless functionality and support for mission-c...

Yesterday

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

$149K - $175K *

Elevate platform excellence by leading infrastructure strategy, enhancing operational resilience, and driving modernization to ensure maximum performance and security in mission-critical environments...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $175K *

Shape the future of enterprise infrastructure by leading high-availability platforms, ensuring exceptional operational excellence, and driving strategic modernization and resiliency initiatives across...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $175K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader in high-availability infrastructure, driving platform excellence and modernization for mission-critical environments while ensuring security and operational...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $175K *

Drive strategic infrastructure excellence and resilience in mission-critical environments. Lead modernization initiatives, manage operational frameworks, and ensure high availability while fostering t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $175K *

Transform enterprise infrastructure by leading high-availability platforms, ensuring operational excellence and resilience, while driving modernization and strategic investments that align with busine...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $175K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in high-availability infrastructure environments. Lead strategic initiatives, ensure platform resiliency, and optimize mission-critical systems to ach...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $175K *

Lead the strategic direction of high-availability infrastructure platforms, driving operational excellence and modernization to support mission-critical business services while ensuring long-term tech...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $250K *

Partner with us to enhance system engineering processes, ensuring robust documentation and requirements management. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver effective solutions that meet stakeholder...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by designing and engineering high-density AI data center infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to create detailed plans for connectivity, power, and cooling, ensuring optimal perform...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Champion IT operations by leading administration, automation, and support for all endpoint and SaaS systems, ensuring seamless productivity and security in a rapidly growing tech environment...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Optimize high-performance data center networks, ensuring reliable, low-latency connectivity for mission-critical workloads. Manage complex architectures, enhance performance, and integrate advanced te...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $125K *

Empower your career by driving the integration and migration of data for a vital financial management system. Collaborate with experts to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency in a ful...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in automating and scaling network infrastructure across diverse global datacenters, enhancing performance and security while collaborating with engineering teams to implement robust so...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in technology governance and risk management. You'll enhance control effectiveness, lead strategic initiatives, and collaborate across functions to ensure complia...

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.