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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$126K *

Join a team that's dedicated to modernizing critical systems while enhancing security practices. Contribute to the infrastructure, build, and deployment processes, collaborating with development teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $148K *

Shape the future of cloud engineering by designing and operating multi-cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation, reliability, and security across platforms, while fostering...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $148K *

Transform multi-cloud operations by designing scalable infrastructures, leading automation initiatives, and ensuring robust security compliance to enhance client engagements and operational efficiency...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $148K *

Accelerate your career by leading multi-cloud engineering initiatives, managing infrastructure across AWS and Azure. Own reliability outcomes, drive automation, and mentor teams while ensuring securit...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $148K *

Join a dynamic team to engineer and optimize multi-cloud infrastructure, enhancing scalability, security, and operational efficiency while fostering positive client relationships and mentoring fellow...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $148K *

Lead the charge in multi-cloud engineering, enhancing infrastructure, automating processes, and ensuring compliance while mentoring engineers and driving operational excellence across client engagemen...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Elevate mission-critical telecommunications by designing and implementing robust systems for data centers. Lead integration of fiber optics, network infrastructure, and wireless solutions to ensure hi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing border security operations through innovative IT solutions and hands-on technical expertise in cloud infrastructure, data governance, and modernization efforts within a co...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of technical solutions that enhance border security operations through data governance, cloud management, and infrastructure modernization. Collaborate across teams to drive effective I...

Ashburn, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $300K *

Lead the charge in managing software engineering teams, driving large-scale infrastructure projects, and optimizing technical strategies to enhance product development and team performance across dive...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate enterprise IAM solutions within a Zero Trust framework, leading design and implementation efforts. Collaborate across teams to enhance security and access management, while mentoring junior e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior IAM Engineer, driving enterprise identity solutions within a Zero Trust framework. Lead initiatives, mentor engineers, and ensure secure access across global environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock innovation as you design and build full-stack applications and infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with experts to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency in a dynamic, global t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $163K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by developing and delivering robust solutions. Collaborate across departments to implement high-level architectures, ensuring seamless support for diverse workloads whil...

Sterling, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $163K *

Empower innovation by developing and delivering a robust cloud platform. Collaborate across departments to implement high-level cloud architecture and solve complex problems, ensuring seamless support...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $143K *

Build and enhance secure, scalable cloud solutions while driving automation and reliability. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and contribute to technical innovation in cloud env...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $290K *

Transform mission-critical classified systems by leading administration and engineering efforts. Collaborate across teams to ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance in a dynamic environme...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $130K *

Empower your career by providing analytical support to shape investment strategies and manage infrastructure portfolios. Collaborate with a dynamic team to assess opportunities and integrate ESG consi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

$98K - $167K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of federal access by leveraging your DevOps expertise to manage cloud infrastructure, automate deployments, and ensure security compliance while collaborating with...

Reston, VARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $167K *

Shape the future of federal access by overseeing infrastructure management, cloud services, and deployment processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance security and efficiency while ensuring high avai...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion the integration of DevSecOps practices by automating infrastructure, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and providing top-notch support for mission-critical systems. Collaborate directly with enginee...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by enhancing internal controls and SOX compliance, supporting control owners, and driving risk management initiatives across the Finance function to ensure operational efficiency and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by enhancing internal controls and SOX compliance. Collaborate with control owners to ensure effective design and operation of controls, while expanding risk management capabilities a...

Brossard, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$126K - $171K *

Transform global wireless networking by designing scalable architectures and enforcing best practices. Drive excellence in performance, security, and user experience while collaborating with cross-fun...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.