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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Transform secure network infrastructures by leading design and optimization efforts. Drive modernization initiatives and ensure reliable communications across complex environments while providing stra...
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Unlock your potential by leading the design and optimization of secure, resilient network infrastructures. Drive modernization efforts and ensure reliable communications across complex environments wh...
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Principal Data Center Infrastructure / Low Voltage & Cabling SME
$102K - $209K *
Advance critical low-voltage infrastructure and controls integration by leading teams, ensuring installation quality, and driving operational readiness across multiple sites. Collaborate with vendors...
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Senior Infrastructure Specialist
$96K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and support of operational infrastructure for Smart Grids. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, ensure compliance, and drive improvements in a dynamic...
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Senior Infrastructure Specialist
$106K - $132K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and configuration of automation and control systems for electric delivery infrastructure, ensuring safe and efficient project completion while collaborating with...
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Senior Infrastructure Specialist
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and security in Smart Grid infrastructure. Collaborate with technical teams and vendors to support enterprise services, ensuring compli...
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Senior Infrastructure Specialist
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Join a dynamic team to shape the future of Operational Smart Grids by defining and maintaining infrastructure policies, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative sol...
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Systems Administrator - Secret Clearance
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Pioneer IT solutions by managing systems, optimizing performance, and ensuring security compliance in a dynamic Linux environment while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams...
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Join a dynamic team to enhance system reliability and performance through automation, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal user experience while driving continuous improvements in a cutting-edge tech...
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System Engineer ( Senior Level) Job ID : 1/151/8
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Advance GEOINT mission capabilities by leading systems engineering initiatives, conducting analyses, and integrating solutions across organizations. Collaborate with experts to modernize architecture...
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Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure
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Lead the charge in architecting and evolving a robust multi-cluster Kubernetes platform to optimize GPU-accelerated AI inference workloads, ensuring high availability, performance, and network reliabi...
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Linux System Engineer, Level 3
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Optimize mission-critical systems through the entire engineering lifecycle. Collaborate with a focused team to manage Linux environments, troubleshoot issues, and develop essential documentation for s...
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Linux System Engineer, Level 3
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Support mission-critical systems through the engineering lifecycle, collaborating with a focused team to manage Linux environments, troubleshoot issues, and develop documentation, ensuring seamless in...
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Help us enhance system reliability and performance by automating processes, minimizing manual tasks, and ensuring high availability of critical services through innovative solutions and continuous imp...
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Transform operational excellence by ensuring high availability and performance of critical services. Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with teams to enhance s...
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Unlock potential by driving automation and performance in Azure environments, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime. Collaborate with teams to enhance system reliability and implement innova...
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Optimize system performance and reliability by implementing automation and continuous improvements. Engage in deep technical analysis and collaborate with teams to enhance service uptime and operation...
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Drive operational excellence by enhancing system reliability and automation. Collaborate with teams to minimize downtime, optimize performance, and implement innovative solutions that ensure high avai...
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Reimagine operational excellence by enhancing system reliability and automation. Drive continuous improvements in high-performance Azure environments, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and performance. You'll drive automation, optimize operations, and ensure high availability of critical services while collaborating with e...
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Unlock your potential by developing robust backend services and APIs using C# and .NET. Collaborate on enterprise integrations, optimize performance, and implement best practices in a dynamic, remote...
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$80K - $95K *
Accelerate your career by managing and securing a complex network infrastructure. This role involves planning upgrades, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and ensuring reliable operations across a d...
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Unlock potential by collaborating with teams to enhance IT infrastructure, optimize performance, and implement scalable solutions. Drive efficiency through automation and ensure system reliability in...
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Unlock the potential of IT infrastructure by collaborating with teams to resolve incidents, optimize performance, and implement scalable solutions while ensuring compliance and security across systems...
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Unlock potential by collaborating with teams to enhance IT infrastructure, optimize performance, and implement scalable solutions. Drive efficiency through automation and ensure system reliability whi...
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What does an IT Infrastructure Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.