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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$94K - $198K *

Lead comprehensive network deployment initiatives, ensuring seamless equipment fulfillment and installation across global locations while mentoring junior technicians and maintaining operational excel...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $198K *

Provide expert technical support for global equipment deployment, ensuring seamless installation and configuration of systems. Lead initiatives, mentor junior staff, and coordinate logistics to enhanc...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Engineer and optimize our network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and performance. Collaborate with IT teams to manage LAN, WLAN, and SD-WAN technologies while implementing best practi...

Quesnel, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join our dynamic IT team as a Network Administrator, where you'll manage and optimize our network infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security while working with cutting-edge technologies to enha...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion a robust Identity and Access Management program while supporting enterprise infrastructure initiatives. Ensure secure access, manage endpoints, and enhance IT operations in a dynamic environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving IP strategy through collaboration with R&D teams, conducting prior art searches, and managing patent portfolios. Support litigation, training, and enforce IP rights, ensuri...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower security initiatives by bridging technical operations with product development. This role enhances payment processing security while collaborating cross-functionally to integrate marketable se...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Shape the cloud infrastructure landscape by ensuring security, scalability, and efficiency. Collaborate with engineers to build resilient systems and drive best practices, enabling smooth deployment a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$235K - $250K *

Transform engineering leadership by building resilient platforms and teams. Drive strategic initiatives in SRE, DevOps, and AI adoption while ensuring operational excellence and incident management ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engage with us to enhance developer productivity by owning the build system, CI pipelines, and environments. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to optimize release processes and improve metric...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$260K - $300K *

Architect robust infrastructure systems that empower developers, ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational excellence for cutting-edge AI applications while fostering collaboration across eng...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $130K *

Champion systems engineering excellence by supporting acquisition programs, developing documentation, and conducting technical assessments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $122K *

Champion innovative solutions by optimizing business systems, enhancing user experience, and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement AI-enabled technologies and ensu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$77K - $108K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement high-performance AI infrastructure solutions, ensuring client satisfaction through expert delivery and support of complex compute and storage systems for en...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing secure AI infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and reliability while mentoring junior engineers a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of AI infrastructure by designing and optimizing secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues, enhance system performance, and lead in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Bring your expertise to a key role supporting secure web services and cloud migration, working collaboratively to ensure exceptional network operations and system administration in a high-security env...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $306K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of scalable distributed systems. Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize high-throughput workloads, enhance system reliability, and ensure operational excel...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $168K *

Shape the future of application infrastructure by developing clean, reliable Java applications and services, leading testing and deployment efforts, and enhancing platform quality and security in a co...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $168K *

Empower teams by developing robust Java applications and Spring Boot services that streamline enterprise platform operations. Lead design and coding efforts, ensuring high standards of quality, securi...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Elevate your career as a Broadcast IT Engineer, delivering IT support, maintaining broadcast systems, and collaborating across teams to drive seamless production and operations in a dynamic environmen...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $167K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering high-performance database services focused on availability, security, and automation. Lead operations for SQL Server databases, guiding engineers to enhance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of server technology by leading technical collateral development, defining benchmarks, and creating proof of concepts. Collaborate with product managers and engineers to enhance produ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation in server technology as a System Engineer, leading technical collateral development and creating benchmarks. Collaborate with product teams to enhance product differentiation through...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $132K *

Engineer and maintain secure, reliable WAN infrastructure for DoD, ensuring connectivity across classified and unclassified networks. Lead modernization efforts and provide expert troubleshooting supp...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.