Explore IT Infrastructure Specialist Jobs

IT Infrastructure Specialists design, maintain, and improve the technology systems organizations rely on every day. Their work can span networks, servers, cloud platforms, storage, virtualization, endpoint environments, and infrastructure security. Browse vetted IT Infrastructure Specialist opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What IT Infrastructure Specialists Do

Depending on the organization and role, infrastructure specialists plan technology environments, manage deployments and upgrades, monitor performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and help ensure systems remain available and resilient. They may also automate routine operations, document standards, support disaster recovery, and coordinate with cybersecurity, engineering, and application teams.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often look for experience with enterprise systems and infrastructure, including cloud services, networking, operating systems, virtualization, storage, identity management, and monitoring tools. Helpful strengths include problem-solving, scripting and automation, clear technical communication, and the ability to balance reliability, security, and cost. Requirements vary by employer and specialization; relevant certifications may be valued.

Career Paths and Opportunities

IT Infrastructure Specialists may focus on cloud infrastructure, network engineering, systems administration, platform operations, data centers, or infrastructure security. With experience, professionals can move into senior specialist, infrastructure architect, engineering manager, or technology operations leadership roles. Explore current listings to compare responsibilities and find positions aligned with your expertise and career goals.

Find IT Infrastructure Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Ladders helps experienced professionals discover vetted jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search IT Infrastructure Specialist openings by location, seniority, and area of focus to identify opportunities that match your background.

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$166K - $230K *

Empower your career as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer focusing on enhancing Lakehouse infrastructure, security, and cost efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize data p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic relationships with large Enterprise customers, ensuring exceptional satisfaction and sales growth. Lead account plans and collaborate with teams to exceed quarterly and annual targets...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $207K *

Elevate customer success by leading technical onboarding and implementation efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive adoption and ensure timely value delivery in a fast-paced AI security envir...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $207K *

Help us drive customer success by leading technical onboarding and implementation efforts, ensuring seamless post-sales support, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance the customer journey in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $228K *

Help us drive customer success by leading technical onboarding and implementation efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless post-sales support and foster long-term partnerships in a f...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $219K *

Elevate IT operations by orchestrating complex initiatives, driving user adoption, and optimizing delivery processes. Serve as the key liaison among technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $190K *

Drive the Integrated Operations Center, overseeing cybersecurity operations, fraud defense, and incident management. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance threat detection, operational resilience, an...

Lancaster, PARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive customer engagement by building relationships and promoting cybersecurity services. Collaborate with teams to educate clients, track outreach efforts, and enhance service adoption through effect...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the successful delivery of automation projects by managing scope, budget, and client expectations. Collaborate with teams to ensure project profitability and client satisfaction while maintaining...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer engagement in cybersecurity. You'll proactively connect with government clients, promoting awareness and adoption of managed security services while...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $374K *

Empower our sales team to drive revenue growth by leading strategic engagements with Federal Systems Integrators. Utilize your expertise to craft account plans, build relationships, and navigate compl...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $195K *

Drive operational excellence by leading client success, operations, and implementation efforts. Cultivate teams, streamline processes, and ensure high-quality delivery for enterprise clients, all whil...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Contribute to the operational support of enterprise messaging systems, ensuring effective email administration, user issue resolution, and mobile device management while enhancing project-based messag...

Washington, USRemote

4 days ago

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

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to elevating client support standards. You'll troubleshoot complex issues, foster client relationships, and collaborate with developers to enhance product documentation an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $129K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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Drive strategic capacity planning and lifecycle management for global network infrastructure, ensuring scalable growth and resiliency. Collaborate across teams to execute high-level deployment plans a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $152K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $143K *

Drive innovation by leading a team in developing robust applications on the Microsoft Power Platform, focusing on integration, security, and best practices to deliver seamless solutions and enhance bu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $122K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic team focused on business analysis, user requirements, and IT project implementation. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance court technology and provide ongo...

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1 week ago

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

$115K - $150K *

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Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to coordinate technical specialists, manage project workflows, and ensure timely delivery of quality solutions. Collaborate with management and troubleshoot issues while optimizing...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $269K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an IT Infrastructure Specialist do?question toggle

    An IT Infrastructure Specialist helps design, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot the systems that support an organization’s technology, such as networks, servers, cloud platforms, storage, and virtualization environments.

  • What skills are useful for IT Infrastructure Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Useful skills can include cloud platforms, networking, operating systems, virtualization, storage, infrastructure monitoring, security fundamentals, scripting, automation, and incident troubleshooting. Specific requirements depend on the role.

  • What qualifications do employers look for?question toggle

    Employers commonly seek relevant IT experience and hands-on knowledge of enterprise infrastructure. Some roles may request a degree, vendor certifications, or specialized experience in areas such as cloud, networking, or systems administration.

  • How much do IT Infrastructure Specialists earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on experience, location, specialization, and employer. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, where available.

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

    Potential paths include senior infrastructure specialist, cloud or network engineer, infrastructure architect, platform operations leader, and IT infrastructure or technology operations manager.