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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$80K - $95K *
Transform your career by leading configuration management efforts to ensure accurate, trusted data in the CMDB. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance IT services through robust governance...
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$85K - $92K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance and secure enterprise infrastructure, ensuring operational stability and modernization of datacenter, server, and network technologies while collaborating with IT leader...
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System Administrator, Linux SME - (Active Secret Clearance with Ability to obtain TS/SCI)
$148K - $165K *
Deliver comprehensive Linux system administration support, ensuring secure and efficient operation of servers and applications. Collaborate with diverse teams to uphold compliance, troubleshoot issues...
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$83K *
Transform enterprise systems as a key contributor in a collaborative IT team. Drive Azure migrations, enhance infrastructure security, and automate processes to optimize technology and support evolvin...
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$135K - $155K *
Join our dedicated engineering team to enhance endpoint management using Microsoft Intune and MCM. Leverage your expertise in a senior role to support a government client, ensuring efficient operation...
6 days ago
IT Risk and Controls Consultant
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential by supporting IT controls audits and assessments for a key client. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance internal controls, ensuring compliance and effective remediation strat...
5 days ago
$153K - $207K *
Join us to drive innovation and excellence in network engineering. Your expertise will influence the design, implementation, and maintenance of large-scale telecommunication infrastructures, ensuring...
1 month ago
Cyber Implementation Specialist
$91K - $136K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity solutions across defense programs. Lead the implementation of robust cybersecurity architectures while collaborating with multidisciplinary team...
3 weeks ago
$141K - $236K *
Transform national security through innovative systems engineering. Leverage your expertise in network design and administration to enhance operational capabilities while ensuring compliance and techn...
1 week ago
$170K - $180K *
Join a dynamic team to ensure operational continuity across multiple data centers, leveraging your expertise in storage systems and virtualization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support c...
3 weeks ago
Specialist - IT ETRM System (Lead/Principal)
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by enhancing IT ETRM systems support for the ION RightAngle application. Collaborate across teams, resolve issues, and contribute to best practices while managing multiple tasks in a...
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Manager, Information Technology
$70K - $150K *
Drive IT governance and controls across the enterprise, ensuring compliance and enhancing financial reporting assurance. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks and implement best practices in t...
4 days ago
$140K - $170K *
Drive IT operations excellence across North America, ensuring security, infrastructure, and technology delivery align with strategic goals. Lead a high-performing team to enhance business processes an...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $170K *
Lead IT operations across North America, ensuring security and technology delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to align IT strategy with business goals, manage infrastructure, and drive innovation...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Advance mission-critical software solutions by collaborating in a cross-functional team, utilizing modern engineering practices to enhance DoD weapon and sensor systems through the full software lifec...
4 days ago
Operation Technology Engineer (Level 2 Automation)
$80K - $95K *
Unlock the potential of automation systems through innovative software development and analysis. Work across interdisciplinary teams to enhance processes that drive operational excellence in a dynamic...
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Drive financial excellence by leading accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing reporting processes across diverse business units in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to op...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance across multiple business units while driving process improvements and mentoring staff...
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Senior End User Device Architect
$103K - $218K *
Champion the evolution of standardized end user device architectures, automating deployment across 350+ facilities, enhancing security for 40,000+ users and driving innovation in enterprise endpoint m...
Reposted 1 week ago
Linux System Administrator - DoD
$120K - $145K *
Join us to optimize and manage Linux environments, bridging traditional infrastructure with modern containerization. Collaborate with engineers to enhance system performance and mentor junior staff wh...
1 week ago
Senior Technical Architect, Infrastructure and Cloud
$171K - $300K *
Join a team that's redefining infrastructure and cloud architecture, driving strategic direction and innovation. Collaborate across technology domains to ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective so...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IT systems and enhancing performance across enterprise environments. You'll tackle advanced troubleshooting and system monitoring, ensuring reliable operatio...
2 weeks ago
COOP Site Support Technician / ORT Analyst (Senior)
$80K - $95K *
Champion operational excellence by providing on-site IT support for COOP readiness, ensuring seamless network administration and outage response while coordinating with diverse teams to maintain criti...
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Infrastructure and Platform Enablement, Lead
$115K - $125K *
Unlock potential by leading cross-domain infrastructure initiatives, translating product demands into actionable plans. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure operational readiness and drive success...
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$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by leading IT network operations and personnel, ensuring safety and efficiency while managing infrastructure projects. Collaborate with teams to achieve organizational goals and de...
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What does an IT Infrastructure Specialist do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Potential paths include senior infrastructure specialist, cloud or network engineer, infrastructure architect, platform operations leader, and IT infrastructure or technology operations manager.