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.
SENIOR SPECIALIST DIGITAL TRUST (VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT)
$126K - $176K *
Empower our cybersecurity efforts by leading a comprehensive Vulnerability Management program. Collaborate across teams to identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities, ensuring robust protection f...
1 week ago
$80K - $100K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on optimizing IT systems. You'll provide essential support and administration for Microsoft environments, enhancing network infrastructure and dri...
1 week ago
$90K - $120K *
Lead a dynamic team to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. Drive performance, foster collaboration, and implement process improvements in a fast-paced professional services environmen...
1 week ago
$176K - $238K *
Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineer, driving innovation in complex systems design and lifecycle management. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance operational efficiency and deliver impact...
3 weeks ago
$176K - $238K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of IT infrastructure. As a Systems Engineer, you'll drive the lifecycle of complex systems, from design to decommissioning, ensuring impactful solutions that enhan...
3 weeks ago
HPC Infrastructure & Cluster Engineer
$170K - $180K *
Manage the end-to-end administration of a customer compute cluster, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability for complex workloads. Collaborate with integration teams to provision envir...
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Network Operations Specialist (Network Engineer II) (Government)
$89K - $194K *
Lead the charge in supporting critical network operations, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration services. Engage in troubleshooting, incident management, and network upgrades while collab...
1 week ago
Network Operations Specialist (Network Engineer II) (Government)
$89K - $194K *
Engage in critical network operations, ensuring seamless LAN/WAN functionality. Support incident management, troubleshoot escalated issues, and collaborate on network upgrades while maintaining compli...
1 week ago
$79K - $162K *
Drive mission success by coordinating systems engineering and integration efforts across diverse teams, ensuring seamless software delivery and operational continuity in complex environments. Your exp...
1 week ago
$63K - $127K *
Develop and enhance reliable systems through rigorous engineering analysis, ensuring readiness across multiple environments. Collaborate with teams to assess performance and create models for Navy sys...
3 weeks ago
$128K - $177K *
Redefine governance protocols for AI and Cloud initiatives, ensuring compliance, risk management, and innovation across the organization while collaborating with multiple teams to enhance strategy and...
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$124K - $167K *
Champion the administration of identity, security, and server systems in a dynamic IT environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance toll collection technology and ensure operational excell...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform the future of operations by managing project execution, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, coordinate resources, and drive continuous impro...
3 days ago
AI Infrastructure DC Design Engineer II
$85K - $134K *
Advance data hall designs and infrastructure projects, optimizing efficiency and scalability while collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and support project delivery...
2 weeks ago
AI Infrastructure DC Design Engineer II
$85K - $134K *
Manage moderate-complexity data hall designs and infrastructure projects, driving operational improvements and design optimizations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient...
2 weeks ago
AI Infrastructure DC Design Engineer II
$85K - $134K *
Design and optimize medium-complexity data hall infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support project delivery...
2 weeks ago
AI Infrastructure DC Design Engineer II
$85K - $134K *
Engage in the design and optimization of data hall infrastructure, managing moderate-complexity projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and scalabili...
2 weeks ago
Storage Area Network (SAN) Administrator
$110K - $132K *
Empower the management and optimization of Enterprise SAN systems, ensuring robust storage solutions and technical support across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, c...
3 days ago
Storage Area Network (SAN) Administrator
$110K - $132K *
Lead the charge in managing and optimizing Enterprise SAN systems, providing engineering and administration support across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance storage solutions and...
3 days ago
Storage Area Network (SAN) Administrator
$110K - $132K *
Drive enterprise-level SAN management and support for DoD storage solutions. Collaborate on system design, troubleshooting, and maintenance across diverse environments, ensuring optimal performance an...
3 days ago
Storage Area Network (SAN) Administrator
$110K - $132K *
Transform storage solutions by engineering and managing Enterprise SAN systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, ensure data integrity, and support DoD operations across diverse environm...
3 days ago
Storage Area Network (SAN) Administrator
$110K - $132K *
Manage enterprise-level SAN systems, providing engineering and administration support across on-premises and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal storage solutions and maintain...
3 days ago
Storage Area Network (SAN) Administrator
$110K - $132K *
Help us enhance our storage solutions by managing and optimizing Enterprise SAN systems. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure seamless operations across on-premises and cloud environments while...
3 days ago
Data Center IT Infrastructure Technician
$68K - $97K *
Unlock efficiency in data center operations by supporting client requests, troubleshooting hardware, and managing documentation. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless infrastructure management and...
2 weeks ago
$53K - $108K *
Unlock operational excellence by overseeing Cellular Services and Clean Tech programs. Manage vendor relationships, ensure compliance with SLAs, and drive process improvements to enhance service quali...
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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.