Explore $100K+ Jobs in Iowa

Find professional opportunities across Iowa with salaries of $100,000 or more. From Des Moines and Cedar Rapids to Iowa City, Davenport, and beyond, Ladders helps experienced professionals discover vetted roles that match their skills and career goals.

High-Paying Careers Across Iowa

Iowa employers hire experienced professionals in fields such as healthcare, technology, finance, engineering, manufacturing, insurance, and business leadership. Available positions and compensation vary by employer, location, and experience, so explore listings to see which opportunities fit your background.

Where to Find Iowa Opportunities

Search jobs in major employment centers including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, and Sioux City, as well as remote and hybrid roles that may be available to candidates in Iowa. Use location and job-title filters to focus your search.

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Ladders focuses on professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Browse Iowa listings to find your next career move and connect with roles suited to your expertise.

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$112K - $137K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing enterprise network infrastructure. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-performing networks across diverse environments...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $185K *

Lead enterprise-level architectural initiatives to enhance endpoint technologies, guiding modernization efforts and integrating emerging solutions across multiple divisions while ensuring security and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to define and implement enterprise architecture frameworks that align technology solutions with strategic IT objectives, ensuring security, scalability, and operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career as a Compliance Architect, guiding clients through CMMC compliance journeys. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, develop strategic roadmaps, and ensure alignment with regu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading cloud infrastructure design and automation. As a senior technical leader, you'll mentor engineers, optimize systems, and ensure robust, secure solutions for clients whil...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing a cutting-edge platform for modern data centers, integrating AI and cloud technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a robust, scalable architecture th...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize network infrastructure within the DHMS program, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. Collaborate with IT teams to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and maintain compliance wi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Partner with us to shape the quality strategy for a leading exam development platform. Leverage your expertise to guide multiple Agile teams, enhance automation practices, and ensure high standards ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $185K *

Join a team that's transforming customer experiences through innovative technical solutions. As a Solutions Architect, you'll bridge business needs with technology, guiding clients from discovery to d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $338K *

Lead the charge in transforming network security through innovative solutions, guiding enterprise clients in Zero Trust and SASE initiatives while managing large teams and driving strategic business o...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing reliability and performance of a SaaS platform. Collaborate with development teams to implement automation, incident management, and observability practices...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $170K *

Lead the transformation of storage solutions by leveraging deep technical expertise in NetApp Keystone and Storage-as-a-Service. Collaborate with customers to architect tailored solutions that optimiz...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge infrastructure for large-scale AI deployments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless execution from concept to construction, maintaining...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining AI security! As a Principal AI Security Engineer, you'll lead assessments, design controls, and partner with teams to ensure safe AI adoption across the enterprise, drivi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you guide school districts in crafting effective solution strategies. Collaborate with sales and product teams to enhance educational outcomes through tailored technology soluti...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$90K - $189K *

Shape the future of network infrastructure by leading modernization efforts across classified and unclassified systems. Collaborate with teams to design secure, high-performance networks while ensurin...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud solutions by architecting innovative CaaS and cloud-native technologies. Collaborate with customers to tackle complex challenges and drive successful cloud transfor...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Manage third-party vendors to ensure successful C-Band ground clearing across multiple sites. Oversee project planning, financial tracking, and compliance documentation to meet FCC requirements and de...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$320K - $488K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of innovation in rack-scale system software. Lead technical design efforts, collaborate with top industry players, and drive quality across a rapidly evolving...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive security excellence by managing identity access, external testing, and compliance processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance AWS security and develop scalable policies, ensuring robust protect...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $200K *

Lead the charge in electrical engineering excellence across multiple campuses, ensuring robust design, validation, and energization of critical infrastructure while integrating onsite generation solut...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to architectural guidance and technical support across diverse projects. Collaborate with teams to evaluate solutions, adapt to evolving technologies, and communicate findings effectively t...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $180K *

Elevate network deployment and operations by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable private data networks globally, driving positive outcomes for both th...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $180K *

Join us to drive the deployment and maintenance of global private data networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, efficient connectivity, enhancing service delivery for mill...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$167K - $223K *

Champion innovative cloud financial strategies by leading data-driven architecture within a dynamic multi-cloud ecosystem, enhancing accountability, performance, and cost efficiency to drive business...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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