How to hire an information technology infrastructure manager

How to hire an information technology infrastructure manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step information technology infrastructure manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an information technology infrastructure manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new information technology infrastructure manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the information technology infrastructure manager you need to hire. Certain information technology infrastructure manager roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An information technology infrastructure manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, information technology infrastructure managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents information technology infrastructure manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Information Technology Infrastructure Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Information Technology Infrastructure Manager	Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.	$40-69
   Data Manager	A data manager is responsible for monitoring the efficiency of the company's technology systems and network infrastructures. Data managers ensure the safety and security of the databases to avoid unauthorized access that may pose risks for business operations... Show more	$35-76
   Chief Information Officer	A chief information officer, also known as CIO, is responsible for the technological development within the company or organization. Primarily overseeing all information technology-related operations, a chief information officer takes the lead in setting the department's budget, developing strategies that will improve computer systems, and implementing policies to attain significant growth in profit and client base... Show more	$47-105

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Cloud
   • Customer Service
   • Azure
   • VMware
   • Windows Server
   • Disaster Recovery
   • Service Delivery
   • SAN
   • ITIL
   • Virtualization
   • Infrastructure Projects
   • Linux
   • Switches

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage HIPAA and NAIC compliance requirements.
   • Design, implement, manage, and continuously improve core ITSM processes.
   • Manage all SOX requirements for network security, financial systems, and data security.
   • Manage PMO and portfolio of projects, three PMs and a dozen engineering resources.
   • Manage the project team that test and implement first network appliance (NAS) filer in company.
   • Plan and manage the SDLC for SAAS web base transaction processing systems project, also develop an eCommerce project.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your information technology infrastructure manager job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An information technology infrastructure manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an information technology infrastructure manager in Minnesota may be lower than in California, and an entry-level information technology infrastructure manager usually earns less than a senior-level information technology infrastructure manager. Additionally, an information technology infrastructure manager with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average information technology infrastructure manager salary

   $110,900yearly

   $53.32 hourly rate

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   Entry-level information technology infrastructure manager salary

   $85,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average information technology infrastructure manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$145,370	$70
   2	New York	$126,563	$61
   3	New Jersey	$117,955	$57
   4	Pennsylvania	$117,749	$57
   5	North Carolina	$112,318	$54
   6	Massachusetts	$112,264	$54
   7	Maryland	$111,791	$54
   8	Illinois	$109,814	$53
   9	Florida	$108,054	$52
   10	Michigan	$106,006	$51
   11	Virginia	$104,773	$50
   12	Ohio	$104,165	$50
   13	Texas	$103,823	$50
   14	Indiana	$103,225	$50
   15	Wisconsin	$98,334	$47
   16	Georgia	$98,170	$47
   17	Colorado	$97,292	$47
   18	Missouri	$96,593	$46
   19	Minnesota	$95,757	$46
   20	Hawaii	$92,340	$44

   Average information technology infrastructure manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Best Apartments	$144,765	$69.60
   2	FastMed Urgent Care	$140,701	$67.64
   3	Vista Equity Partners	$140,329	$67.47	1
   4	Citi	$138,991	$66.82	30
   5	Microsoft	$136,822	$65.78	134
   6	Fisher Investments	$136,748	$65.74
   7	CyberCoders	$132,664	$63.78	1
   8	Amazon	$131,623	$63.28	481
   9	Koch Industries	$129,478	$62.25	1
   10	Ross Stores	$128,838	$61.94	13
   11	Belk	$122,748	$59.01	1
   12	Juniper Networks	$119,739	$57.57
   13	RSM US	$119,070	$57.25	50
   14	Link Technologies	$116,446	$55.98	3
   15	Bio-Rad Laboratories	$116,415	$55.97
   16	Monster Products	$114,488	$55.04	3
   17	Kelly Services	$113,853	$54.74	5
   18	Central Pacific Bank	$113,754	$54.69
   19	Advantage xPO	$113,235	$54.44
   20	Connors Group	$113,154	$54.40

4. Writing an information technology infrastructure manager job description

   A job description for an information technology infrastructure manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an information technology infrastructure manager job description:

   Information technology infrastructure manager job description example

   Job DescriptionCome and join our exciting and growing team at HomePro! Tons of benefits, opportunities for growth and excellent leadership! Check us out!
   
   HOMEPRO is the largest provider of low voltage & high voltage products to the New Home Builder Industry. We provide security wiring, CCTV, structured wiring, audio/video systems, Home Automation systems (specializing in Savant and Clare). We even have a high voltage division offering wiring solutions to the Home Builder Industry. We offer on the job training and manufacturer training certifications. HOMEPRO is a well-established company operating in Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio. We have been in business for over 20 years. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. With our forward thinking we are experiencing tremendous growth. If you are looking for a company where you can grow you have found it!
   Our benefits include:
   
   Full-time position 401K with company match PTO and Paid Company Holidays Employee Discounted Monitoring Plan Benefits after 60 days Free Gym onsite Advancement Opportunities
   Summary/Objective :
   The IT Infrastructure role is responsible for managing IT Operations including Cloud infrastructure and Service, Networking, Desktops, Mobile Fleet, IT Service Desk, and IT Security. This role will implement up-to-date solutions and best practice across the IT infrastructure and Service Desk team and manage technical team and 3rd party providers.
   
   Responsibilities:
   
   Responsible for maintaining and monitoring systems to ensure the highest level of infrastructure performance including Cloud, co-located, and on premise across multiple regional branches and warehouses. Manage IT service desk performance and establish repeatable communication and process standards for IT requests Establish and maintain high level of IT security utilizing recognized frameworks, processes and procedures, and testing. Practice IT asset management, including maintenance of network component, desktops, mobile fleet, life cycle management and related documentation. Negotiate and manage 3rd party providers and vendors. Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s leaders and end users regarding pertinent infrastructure activities. Manage and provide guidance to junior members of the team. Ability to ‘roll up sleeves’ and contribute with project mgmt. and technically
   
   Required Education and Experience:
   
   5+ years’ experience managing enterprise Cloud services and virtual environments 5+ years’ experience managing and configuring enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs, etc. 3+ years of management experience Excellent knowledge of current protocols and standards, including Active Directory, Group Policies, MS Exchange, Core Switching/Routing, SSL/IPSec, SAN, Virtualization, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery. Hands-on experience troubleshooting hardware such as servers, routers, bridges, switches, hubs, modems, network interface cards, and so on. Previous mgmt. of DevOps environments a plus Bachelor degree in Computer Science a plus
   Schedule:
   Monday to Friday
   On-site/Remote - at least 80% on-site required
   Must be eligible to work in US

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5. Post your job

   To find information technology infrastructure managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any information technology infrastructure managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level information technology infrastructure managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your information technology infrastructure manager job on Zippia to find and recruit information technology infrastructure manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with information technology infrastructure manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new information technology infrastructure manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the information technology infrastructure manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new information technology infrastructure manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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