How to hire an infrastructure analyst

How to hire an infrastructure analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step infrastructure analyst hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your infrastructure analyst job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an infrastructure analyst for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An infrastructure analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, infrastructure analysts 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 shows salaries for various types of infrastructure analysts.

   Type of Infrastructure Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Infrastructure Analyst	Computer support specialists provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment. Some, called computer network support specialists, support information technology (IT) employees within their organization... Show more	$23-47
   Desktop Engineer	A desktop engineer is responsible for monitoring the efficiency and performance of computer systems across the organization to deliver high-performance on business operations and client specifications. Desktop engineers resolve computer desktop issues, including navigation and security complications that create delays in the operational process... Show more	$37-65
   Desktop Support Technician	A desktop support technician is responsible for troubleshooting defective computer systems, affecting its performance and efficiency. Desktop support technicians must be highly familiar with the technology systems and programming codes to navigate system applications and locate the discrepancy of the system... Show more	$15-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Troubleshoot
   • Azure
   • PC
   • Desktop Support
   • Deskside Support
   • Technical Support
   • SCCM
   • OS
   • Remote Desktop
   • Laptop Computers
   • Network Printers
   • User Support
   • LAN

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop UNIX shell scripts to automate the monitoring and administration process.
   • Manage customer's trouble tickets through VMWARE ticketing system for resolving issues.
   • Manage the virtualization of physical servers in initial efforts to reduce data center footprint.
   • Conduct OS builds and manage day to day activities according to business requirements, for new application setups and configurations.
   • Design and manage Linux environment.
   • Manage LAN infrastructure configuring and maintaining all network hardware devices.

   More infrastructure analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your infrastructure analyst job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An infrastructure analyst 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 infrastructure analyst in Kansas may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level infrastructure analyst usually earns less than a senior-level infrastructure analyst. Additionally, an infrastructure analyst 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 infrastructure analyst salary

   $70,283yearly

   $33.79 hourly rate

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   Entry-level infrastructure analyst salary

   $49,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average infrastructure analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$89,737	$43
   2	California	$83,878	$40
   3	Michigan	$82,677	$40
   4	Oregon	$82,668	$40
   5	Massachusetts	$80,444	$39
   6	New York	$75,888	$36
   7	Illinois	$74,275	$36
   8	Connecticut	$73,769	$35
   9	Indiana	$71,126	$34
   10	Pennsylvania	$70,194	$34
   11	Delaware	$70,131	$34
   12	Virginia	$69,053	$33
   13	North Carolina	$68,325	$33
   14	Ohio	$65,762	$32
   15	Wisconsin	$65,692	$32
   16	Georgia	$65,176	$31
   17	Maryland	$64,962	$31
   18	Colorado	$64,316	$31
   19	District of Columbia	$61,103	$29
   20	Arkansas	$60,259	$29

   Average infrastructure analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$131,459	$63.20	152
   2	Nomura Securities	$111,801	$53.75	15
   3	Uber Technologies	$94,272	$45.32
   4	Citi	$93,185	$44.80	17
   5	Blackstone Group	$91,890	$44.18
   6	Babcock & Brown	$88,780	$42.68
   7	National Grid plc	$87,802	$42.21	2
   8	LendingClub	$87,119	$41.88	2
   9	John Deere	$85,625	$41.17	2
   10	DXC Technology	$84,907	$40.82	18
   11	U.S. Cellular	$84,410	$40.58
   12	Highmark	$83,852	$40.31	46
   13	Beyond	$83,849	$40.31
   14	NuScale Power	$80,885	$38.89
   15	M&T Bank	$80,533	$38.72	17
   16	Guidehouse	$79,168	$38.06	57
   17	McKesson	$78,664	$37.82	2
   18	Whidbey General Hospital	$78,129	$37.56
   19	GCM Grosvenor	$77,683	$37.35
   20	DPR Construction	$76,995	$37.02

4. Writing an infrastructure analyst job description

   An infrastructure analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an infrastructure analyst job description:

   Infrastructure analyst job description example

   Long View. A career that helps you get more out of life.
   
   A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don't just say it, we prove it. Every day. We're proud of our reputation as one of North America's most dynamic IT providers - and we're even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you'll see how our company's core pillars - Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun - resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 90% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work!
   
   Are you passionate about people and working for a company that values FUN and offers an environment where you can flourish?
   
   We are looking for an upbeat and proactive Deskside consultant for a client site in Houston, TX! In this role, you will contribute to the business in a number of ways including working with end-users ranging from entry-level to C-level executives with queries related to the supported software, hardware and computing platforms in a professional and courteous manner.
   
   A Day in the Life:Assist all customers with their questions about any of our supported software and computing platforms Act as the single point of contact for all IT issues that are presented to the Service Desk via phone call, voicemail, email, self-service, and/or chat regarding hardware, software and networking Monitor the performance of the company's desktop infrastructure and device plans for improved efficiency Troubleshoot and diagnose problems and resolve Tier 1 incidents, per the client and/or LVS service catalog.Escalate Tier 2 incidents according to client specifications Install applications and computer peripherals Conduct remote troubleshooting Track and escalate outages
   What You Bring: 7+ years of related IT experience Knowledge of server operations, infrastructure, web interfaces, and remote access tools Experience supporting Microsoft environments in a service desk or deskside support role Experience with the following: Microsoft Office 2010 / 2013 / O365 Windows/Linux/Mac OS environments Remote support PC / printer hardware / VPN / Citrix Active Directory Supporting mobile devices ITIL Incident Management understanding Ability to diagnose, research and solve technical and data issues independently Ability to work with ServiceNOWKnowledge of network security practices and anti-virus programs Excellent problem-solving and multitasking skills
   What Makes You Extra Awesome:Post-secondary educationA+ certification
   Want to learn more about our culture and life at Long View? Check us out on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram!
   
   Long View's mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent, positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied identities, experiences and backgrounds.
   
   Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right infrastructure analyst for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with infrastructure analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit infrastructure analysts who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your infrastructure analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality infrastructure analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with infrastructure analyst 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with an infrastructure analyst applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   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 infrastructure analyst

   Once you have selected a candidate for the infrastructure analyst 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 good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new infrastructure analyst. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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