How to hire an infrastructure manager

How to hire an infrastructure manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step 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 infrastructure manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new infrastructure manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The infrastructure manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an infrastructure manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an infrastructure manager that fits the bill.

   This list presents infrastructure manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Infrastructure Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   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.	$42-77
   Director, Technical Operations	A director of technical operations is in charge of spearheading the efforts in optimizing business operations. Their responsibilities revolve around performing research and analysis to determine the best operational practices, setting goals and objectives, allocating budgets, coordinating different departments, and evaluating the performance of technicians and engineers... Show more	$47-96
   Information Technology Supervisor, Information Technology	An information technology supervisor of information technology is primarily in charge of overseeing a company's IT operations, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. It is their duty to spearhead projects, set goals and objectives, coordinate staff, manage budgets and timelines, perform installations and upgrades, and develop strategies to optimize operations... Show more	$39-70

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cloud
   • Project Management
   • Incident Management
   • VMware
   • SAN
   • Azure
   • Linux
   • Windows Server
   • Disaster Recovery
   • Virtualization
   • ITIL
   • Infrastructure Projects
   • Switches
   • Executive Management

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   Responsibilities:

   • Define managed services, draft SLAs, and develop and manage new vendor partnerships.
   • Project manage the cross-divisional technology team that implement the first centralize Citrix XP farm in the firm.
   • Manage a team of 10 providing support for the UNIX fleet of 300 servers for all headquarters applications.
   • Create proposal to move hosting environment from a manage service provider to a local co-location facility build on VMware ESX.
   • Manage a team in the design, implementation and maintenance of data center, LAN, and desktop services globally.
   • Manage scrum teams across multiple regions working towards coordinate deliverables.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your infrastructure manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An infrastructure manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, infrastructure managers' average salary in oklahoma is 35% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level infrastructure managers earn 45% less than senior-level infrastructure managers.
   • Certifications. An infrastructure manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an infrastructure manager's salary.

   Average infrastructure manager salary

   $119,630yearly

   $57.51 hourly rate

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   Entry-level infrastructure manager salary

   $88,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average infrastructure manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$144,818	$70
   2	New Jersey	$133,695	$64
   3	Washington	$132,120	$64
   4	New York	$123,758	$60
   5	Florida	$123,709	$59
   6	Connecticut	$122,411	$59
   7	Massachusetts	$122,016	$59
   8	North Carolina	$120,602	$58
   9	District of Columbia	$118,342	$57
   10	Michigan	$116,144	$56
   11	Texas	$115,714	$56
   12	Ohio	$114,104	$55
   13	Utah	$113,878	$55
   14	Illinois	$112,536	$54
   15	Indiana	$109,969	$53
   16	Wisconsin	$108,959	$52
   17	Arizona	$107,566	$52
   18	Louisiana	$107,478	$52
   19	Pennsylvania	$107,436	$52
   20	Colorado	$107,113	$52

   Average infrastructure manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$187,846	$90.31	286
   2	Google	$174,648	$83.97	72
   3	The Walt Disney Company	$159,299	$76.59	30
   4	Two Sigma	$155,222	$74.63
   5	Apple	$154,549	$74.30	36
   6	SoFi	$154,513	$74.29	4
   7	Zoox	$150,126	$72.18	9
   8	Citi	$148,568	$71.43	8
   9	LendingClub	$146,604	$70.48	4
   10	BNY Mellon	$143,941	$69.20	12
   11	MUFG EMEA	$143,012	$68.76
   12	Volvo Trucks	$142,320	$68.42
   13	Lowe's Companies	$139,323	$66.98
   14	Amd	$139,237	$66.94	8
   15	BorgWarner	$138,752	$66.71	1
   16	Knight Capital Funding	$137,672	$66.19
   17	Commonwealth	$133,421	$64.14	1
   18	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$132,943	$63.91	138
   19	Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$132,027	$63.47
   20	Lindsay	$131,641	$63.29

4. Writing an infrastructure manager job description

   A good infrastructure manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an infrastructure manager job description:

   Infrastructure manager job description example

   As a Software Build Infrastructure Manager at Zoox you will lead a team which provides build tooling for a large and cutting edge codebase. Your team will be responsible for systems and tools which are essential to all software development at Zoox and which operate at significant scale.
   
   You will be responsible for hiring for and maintaining the health of the Software Build team. You will help to grow and coach the team and support the continued success of their careers.
   
   QualificationsExperience managing teams of 5-10+Demonstrated ability to prioritize development work and build cross-functional consensus Strong communication skills Experience with C++ build tooling Familiarity with build, testing, and release systems and processes User-centric approach to product and tool development
   
   Bonus QualificationsExperience with Bazel or similar build tooling Experience owning high scale distributed systems Programming skills in Python and experience with Python development tooling Programming skills in Javascript/Typescript and experience with JS development tooling Experience with static analysis and/or fuzzing techniques Experience with development processes for high assurance software
   Vaccine Mandate
   
   Employees working in this position will be required to have received a single dose of the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine OR have completed the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series. In addition, employees will be required to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine by the earlier of (1) April 15 or (2) within two months of becoming eligible for the booster vaccine.
   
   Employees will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment. That offer of employment will be conditioned upon, among other things, an Applicant's ability to show proof of vaccination status. Please note the Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.
   
   About Zoox
   
   Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
   
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   A Final Note:
   You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right infrastructure manager 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 managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit infrastructure managers 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 manager job on Zippia to find and recruit infrastructure manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit infrastructure managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up 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.

   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 manager

   Once you've selected the best infrastructure manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing 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.

   To prepare for the new infrastructure manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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