Post job

What is an infrastructure service manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read

Infrastructure service engineers are also called IT infrastructure engineers or change managers. Their job is to oversee the IT infrastructure of an organization and ensure all the IT systems of a business function efficiently and effectively. They install, monitor, and maintain operating environments. Also, they provide training and technical support for users. An infrastructure service engineer updates software and hardware and creates repair strategies. They can work remotely or on-site. Demand for these professionals is high in the telecommunications industry.

However, no company would employ you if you don't have at least a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Certifications like MCITP, CCNP, or VCP will also increase your chances of getting hired. You must possess organization, problem-solving, collaboration, time-management, project management, analytical, and computer skills. The infrastructure service engineers earns $77,569 annually, which is about $47 per hour.

ScoreInfrastructure Service ManagerUS Average
Salary
8.3

Avg. Salary $127,642

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.6

Growth rate 16%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.21%

Asian 13.70%

Black or African American 6.73%

Hispanic or Latino 10.11%

Unknown 5.21%

White 64.04%

Gender

female 14.69%

male 85.31%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Infrastructure service manager career paths

Key steps to become an infrastructure service manager

  1. Explore infrastructure service manager education requirements

    Most common infrastructure service manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    62.0 %

    Master's

    17.1 %

    Associate

    15.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific infrastructure service manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Metrics11.37%
    Project Management9.90%
    Service Delivery8.56%
    Infrastructure Services7.84%
    Cloud4.68%
  3. Complete relevant infrastructure service manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New infrastructure service managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an infrastructure service manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real infrastructure service manager resumes.
  4. Research infrastructure service manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage multiple vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, finance oversight, technology and operation requirements and ongoing service level agreements.
    • Coordinate all problems, incident and change management initiatives using ITIL best practices.
    • Balance via redundant Citrix NetScalers.
    • Champion ITIL framework adoption initiative for internal company processes and organization.
  5. Apply for infrastructure service manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an infrastructure service manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

How did you land your first infrastructure service manager job

Zippi

Are you an infrastructure service manager?

Share your story for a free salary report.

Average infrastructure service manager salary

The average infrastructure service manager salary in the United States is $127,642 per year or $61 per hour. Infrastructure service manager salaries range between $92,000 and $177,000 per year.

Average infrastructure service manager salary
$127,642 Yearly
$61.37 hourly

What am I worth?

salary-calculator

How do infrastructure service managers rate their job?

-/5

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Infrastructure service manager reviews

profile
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2023
Cons

Work Life Balance can be difficult based on size of team and infrastructure.


Working as an infrastructure service manager? Share your experience anonymously.
Overall rating*
Career growth
Work/Life balance
Pay/Salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

Browse executive management jobs