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How much do assistant director infrastructure system jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant director infrastructure system in the United States is $153,682.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,500.00 and $187,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Director Infrastructure System vs Network Manager?

AspectAssistant Director Infrastructure SystemNetwork Manager
CredentialsBachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field; certifications like CISSP, PMPBachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related; certifications like Cisco CCNA, Network+
Work EnvironmentOversees infrastructure projects, manages teams, collaborates with multiple departmentsManages network operations, maintains network security, troubleshoots network issues
Industry UsageCommon in government, large corporations, infrastructure firmsPrevalent in IT service providers, corporate IT departments

The Assistant Director Infrastructure System focuses on overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects and strategic planning, while the Network Manager primarily manages network operations and security. Both roles require technical certifications and work in similar environments, but their scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

Infographic showing various Assistant Director Infrastructure System job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $153,682 per year, or $73.9 per hour.
Executive Director, Infrastructure Engineering

Executive Director, Infrastructure Engineering

The Walt Disney Company

Bristol, CT

$263K - $353K/yr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Walt Disney Company rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 124 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 47 rated entertainment


Job description

Job Posting Title:

Executive Director, Infrastructure Engineering

Req ID:

10137241

Job Description:

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.

About the Role:

As the Executive Director, Infrastructure Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological backbone that powers a global media business. This executive-level position is responsible for leading a global, cross-functional organization that designs, implements, and supports integrated systems for high-quality media content delivery. Your leadership will ensure the performance, scalability, security, and resilience of enterprise-level platforms, driving innovation and operational excellence across the company.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide executive leadership and direction to solution engineering functions, including Site Reliability, Storage systems, computer systems, QA, and Systems Engineering.
  • Define strategic vision, operational objectives, and measurable goals aligned to enterprise technology and business outcomes.
  • Build and execute workforce strategies-recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent across engineering disciplines.
  • Oversee organizational design and realignment to promote agility and responsiveness to evolving business needs.
  • Direct the architecture and operationalization of scalable solutions supporting high-throughput production/content platforms.
  • Champion the implementation of efficient CI/CD pipelines, on-prem and cloud-native services, and observability automation.
  • Collaborate with systems engineering and product engineering teams to ensure operational readiness and continuous improvement.
  • Define and operationalize engineering standards and KPIs related to security, performance, and availability.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on platform health, system incidents, risk mitigation, and technical roadmap alignment.
  • Lead cross-functional engagement to ensure platform capabilities meet the evolving needs of business units and customers.
Required Qualifications:
  • 12+ years of related experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
  • Proven experience in leading global, cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Strong strategic vision and operational execution skills.
  • Expertise in scalable solution architecture and operationalization.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, and observability automation.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  • Strong leadership and talent development capabilities.
  • Ability to drive engineering excellence through documentation and process maturity.
  • Experience in managing third-party vendor relationships.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Experience with distributed systems modernization.
  • Knowledge of security, performance, and availability standards.
  • Experience in fostering a culture of reusability and modularity.
Required Education
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA and Bristol, CT is $251,900.00 to $337,800.00 per year and in New York, NY is $263,900.00 to $353,900.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

Content Platforms & Operations

Job Posting Primary Business:

CPO - Infrastructure Engineering

Primary Job Posting Category:

Architecture (Tech)

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

New York, NY, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - CA - 1200 Grand Central Ave, USA - CT - ESPN Building 13

Date Posted:

2025-12-03

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About Walt Disney

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

Industry

Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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