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How much do associate infrastructure engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate infrastructure engineer in Alabama is $115,171.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,400.00 and $127,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications does an associate infrastructure engineer need?

To succeed as an Associate Infrastructure Engineer, you need a solid understanding of networking, server management, and operating systems, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with cloud platforms (like AWS or Azure), scripting languages (such as Python or PowerShell), and certifications like CompTIA Network+ or Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals are commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure reliable infrastructure support, minimize downtime, and enable smooth collaboration within IT teams and across the organization.

What does an associate infrastructure engineer do?

As an Associate Infrastructure Engineer, you can expect to be involved in projects such as configuring and maintaining servers, assisting with network troubleshooting, and supporting cloud or on-premises infrastructure deployments. You'll likely collaborate closely with senior engineers and IT teams to monitor system performance, automate routine processes, and respond to technical incidents. Your role may also include documenting infrastructure changes and participating in team meetings to discuss improvements or updates. These responsibilities provide excellent opportunities to develop technical skills and gain exposure to enterprise IT environments.

What is the difference between Associate Infrastructure Engineer vs Network Engineer?

AspectAssociate Infrastructure EngineerNetwork Engineer
Required CertificationsCompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA (preferred)CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA
Work EnvironmentData centers, cloud environments, IT teamsNetwork operations centers, enterprise networks
Industry UsageIT infrastructure, cloud services, enterprise techTelecommunications, enterprise networking, ISPs

The Associate Infrastructure Engineer and Network Engineer roles share similar certifications and work environments, often overlapping in IT infrastructure and networking tasks. However, the Associate Infrastructure Engineer typically has a broader focus on overall infrastructure components like servers and cloud systems, while the Network Engineer specializes specifically in network design, configuration, and troubleshooting.

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Infographic showing various Associate Infrastructure Engineer job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,171 per year, or $55.4 per hour.

Platform Infrastructure Engineer

Interactive Process Technology LLC

Huntsville, AL • On-site

$111K - $146K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Platform Infrastructure Engineer

Redstone Arsenal/Huntsville, AL


At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that actually make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.


Our Team

At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.

Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.

We're looking for people who:

  • Are curious and excited about technology
  • Like solving problems and figuring things out
  • Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team
  • Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.


IPTA is seeking a Platform Infrastructure Engineer responsible for installing, configuring, managing and maintaining virtualized systems to ensure data integrity, availability and security. The selected candidate will work with leadership and the architect team to design a virtualization strategy to meet mission requirements. They will provide technical expertise supporting information systems components, infrastructure integration and maintenance to meet architectural and business requirements.


Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • Engineer, deploy, and support VMware ESXi, vCenter, and enterprise server infrastructure.
  • Engineering, installation and maintenance of server hardware and ESXi virtualization platform.
  • Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies into the virtualization software solutions to enhance system performance and resource efficiency.
  • Evaluate virtualization software solutions vigilantly to reduce systems complexity while maintaining robust cybersecurity measures.
  • Support VMware technologies including vSAN, vROps, and NSX.
  • Monitor virtualization performance and resolve any issues.
  • Monitor tools that provide critical insights into workloads, depletion of resources, and peak loads of servers.
  • Assess network and server architecture for efficiency, improvements, or upgrades.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation of the data centers virtualization software, hypervisors, interfaces, layout, system, and processes.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation of the data center's layout, systems, and processes.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field
  • 10 years prior experience in a similar role
  • DoD 8570 Level II/III certification desired
  • VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization
  • Proven work experience providing Data Center virtualization software solutions.
  • Experience working in cloud environments.
  • Active Security Clearance Required

Preferred Technical Skills

  • Experience designing, deploying, and administering VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments, ESXi, vCenter Server, NSX, vSAN, and VMware Aria Suite.
  • Experience administering enterprise VMware virtualization platforms, including High Availability (HA), Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), vMotion, Storage vMotion, Distributed Switches, and resource optimization.
  • Experience deploying and supporting enterprise compute infrastructure using Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, or equivalent x86 server platforms.
  • Experience implementing software-defined data center (SDDC) architectures and virtualization best practices.
  • Experience deploying and administering enterprise storage technologies, including VMware vSAN, NAS, iSCSI, and storage replication.
  • Experience configuring VMware NSX, software-defined networking (SDN), virtual networking, VLANs, distributed switching, and network segmentation.
  • Experience administering Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating systems within enterprise virtualized environments.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and technical leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional infrastructure and engineering teams.

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.

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