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Venn

Critical Infrastructure - Associate

Washington, DC · On-site

Critical Infrastructure Associate Venn is seeking an Associatewith familiarity and interest in ... We offer our clients a wide range of deliverables focused on advocacy, issue management, coalition ...

DataBank

Critical Infrastructure Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

DataBank's managed data center services are anchored in world-class facilities. Our customized ... As a Critical Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring 100% uptime and ...

County of Delaware

Infrastructure Manager

Media, PA · Hybrid

$78K/yr

Summary The County of Delaware seeks a skilled professional to play a critical role in the care and maintenance of its forty-three (43) bridges. As the Infrastructure Manager, you will serve as the ...

Delcora

$100 - $125/hr

The County of Delaware seeks a skilled professional to play a critical role in the care and maintenance of its forty-three (43) bridges. As the Infrastructure Manager, you will serve as the technical ...

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How much do critical infrastructure manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for critical infrastructure manager in the United States is $154,028.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,000.00 and $197,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a critical infrastructure manager do?

A Critical Infrastructure Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations, security, and maintenance of essential systems and assets that are vital to a nation or organization, such as power grids, water supply, transportation, and communication networks. Their duties include assessing risks, developing emergency response plans, coordinating with government agencies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. They play a crucial role in protecting infrastructure from threats like cyberattacks, natural disasters, and other disruptions. Effective management helps maintain public safety, economic stability, and national security.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a critical infrastructure manager?

To thrive as a Critical Infrastructure Manager, you need in-depth knowledge of infrastructure systems, risk management, and regulatory compliance, often backed by a degree in engineering, IT, or a related field. Familiarity with SCADA systems, cybersecurity tools, and relevant certifications such as CISSP or PMP is highly valued. Strong leadership, crisis management, and effective communication skills are essential for coordinating teams and responding to emergencies. These competencies are crucial for safeguarding essential services, minimizing disruptions, and ensuring the resilience of critical infrastructure.

What are common challenges faced by a critical infrastructure manager, and how are they addressed?

Critical Infrastructure Managers often face challenges such as maintaining system reliability, managing cybersecurity risks, and complying with evolving regulatory requirements. They address these by implementing rigorous maintenance schedules, coordinating with IT and security teams to safeguard against threats, and staying up-to-date with industry standards. Effective communication with stakeholders and rapid response to incidents are also crucial to minimize disruptions and ensure the safety and resilience of essential services.

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Infographic showing various Critical Infrastructure Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $154,028 per year, or $74.1 per hour.

Infrastructure Manager

Houston, TX • On-site

Technology Recruiting Solutions,Inc.
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Posted 17 days ago

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Infrastructure Manager – Houston, TX

Established Houston-based organization is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Manager to lead enterprise infrastructure operations across multiple locations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for infrastructure strategy, cloud transformation, service delivery, cybersecurity support, and the management of internal technical teams and outside service providers.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical infrastructure expertise with proven leadership experience and will be comfortable remaining hands-on when needed.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead enterprise infrastructure operations across network, server, cloud, storage, telecommunications, and related technologies.
  • Manage and develop infrastructure and support personnel while providing hands-on technical leadership.
  • Lead infrastructure modernization and cloud migration initiatives, including migration from traditional on-premise Active Directory environments to Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, and hybrid/cloud infrastructure.
  • Manage enterprise Microsoft environments including Windows Server, Active Directory/Entra ID, Azure, Hyper-V, RDS, SQL Server, and related technologies.
  • Manage and hold Managed Service Providers (MSPs/MSSPs) accountable for SLAs, projects, escalations, service levels, and performance.
  • Support cybersecurity initiatives including vulnerability management, patching, monitoring, and coordination with outside security providers.
  • Lead infrastructure projects involving upgrades, migrations, new locations, acquisitions, and technology refreshes.
  • Serve as an escalation point for major outages and critical infrastructure issues, including root cause analysis and disaster recovery.
  • Partner with operations and engineering teams to support connectivity between enterprise IT and manufacturing/OT environments.
  • Develop infrastructure roadmaps and business cases supporting modernization, reliability, security, scalability, and business growth.
Qualifications
  • 10+ years of progressive infrastructure technology experience, including significant management/leadership responsibility.
  • Strong hands-on infrastructure background with enterprise Microsoft technologies.
  • Demonstrated experience migrating on-premise infrastructure to Azure/cloud and hybrid environments, including Active Directory to Entra ID.
  • Experience with Intune and Microsoft identity management.
  • Strong experience managing MSPs/MSSPs, including SLAs, escalations and service delivery.
  • Experience with enterprise server, network, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing and/or OT environments strongly preferred.
  • Experience with disaster recovery, major outages, change management, patch management, and infrastructure security.
  • Ability to lead multiple large-scale infrastructure projects simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, business leaders, and senior management.
  • Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

Location: Houston, TX – Onsite
Travel: Up to 20%

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