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Infra Engineer Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Samsung Biologics is looking for a Site IT Infrastructure Specialist to manage and support server and network systems at our overseas site. This role serves as the local IT infrastructure point of ...

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Samsung Biologics is looking for a Site IT Infrastructure Specialist to manage and support server and network systems at our overseas site. This role serves as the local IT infrastructure point of ...

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Work you'll do As a Lead Cloud Integrated Infra Engineer on the Silicon2Service team, you will be responsible for: * Leading architecture for pursuits and active opportunities, including discovery ...

DevSecOps Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$56.50 - $77.25/hr

Experience creating and recommending AWS architectures (in-terms of infra, DevOps). * The individual will work closely with development, operations, and quality assurance teams to streamline our ...

DevSecOps Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$56.25 - $77/hr

... infra, DevOps). • work closely with development, operations, and quality assurance teams to streamline our software delivery pipeline and ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our ...

DevOps Engineer Specialist

Mclean, VA · On-site

$53.50 - $73.25/hr

... • Infra as Code - Terraform and ARM Templates, though bash & AWS CLI. • Proficiency in Github and Git version control. • Strong Kubernetes experience. • Docker. • Jenkins. • Creating ...

Fintech Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

$300K - $380K/yr

The Role We're seeking a Fintech Engineering Lead who has directly leverable B2C banking ... infra, risk/fraud management * Experience generally across the backend: working with Postgres ...

Infrastructure Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$121K - $159K/yr

Carry on-call for the infra stack. Handle the majority of incidents to resolution independently. * Run post-incident reviews for incidents you owned. * Partner with security engineering and ...

Infra Delivery Install Technicians will collaborate with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot ... You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists ...

Infra Delivery Install Technicians will collaborate with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot ... You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists ...

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How much do infra engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for infra engineer in Washington is $143,915.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,800.00 and $159,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Infra Engineer vs Network Engineer?

AspectInfra EngineerNetwork Engineer
CertificationsCCNA, CompTIA Network+CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentData centers, cloud infrastructure, serversNetwork hardware, routers, switches, LAN/WAN
Industry UsageIT infrastructure, cloud providers, enterpriseTelecommunications, enterprise networks, ISPs

Infra Engineers focus on overall IT infrastructure, including servers and cloud systems, while Network Engineers specialize in designing and maintaining network hardware and connectivity. Both roles require similar certifications and often work in overlapping environments, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

How much do infrastructure engineers get paid?

Infrastructure engineers typically earn a median annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $120,000, depending on experience, location, and certifications. Senior roles or those with specialized skills in cloud platforms or network security may command higher salaries.

What do infrastructure engineers do?

Infrastructure engineers design, build, and maintain the hardware, networks, and systems that support an organization’s IT environment. They configure servers, manage cloud services, ensure system security, and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure reliable operation. Proficiency with tools like Linux, networking protocols, and scripting languages is often required.
Infographic showing various Infra Engineer job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $143,915 per year, or $69.2 per hour.

Mainframe Infra Engineer (z/OS) - Only W2

Mclean, VA • On-site

Saransh Inc
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees

$49.50 - $63.75/hr

Contractor

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Job description

Role: Mainframe Infra Engineer (Mainframe z/OS Technical Lead / L3 Engineer)
Location: McLean, VA (Hybrid)
Job Type: W2 Contract
 
Skill Matrix:
Name
Required
IMS
Yes
DB2
Yes
JCL
Yes
Cobol
Yes
Mainframe CICS
Yes
CICS
Yes
z/OS
Yes
 
Experience: Overall 15 years
Job Description:
We are seeking a senior Mainframe Z/OS Technical Lead to act as the client-side SME overseeing outsourced mainframe services and guiding a small internal team.
 
Responsibilities:
• Provide technical oversight of vendor-managed mainframe operations
• Review daily operations, incidents, RCA, changes, and releases
• Validate vendor recommendations and ensure adherence to SLAs and ITIL processes
• Act as escalation point for complex mainframe issues
• Provide expert guidance on z/OS, Sysplex, WLM, JES, and RACF
• Oversee IMS (DB/DC), DB2 for z/OS, and CICS environments
• Review system performance, capacity, availability, and stability
• Recommend improvements for performance, automation, and cost optimization
• Identify risks, technical debt, and modernization opportunities
• Review DR, BCP, backup, and recovery strategies
• Provide architectural input for upgrades and future-state planning
• Communicate technical insights clearly to leadership and stakeholders
 
Required Skills:
• 10+ years of strong hands-on mainframe experience.
• Expert knowledge of z/OS, IMS, DB2, CICS
• Strong understanding of JCL, COBOL, and batch processing
• Experience with vendor-managed or outsourced environments
• Ability to influence, challenge, and guide vendors constructively
 
Preferred:
• Mainframe modernization or optimization experience
• ITIL process exposure