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... s Engineer to join our Infrastructure Operations team to help power this massive, globally distributed ecosystem. In this role, you will be at the forefront of global service delivery, performance ...

Job Functions / Responsibilities â Work with System Engineers, Developers, Architects, and other DevOps engineers to design and implement AWS infrastructure. â Work with other technical teams to ...

DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure Services

Austin, TX · On-site

$52.25 - $71.50/hr

... s Engineer to join our Infrastructure Operations team to help power this massive, globally distributed ecosystem. In this role, you will be at the forefront of global service delivery, performance ...

Junior DevOps Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$49.25 - $67.50/hr

As a Junior DevOps Engineer, you will assist in managing and automating software development, deployment, and infrastructure operations, working closely with development and operations teams to ...

Devops/Infrastructure Engineer

Hoffman Estates, IL · On-site

$105K - $138K/yr

... s/Infrastructure Engineer Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Skills Required • Networking (Production Issue) • Istio service mesh: Deep troubleshooting, sidecar injection, mTLS, Envoy proxy debugging ...

Sr. DevOps Engineer

Houston, TX

$124K - $159K/yr

Conduct Infrastructure as Code reviews ensuring high programming standards * Monitors and tunes the ... Support Data Center and Cloud Operations: System Provisioning, Monitoring/Alerting, Network ...

Good experience in a DevOps environment / Operations team / Infrastructure Operations team ... Excellent Troubleshooting skills * OS level knowledge (Windows or Linux) * Database skills (SQL ...

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How much do infrastructure operations engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for infrastructure operations engineer in the United States is $127,066.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,500.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Infrastructure Operations Engineer do?

An Infrastructure Operations Engineer is responsible for maintaining and supporting an organization's IT infrastructure, such as servers, networks, and cloud platforms. Their duties include monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, managing deployments, and ensuring high availability and security of infrastructure components. They often work with other IT teams to implement upgrades, automate processes, and optimize system reliability. This role is critical in keeping business operations running smoothly and efficiently.

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

AspectInfrastructure Operations EngineerNetwork Engineer
CertificationsCompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, VMware certificationsCompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA
Work EnvironmentData centers, cloud environments, enterprise IT infrastructureNetwork infrastructure, routers, switches, firewalls
Industry UsageIT service providers, large enterprises, cloud providersTelecommunications, enterprise IT, internet service providers

While both roles involve network and infrastructure knowledge, Infrastructure Operations Engineers focus on maintaining overall IT infrastructure, including servers and cloud systems, whereas Network Engineers specialize in designing, implementing, and managing network hardware and connectivity. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are some common challenges faced by Infrastructure Operations Engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Infrastructure Operations Engineers often encounter challenges such as managing complex systems, ensuring high availability, and responding quickly to incidents or outages. Balancing proactive maintenance with reactive troubleshooting is key, as is staying up to date with evolving technologies. Building strong collaboration with development, security, and support teams helps streamline workflows and minimizes downtime. Adopting automation tools and clear documentation can also alleviate repetitive tasks and improve incident response times.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Infrastructure Operations Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Infrastructure Operations Engineer, you need solid knowledge of networking, system administration, cloud platforms, and scripting, usually backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Linux/Windows servers, AWS/Azure, monitoring systems, and certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator are highly valuable. Outstanding problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure reliable infrastructure performance, minimize downtime, and support seamless business operations.
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Infographic showing various Infrastructure Operations Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,066 per year, or $61.1 per hour.
Associate Infrastructure Operations Engineer

Associate Infrastructure Operations Engineer

UnitedHealth Group

Schaumburg, IL • Remote

$60K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

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7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to OPTUM clients and associates
    • Research, resolve and respond to client deliverable issues received via telephone calls, E-Mail, or escalations, and provide support in accordance with current standards
    • Complete, maintain, and process pertinent problem tracking entries and records in ServiceNow
    • Communicate to internal and external customers as required for new job requests, updates to jobs and any reported issues with jobs
  • Coordinate the scheduling and delivery of all client deliverables within SLA using Robot Schedule
    • Participate in building customized notifications for high profile jobs to ensure completion
    • Identify scheduled jobs that have terminated and resolve the root cause of termination
    • Assist in RxCLAIM job updates due to MOD and patch installs
    • Ensure all job setups are put through quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy
    • Ensure all payment deliverables are put through quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy
  • Ensure successful delivery of client deliverables through PragmaEdge Community Manager Software
    • Participate in the setup and continued maintenance of the MFT process (managed file transfer) to Pragma and Sterling Integrator
    • Participate in the verification of delivery

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 2 years of experience with AS400, IBMi midrange systems
  • 2 years of experience with Robot Scheduler by Fortra
  • 2 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite                                                                                                                                                                       
  • 1 years of experience with virtual desktop software

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Sterling Integrator and familiarity with SFTP and Connect Direct
  • ServiceNow or experience with other ITSM or CRM systems
  • AIX, LINUX and UNIX, SQL
  • Ability to multi-task and address day-to-day issues in conjunction with larger long-term projects
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and technical procedures
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of associates, managers, and clients
  • Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication
  • Must be creative and resourceful, self-starter, highly motivated, critical thinker
  • Solid analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Working knowledge of IBM iSeries Operating system and Microsoft Operating systems
  • Personable, self-motivated individual that works well with a team or individually as necessary
  • Understanding of general computer terminology for proper communication between staff 
  • Must be willing to learn and take direction in new areas
  • Attention to detail
  • Familiarity with HIPPA guidelines preferred

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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