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Sterling Administration

IT Infrastructure Lead

Oakland, CA · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

IT Infrastructure Team Lead Sterling Administration is looking for an IT Infrastructure Lead who is a self-motivated individual with a strong background in network infrastructures. This position is ...

Sterling Administration

IT Infrastructure Lead

Hayward, CA · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

IT Infrastructure Team Lead Sterling Administration is looking for an IT Infrastructure Lead who is a self-motivated individual with a strong background in network infrastructures. This position is ...

VectorVMS

Infrastructure and Platform Team Lead

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$104K - $137K/yr

Lead and mentor a small Infrastructure & Platform Engineering team. * Allocate work, set priorities and support engineers through regular 1:1s. * Provide technical leadership across infrastructure ...

VectorVMS

Infrastructure and Platform Team Lead

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$104K - $137K/yr

The Role We're looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Platform Engineering Team Lead to help shape the future of our operational platforms. We're looking for a technically strong and ...

Parsons

Roadway Team Lead

$103K - $181K/yr

Roadway Team Lead - North Carolina Parsons' North Carolina Transportation team is now hiring for a ... None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts ...

Parsons

Roadway Team Lead

Charlotte, NC · On-site +1

$103K - $181K/yr

Roadway Team Lead - North Carolina Parsons' North Carolina Transportation team is now hiring for a ... None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts ...

Parsons Corporation

Roadway Team Lead

$103K - $181K/yr

Roadway Team Lead - North Carolina Parsons' North Carolina Transportation team is now hiring for a ... None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts ...

Parsons

Roadway Team Lead

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$103K - $181K/yr

Roadway Team Lead - North Carolina Parsons' North Carolina Transportation team is now hiring for a ... None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts ...

Anthropic

Infrastructure Tax Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$300K - $385K/yr

Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and ... We are looking for an Infrastructure Tax Lead to own tax end-to-end across that portfolio - sitting ...

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How much do infrastructure team lead jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for infrastructure team lead in the United States is $137,929.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $189,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an infrastructure team lead?

Infrastructure Team Leads are professionals responsible for overseeing and managing the technical teams that build, maintain, and support an organization’s IT infrastructure. This includes servers, networks, storage, and cloud services. They coordinate projects, ensure system reliability, and often serve as a bridge between technical staff and management. Their role is crucial for ensuring that IT systems run smoothly and securely, aligning infrastructure strategies with business needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an infrastructure team lead?

To thrive as an Infrastructure Team Lead, you need expertise in IT infrastructure management, strong problem-solving abilities, and experience with network and server administration, usually backed by a relevant degree and professional certifications like CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA. Familiarity with tools such as VMware, Microsoft Azure, AWS, and infrastructure monitoring systems is typically required. Leadership, effective communication, and project management are soft skills that distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure the team can maintain robust, secure, and scalable IT systems while efficiently managing projects and responding to technical challenges.

How does the infrastructure team lead collaborate with other IT departments to ensure smooth project delivery?

As an Infrastructure Team Lead, you will frequently coordinate with software development, security, and operations teams to align infrastructure planning with organizational goals. This involves participating in cross-functional meetings, clarifying requirements, and addressing technical dependencies. Effective communication and project management skills are essential, as you’ll be responsible for ensuring that infrastructure changes support application needs and comply with security standards. This collaborative approach helps prevent bottlenecks and ensures project timelines are met.

What is the difference between Infrastructure Team Lead vs Network Engineer?

AspectInfrastructure Team LeadNetwork Engineer
CertificationsCCNA, CompTIA Network+, Cisco certificationsCCNA, CCNP, Cisco certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees infrastructure projects, manages teams, coordinates with multiple departmentsDesigns, implements, and maintains network systems, often focused on network hardware and protocols
Industry UsageUsed across IT, cloud, and enterprise infrastructure teamsPrimarily in networking, telecommunications, and data centers

The Infrastructure Team Lead and Network Engineer roles share certifications like CCNA and work in IT environments, but the Infrastructure Team Lead manages broader infrastructure projects and teams, while the Network Engineer focuses specifically on network systems and hardware.

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Infographic showing various Infrastructure Team Lead job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $137,929 per year, or $66.3 per hour.

IT Infrastructure Lead

Oakland, CA • On-site

Sterling Administration
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
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$95K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud services, and operational support to ensure secure and reliable systems.

  • Design, build, and manage cloud-based applications and infrastructure within Microsoft Azure Cloud Services.

  • Manage IT security risks, troubleshoot incidents, and coordinate with managed service providers to resolve hardware, software, and system issues.

Job description

IT Infrastructure Team Lead

Sterling Administration is looking for an IT Infrastructure Lead who is a self-motivated individual with a strong background in network infrastructures. This position is onsite at our Oakland

office.


Position Description

This role oversees IT infrastructure, cloud services, and operational support while managing managed service provider partnerships to ensure secure, reliable systems. The position leads IT strategy and Azure cloud design, proactively addresses security risks, and supports critical IT operations and incidents. Close collaboration with internal teams ensures technology solutions align with business needs and data security requirements.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage IT strategy roadmap
  • Manager and plan IT strategy projects
  • Proactively research, monitor and assess IT security risks and propose solutions for strengthening security
  • Design, build, and manage cloud-based applications using Microsoft Azure Cloud Services.
  • Plan and design cloud infrastructure within the Azure environment.
  • Maintain, deploy, and support cloud applications.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, application deployment, and system performance.
  • Work with IT MSPs to troubleshoot hardware and software errors by documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues
  • Recommending upgrades to the network, server and related equipment, software, and other relevant improvements to IT MSPs
  • Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure
  • Lead and troubleshoot IT incident calls that come in from IT Desktop Support MSP
  • Provide Mobile phone, Email and Desktop Support as necessary
  • Work with Department leads to offer solutions that meet business needs, but also meet IT data security requirements
  • Monitor Public (External) and Managed PKI (Private/Internal) CA SSL/TLS Certificates for upcoming expiration dates
  • Monitor all expiry notifications to ensure no issues result from Certificate expiration
  • Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science preferred.
  • 5-7 years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or cloud operations.
  • Hands‐on experience with Azure, security controls, MSP management, and IT operations.
  • Proven ability to lead projects, manage vendors, and serve as an escalation point for critical incidents.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment, work well under pressure and multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Must be able to manage work under tight deadlines.
  • Basic project management experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality.


Pay Benefits

  • Salary: 95,000-115,000 (annualized)
  • Health Insurance
  • Employer HSA Contribution
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • 401k with Safe Harbor Match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Sterling is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-

discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, age, sex, religion,

national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Company Description

Sterling Administration, founded in 2004 by Cora Tellez, was a pioneer in the HSA industry and​ today is considered to be among the top HSA administrators in the country. We are an​ independent, financially self-sustaining, privately-held company that specializes in administering​ health savings accounts (HSAs), health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), flexible benefit​ plans (FSAs) premium only plans (POPs), and COBRA. Sterling Administration is a certified minority woman owned company and has been awarded as a San Francisco Bay Area Top Workplace for 3 years in a row.