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Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Concord, CA ยท On-site +1

$118K - $154K/yr

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to drive the evolution of our AWS cloud platform by designing, building, and operating scalable, secure, and resilient cloud foundations. In this ...

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Plano, TX ยท On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Sector - Chief Technology Office (CTO), you apply deep knowledge of software, applications, and technical processes within the ...

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Columbus, OH

$103K - $136K/yr

As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Sector - Chief Technology Office (CTO), you apply deep knowledge of software, applications, and technical processes within the ...

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Deerfield, IL

$109K - $143K/yr

The Lead Infrastructure Engineer plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing the backbone of FBIN's IT infrastructure. As part of the FBIN IT Infrastructure team, this individual ...

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Deerfield, IL ยท On-site +1

$109K - $143K/yr

The Lead Infrastructure Engineer plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing the backbone of FBIN's IT infrastructure. As part of the FBIN IT Infrastructure team, this individual ...

The Role As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer at Pipe, you will support the growth and maintenance of our cloud infrastructure - including GCP, Kubernetes, Postgres, and Pulumi. Your work will set the ...

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

$110K - $144K/yr

We are hiring a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to help design, operate, and scale the infrastructure that supports Lastwall's secure identity platform. This is a senior technical leadership role for ...

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

New York, NY ยท On-site

$220K - $245K/yr

Stay hands-on: design, build, and maintain the AWS-based infrastructure that powers our products. * Drive reliability and scalability so performance stays seamless as our user base expands. * Lead ...

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Irving, TX ยท On-site +1

$103K - $135K/yr

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to drive the evolution of our AWS cloud platform by designing, building, and operating scalable, secure, and resilient cloud foundations. In this ...

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Chandler, AZ ยท On-site +1

$105K - $138K/yr

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to drive the evolution of our AWS cloud platform by designing, building, and operating scalable, secure, and resilient cloud foundations. In this ...

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Mclean, VA ยท On-site +1

$108K - $142K/yr

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to drive the evolution of our AWS cloud platform by designing, building, and operating scalable, secure, and resilient cloud foundations. In this ...

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Plano, TX ยท On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Sector - Chief Technology Office (CTO), you apply deep knowledge of software, applications, and technical processes within the ...

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Plano, TX ยท On-site

$147K - $190K/yr

As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Sector - Chief Technology Office (CTO), you apply deep knowledge of software, applications, and technical processes within the ...

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Iowa, LA ยท On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Proven ability to lead technical discussions, mentor teams, and implement compliant infrastructure automation across diverse environments. Highest-signal resume keywords * Ansible Automation ...

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How much do lead infrastructure jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead infrastructure 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 a lead infrastructure?

Lead Infrastructure roles involve overseeing the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's IT infrastructure. This includes managing servers, networks, cloud services, and related technologies to ensure reliability, security, and scalability. Professionals in this position often lead a team of engineers, coordinate large-scale projects, and collaborate with other departments to align infrastructure with business goals. Their responsibilities also include evaluating new technologies and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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

To thrive as a Lead Infrastructure, you need deep expertise in network architecture, system administration, cloud platforms, and often a relevant degree or certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Cisco CCNP. Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools (such as Terraform, Ansible), monitoring systems, and virtualization technologies is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are vital soft skills for coordinating teams and managing complex projects. These competencies ensure robust, scalable, and secure IT environments that support organizational goals and minimize downtime.

What are some common challenges faced by a lead infrastructure professional, and how can they be effectively managed?

A Lead Infrastructure professional often encounters challenges such as coordinating large-scale system upgrades, ensuring infrastructure reliability, and balancing competing priorities between security, scalability, and cost. Effective management involves proactive planning, clear communication with cross-functional teams, and staying current with emerging technologies. Building strong relationships with stakeholders and fostering a collaborative team environment are also crucial for successfully navigating these challenges and maintaining seamless operations.

What is the difference between Lead Infrastructure vs Network Engineer?

AspectLead InfrastructureNetwork Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in IT, Computer Science, or related; certifications like Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+Bachelor's in Computer Science or related; certifications like Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentDesigning, implementing, and managing IT infrastructure; overseeing teamsConfiguring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network systems
Employer & Industry UsageIT departments, data centers, large enterprisesTelecommunications, IT firms, corporate networks

Both roles require similar certifications and work in network-related environments, but Lead Infrastructure focuses on overall IT systems management and team leadership, while Network Engineers specialize in network configuration and troubleshooting.

What does a lead infrastructure do?

A lead infrastructure professional oversees the design, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and cloud systems. They coordinate technical teams, ensure system reliability, and often require knowledge of networking, security, and infrastructure management tools. Leadership and project management skills are essential for this role.
More about Lead Infrastructure jobs
Infographic showing various Lead Infrastructure job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $137,929 per year, or $66.3 per hour.

Lead Infrastructure Architect

Bose Corporation, U.S.A

Atlanta, GA โ€ข On-site

$151.60 - $208.45/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Position Summary

The IT Architect will serve as the primary Infrastructure lead for M&A activities, responsible for assessing incoming organizationsโ€™ technology environments and developing integration and modernization plans. This role will act as the single point of contact for infrastructure-related updates, risks, dependencies, and escalations.

Scope of Responsibility

The role will assess and coordinate integration across compute, virtualization, and hosting platforms; storage, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery; network (WAN/LAN, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, connectivity); network security (firewalls, VPN, segmentation, secure access); cloud infrastructure and hybrid connectivity; identity platforms (AD, Entra ID/Azure AD, SSO, MFA, federation, privileged access); collaboration platforms (Microsoft 365, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Workspace, email services); and shared services (ITSM, monitoring, CMDB, certificate management, logging, NTP, SMTP, automation tools).

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead infrastructure assessment for mergers, acquisitions, and integrations.
  • Evaluate acquiredโ€‘company infrastructure, identity, collaboration, cloud, network, and shared services environments.
  • Identify risks, gaps, technical debt, security concerns, integration blockers, and modernization opportunities.
  • Partner with leaders across Core Infrastructure, ICP, Cloud, Identity, Collaboration, Network, Security, and Shared Services.
  • Develop Day0, Day1, Day2, and longโ€‘term integration plans.
  • Define migration sequencing, dependencies, ownership, risks, and targetโ€‘state recommendations.
  • Serve as the primary contact for infrastructure updates, decisions, and escalations.
  • Prepare executiveโ€‘level summaries, roadmaps, risk registers, and integration status updates.
  • Ensure integration plans align with enterprise architecture, security, operational, and governance standards.
Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, enterprise architecture, or infrastructure architecture.
  • Strong experience across compute, storage, backup, network, cloud, identity, collaboration, and shared services.
  • Experience supporting M&A, divestitures, largeโ€‘scale integrations, or major transformation programs.
  • Knowledge of AD, Entra ID/Azure AD, SSO, MFA, Microsoft365, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and related platforms.
  • Ability to assess complex environments and translate findings into integration plans, risks, and executive updates.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, documentation, and escalation management skills.
  • Bachelorโ€™s in computer science, IT or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
  • Experience with Microsoft365 or Google Workspace migrations.
  • Familiarity with ITSM platforms, CMDB, monitoring, certificate management, and automation tools.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust, conditional access, identity governance, and network segmentation.
  • Certifications such as ITIL, Azure, AWS, Microsoft365, or identityโ€‘related certifications are a plus.
Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is tailored to skills, experience, education, and location, and includes a base salary range of $151,600 to $208,450 for the primary work location of Atlanta, Georgia, with variations for other locations. In addition to base pay, benefits include bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, and exclusive perks designed to support wellbeing. Employees also receive a generous discount on Bose products.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOCโ€™s โ€œKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalโ€ poster is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and directs inquiries to applicant_disability_accommodationrequest@bose.com.

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