Network Infrastructure Technician Jobs
Network infrastructure technician jobs are open from entry-level to senior across telecommunications, enterprise IT, healthcare, and government, with specializations in LAN/WAN administration, structured cabling, and network security. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type48% On-site
Top industryTechnology
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IT Infrastructure Manager - Network, Server & Azure
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Daniels Health
IT Infrastructure Manager - Network, Server & Azure
Chicago, Illinois
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Junior Network Infrastructure Engineer
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Radiology of Indiana
Junior Network Infrastructure Engineer
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Network Infrastructure Engineer - Intern
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Lockheed Martin
Network Infrastructure Engineer - Intern
Moorestown, New Jersey
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Network Engineer - IT Infrastructure - United States
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TikTok
Network Engineer - IT Infrastructure - United States
New York, New York
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Network Infrastructure Technician (Fiber/Copper) - Active TS/SCI Required
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Akima
Network Infrastructure Technician (Fiber/Copper) - Active TS/SCI Required
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
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IT Infrastructure Manager - Network, Server & Azure
Daniels Health·Chicago, Illinois
Job functions:
$120k - $135k/yr
On-Site
ITIL Certification
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced IT Operations Manager to lead the design, operation, security, and continual improvement of Daniels Health's core technology infrastructure. This role owns the enterprise network, server and hybrid infrastructure environment, and Microsoft Azure tenant, ensuring these platforms are reliable, secure, scalable, well-governed, and aligned with business requirements across global entities.
The IT Operations Manager is accountable for the operational health and strategic evolution of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure. This includes network connectivity, firewalls, wireless, servers, virtualization, storage, backup and disaster recovery, Microsoft Azure services, identity and access integrations, monitoring, patching, and infrastructure lifecycle management. The role partners closely with Cybersecurity, Service Desk, Applications/Development, and business stakeholders to provide secure, resilient technology services for field, operations, and office personnel, both remote and onsite.
The IT Operations Manager is accountable for the operational health and strategic evolution of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure. This includes network connectivity, firewalls, wireless, servers, virtualization, storage, backup and disaster recovery, Microsoft Azure services, identity and access integrations, monitoring, patching, and infrastructure lifecycle management. The role partners closely with Cybersecurity, Service Desk, Applications/Development, and business stakeholders to provide secure, resilient technology services for field, operations, and office personnel, both remote and onsite.
This position combines people leadership, hands-on technical depth, vendor management, operational governance, and project delivery. The successful candidate will establish clear ownership, standards, documentation, performance measures, and roadmaps for the infrastructure estate.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the operational performance, availability, capacity, security, and lifecycle management of enterprise network, server, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure.
- Lead and develop infrastructure personnel, contractors, and managed service providers; establish clear priorities, expectations, accountability, technical standards, and development plans.
- Design, implement, maintain, and continually improve resilient network services, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, internet connectivity, firewalls, wireless, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, and network segmentation.
- Own server and compute platforms, including Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, storage, file and print services, directory services, and supporting infrastructure components.
- Own the Microsoft Azure tenant and associated platform services, including subscriptions, resource organization, governance, networking, compute, storage, backup, monitoring, cost management, and role-based access controls.
- Manage hybrid connectivity and integrations among Azure, on-premises infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, SaaS platforms, and business applications.
- Establish and maintain infrastructure monitoring, alerting, health checks, performance baselines, capacity planning, and operational reporting.
- Ensure infrastructure changes are properly planned, reviewed, tested, documented, communicated, and implemented in accordance with change-management and security requirements.
- Partner with the Cybersecurity team to implement and operate secure infrastructure configurations, identity controls, network segmentation, vulnerability remediation, logging, endpoint/server hardening, and privileged-access practices.
- Ensure timely patching and remediation for servers, network devices, Azure services, and supporting infrastructure, using risk-based prioritization and documented exceptions where necessary.
- Own backup, recovery, and disaster-recovery capabilities for infrastructure services; conduct and document regular restoration and failover tests.
- Develop, maintain, and test business continuity and disaster-recovery procedures for critical infrastructure platforms.
- Maintain accurate network diagrams, infrastructure inventories, configuration standards, runbooks, recovery procedures, and technical documentation.
- Ensure infrastructure practices support applicable company security, privacy, compliance, and audit requirements.
- Develop and maintain a multi-year infrastructure roadmap covering network modernization, server and virtualization lifecycle, Azure adoption, security enhancements, resilience, and technical debt reduction.
- Lead infrastructure projects from requirements through design, implementation, transition to operations, and post-implementation review.
- Evaluate infrastructure technologies, service providers, licensing models, and architecture options; recommend solutions based on business value, reliability, security, scalability, and total cost of ownership.
- Manage infrastructure vendors, carriers, cloud providers, hardware suppliers, and managed service partners; hold vendors accountable to contractual obligations and service levels.
- Drive standardization, automation, and operational maturity through infrastructure-as-code where appropriate, scripting, repeatable deployment practices, and streamlined support processes.
- Establish and report meaningful operational KPIs, including platform availability, incident trends, patch compliance, backup success, recovery testing, capacity, project delivery, service performance, and Azure spend.
- Collaborate with the Service Desk to ensure effective escalation paths, knowledge transfer, service transition, and timely resolution of infrastructure-related incidents.
Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, including network, server, cloud, or hybrid environments.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an infrastructure, systems, network, cloud operations, or IT operations management capacity.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, vendors, managed service providers, or complex infrastructure projects.
- Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network services across multiple sites and remote users.
- Experience administering and governing Microsoft Azure environments in a production enterprise setting.
- Experience with server administration, virtualization, storage, backup, disaster recovery, monitoring, patch management, and infrastructure lifecycle planning.
- Experience effectively communicating cross-functionally and with stakeholders at varying levels of the organization.
- Proven experience as an IT Infrastructure, Network, Cloud, or Operations Manager, with the ability to lead, mentor, and hold technical personnel accountable.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, wireless, WAN/SD-WAN, DNS, DHCP, network segmentation, and network troubleshooting.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including tenant/subscription governance, resource groups, virtual networks, network security controls, Azure Virtual Machines, storage, backup, monitoring, policy, cost management, and role-based access control.
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory and Entra ID integrations, Group Policy, virtualization platforms, storage, backup and recovery, and core infrastructure services.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, identity and access management, endpoint management, and hybrid cloud architecture.
- Experience with infrastructure monitoring and management tools, log management, vulnerability-management processes, and reporting platforms such as Power BI and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with IT service management processes, including incident, problem, change, configuration, and service-transition management. Experience with Freshservice, ServiceNow, or similar platforms is preferred.
- Experience managing infrastructure vendors, telecommunications providers, cloud service providers, licensing, contracts, and renewals.
- Ability to translate business requirements into secure, supportable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
- Ability to see the broader contribution of infrastructure services to business continuity, productivity, customer service, cybersecurity, and growth.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, prioritization, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and lead coordinated responses to major incidents.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical risks, options, and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.
- Dynamic and innovative approach to problem solving, operational improvement, and technology modernization.
- Diligent in following and improving security, compliance, documentation, and change-control processes.
- Commitment to high-quality service, operational excellence, ownership, and continual improvement.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or comparable Azure certification.
- Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or comparable network certification.
- ITIL Foundation or higher.
- Security, cloud, virtualization, or disaster-recovery certifications relevant to the environment.
Learn more about us and our mission!
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post‑offer hiring process.
Daniels Health
IT Infrastructure Manager - Network, Server & Azure
Chicago, Illinois
New 2h ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$120k - $135k/yr
On-Site
ITIL Certification
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced IT Operations Manager to lead the design, operation, security, and continual improvement of Daniels Health's core technology infrastructure. This role owns the enterprise network, server and hybrid infrastructure environment, and Microsoft Azure tenant, ensuring these platforms are reliable, secure, scalable, well-governed, and aligned with business requirements across global entities.
The IT Operations Manager is accountable for the operational health and strategic evolution of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure. This includes network connectivity, firewalls, wireless, servers, virtualization, storage, backup and disaster recovery, Microsoft Azure services, identity and access integrations, monitoring, patching, and infrastructure lifecycle management. The role partners closely with Cybersecurity, Service Desk, Applications/Development, and business stakeholders to provide secure, resilient technology services for field, operations, and office personnel, both remote and onsite.
The IT Operations Manager is accountable for the operational health and strategic evolution of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure. This includes network connectivity, firewalls, wireless, servers, virtualization, storage, backup and disaster recovery, Microsoft Azure services, identity and access integrations, monitoring, patching, and infrastructure lifecycle management. The role partners closely with Cybersecurity, Service Desk, Applications/Development, and business stakeholders to provide secure, resilient technology services for field, operations, and office personnel, both remote and onsite.
This position combines people leadership, hands-on technical depth, vendor management, operational governance, and project delivery. The successful candidate will establish clear ownership, standards, documentation, performance measures, and roadmaps for the infrastructure estate.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the operational performance, availability, capacity, security, and lifecycle management of enterprise network, server, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure.
- Lead and develop infrastructure personnel, contractors, and managed service providers; establish clear priorities, expectations, accountability, technical standards, and development plans.
- Design, implement, maintain, and continually improve resilient network services, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, internet connectivity, firewalls, wireless, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, and network segmentation.
- Own server and compute platforms, including Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, storage, file and print services, directory services, and supporting infrastructure components.
- Own the Microsoft Azure tenant and associated platform services, including subscriptions, resource organization, governance, networking, compute, storage, backup, monitoring, cost management, and role-based access controls.
- Manage hybrid connectivity and integrations among Azure, on-premises infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, SaaS platforms, and business applications.
- Establish and maintain infrastructure monitoring, alerting, health checks, performance baselines, capacity planning, and operational reporting.
- Ensure infrastructure changes are properly planned, reviewed, tested, documented, communicated, and implemented in accordance with change-management and security requirements.
- Partner with the Cybersecurity team to implement and operate secure infrastructure configurations, identity controls, network segmentation, vulnerability remediation, logging, endpoint/server hardening, and privileged-access practices.
- Ensure timely patching and remediation for servers, network devices, Azure services, and supporting infrastructure, using risk-based prioritization and documented exceptions where necessary.
- Own backup, recovery, and disaster-recovery capabilities for infrastructure services; conduct and document regular restoration and failover tests.
- Develop, maintain, and test business continuity and disaster-recovery procedures for critical infrastructure platforms.
- Maintain accurate network diagrams, infrastructure inventories, configuration standards, runbooks, recovery procedures, and technical documentation.
- Ensure infrastructure practices support applicable company security, privacy, compliance, and audit requirements.
- Develop and maintain a multi-year infrastructure roadmap covering network modernization, server and virtualization lifecycle, Azure adoption, security enhancements, resilience, and technical debt reduction.
- Lead infrastructure projects from requirements through design, implementation, transition to operations, and post-implementation review.
- Evaluate infrastructure technologies, service providers, licensing models, and architecture options; recommend solutions based on business value, reliability, security, scalability, and total cost of ownership.
- Manage infrastructure vendors, carriers, cloud providers, hardware suppliers, and managed service partners; hold vendors accountable to contractual obligations and service levels.
- Drive standardization, automation, and operational maturity through infrastructure-as-code where appropriate, scripting, repeatable deployment practices, and streamlined support processes.
- Establish and report meaningful operational KPIs, including platform availability, incident trends, patch compliance, backup success, recovery testing, capacity, project delivery, service performance, and Azure spend.
- Collaborate with the Service Desk to ensure effective escalation paths, knowledge transfer, service transition, and timely resolution of infrastructure-related incidents.
Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, including network, server, cloud, or hybrid environments.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an infrastructure, systems, network, cloud operations, or IT operations management capacity.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, vendors, managed service providers, or complex infrastructure projects.
- Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network services across multiple sites and remote users.
- Experience administering and governing Microsoft Azure environments in a production enterprise setting.
- Experience with server administration, virtualization, storage, backup, disaster recovery, monitoring, patch management, and infrastructure lifecycle planning.
- Experience effectively communicating cross-functionally and with stakeholders at varying levels of the organization.
- Proven experience as an IT Infrastructure, Network, Cloud, or Operations Manager, with the ability to lead, mentor, and hold technical personnel accountable.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, wireless, WAN/SD-WAN, DNS, DHCP, network segmentation, and network troubleshooting.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including tenant/subscription governance, resource groups, virtual networks, network security controls, Azure Virtual Machines, storage, backup, monitoring, policy, cost management, and role-based access control.
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory and Entra ID integrations, Group Policy, virtualization platforms, storage, backup and recovery, and core infrastructure services.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, identity and access management, endpoint management, and hybrid cloud architecture.
- Experience with infrastructure monitoring and management tools, log management, vulnerability-management processes, and reporting platforms such as Power BI and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with IT service management processes, including incident, problem, change, configuration, and service-transition management. Experience with Freshservice, ServiceNow, or similar platforms is preferred.
- Experience managing infrastructure vendors, telecommunications providers, cloud service providers, licensing, contracts, and renewals.
- Ability to translate business requirements into secure, supportable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
- Ability to see the broader contribution of infrastructure services to business continuity, productivity, customer service, cybersecurity, and growth.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, prioritization, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and lead coordinated responses to major incidents.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical risks, options, and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.
- Dynamic and innovative approach to problem solving, operational improvement, and technology modernization.
- Diligent in following and improving security, compliance, documentation, and change-control processes.
- Commitment to high-quality service, operational excellence, ownership, and continual improvement.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or comparable Azure certification.
- Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or comparable network certification.
- ITIL Foundation or higher.
- Security, cloud, virtualization, or disaster-recovery certifications relevant to the environment.
Learn more about us and our mission!
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post‑offer hiring process.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon18
- SpaceX16
- Meta11
- JPMorganChase7
- Google6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Investment & Asset Management
- Manufacturing
- Law & Legal Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network infrastructure technician jobs.
- CompTIA Network+ or CCNA certification, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Proficiency configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and firewalls
- Experience with LAN/WAN design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools and ticketing systems
- Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
- Ability to read and produce network diagrams and infrastructure documentation
Tips for Your Network Infrastructure Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to each posting
Hiring managers for network infrastructure roles scan for specific certifications and equipment vendors. Mirror the exact terminology from each job posting, whether it lists Cisco IOS, Juniper, or Palo Alto, so your resume clears the ATS before a human sees it.
List certifications in a dedicated section
CompTIA Network+, CCNA, and vendor-specific credentials carry real weight for these roles. Put them in a standalone certifications section near the top of your resume so recruiters don't have to hunt for them inside your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists network infrastructure technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for contract-to-hire and direct-hire separately
Many network infrastructure openings start as contract roles, which have different vetting timelines and onboarding expectations than direct hires. Knowing which type you're applying to helps you frame your availability and ask the right questions early.
Prepare a lab or project inventory before interviews
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a real network you built or troubleshot. Have two or three concrete examples ready, including the topology, the problem you solved, and the tools you used, before any technical screen.
Negotiate start date alongside compensation
Network infrastructure roles often require two-week notice periods to complete handoffs on live systems. If an employer needs an immediate start, that's negotiating leverage, not a reason to skip the conversation about total compensation and equipment allowances.
Network Infrastructure Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most network infrastructure technicians?
The companies hiring the most network infrastructure technicians right now include Amazon, SpaceX, and Meta, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in sectors with large physical infrastructure footprints, including healthcare systems, federal contractors, and managed service providers.
How many network infrastructure technician jobs are remote?
About 52% of network infrastructure technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is more on-site than most IT positions because it involves physical cabling, hardware installation, and data center work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include network monitoring, documentation, and NOC analyst functions that don't require hands-on hardware access.
How do you become a network infrastructure technician?
Start by earning a foundational certification like CompTIA Network+, which covers the core concepts employers expect. Build hands-on experience through a home lab, a community college program, or an entry-level help desk role. Then pursue vendor-specific credentials in Cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto based on the environments you want to work in, and document every network you configure along the way.
Can you get a network infrastructure technician job with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire candidates with limited professional experience if they hold a relevant certification and can demonstrate practical skills. Building a home lab, earning CompTIA Network+, and contributing to open-source or volunteer IT projects gives you concrete examples to discuss in interviews. Entry-level and junior technician postings specifically target candidates who are earlier in their careers, so targeting those titles improves your chances significantly.
What does the network infrastructure technician interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by a technical interview where you'll walk through past projects, troubleshoot hypothetical scenarios, and discuss specific tools and vendors. Some employers add a practical assessment, such as configuring a switch or reading a network diagram on the spot. Final rounds typically involve a conversation with the team lead or IT manager before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to network infrastructure technician jobs?
You can find and apply to network infrastructure technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and certifications, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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