How to become an IT Infrastructure Engineer

Designs, implements, operates, and supports on-premises, cloud, network, server, virtualization, storage, backup, and security infrastructure. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, systems availability, disaster recovery, automation, documentation, and infrastructure improvement.

Top Skills Required

Server administration
Windows Server
Linux

Education & Certifications

Typical: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Alternative paths:

Equivalent combination of relevant education, certifications, and hands-on infrastructure experience
High school diploma with substantial information technology experience
Industry certifications such as CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, VMware VCP, Veeam VMCE, or Microsoft Azure certifications