Director of DevOps Jobs

Explore Director of DevOps opportunities for experienced technology leaders ready to shape how organizations build, deploy, and operate software. These senior roles combine strategic planning with technical leadership across cloud infrastructure, automation, platform engineering, and site reliability. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you find leadership opportunities aligned with your expertise.

What Does a Director of DevOps Do?

A Director of DevOps sets the vision for reliable, secure, and efficient software delivery. Responsibilities often include leading DevOps and platform teams, improving CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud and infrastructure strategy, and partnering with engineering, security, and product leaders. Directors also establish operational standards, track service performance, guide incident response, and develop talent across their organizations.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for substantial experience in DevOps, software engineering, infrastructure, or site reliability engineering, along with a record of leading teams and delivering organization-wide improvements. Useful expertise may include AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; infrastructure as code; containers and Kubernetes; observability; security and compliance; and modern CI/CD practices. Strong communication, financial planning, prioritization, and change-management skills are also important.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Director of DevOps roles can be found across technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, and other industries investing in digital products and cloud operations. Depending on company size, location, and scope, a director may lead several teams or oversee a broad platform organization. Browse Ladders for vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more, and compare roles by responsibilities, industry, and work arrangement.

How to Find the Right Director of DevOps Role

Highlight measurable outcomes on your resume, such as faster release cycles, improved availability, reduced cloud costs, or stronger security controls. Clarify the scale of the teams, platforms, and budgets you have managed, and tailor your experience to each employer’s priorities. Use Ladders to explore Director of DevOps jobs and identify opportunities that fit your leadership goals.

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$157K - $238K *

Lead the charge in enhancing application security by integrating AI-driven solutions, conducting assessments, and shaping the AI security strategy across the organization. Collaborate with cross-funct...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $225K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$215K - $315K *

Lead the charge in building secure, compliant infrastructure for our DaaS platform. Drive engineering excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet the needs of regulated customer...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic team to innovate and execute bold, cross-channel campaigns that elevate brand presence and drive measurable growth in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with various departments to c...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $123K *

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Perris, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $151K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $235K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $175K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

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Menlo Park, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $180K *

Lead the delivery of innovative healthcare solutions, managing teams and projects from design to deployment. Ensure adherence to stakeholder goals while fostering collaboration and optimizing performa...

Cary, NCRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $224K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $240K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $235K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

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Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology by designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructures. Join a high-performance team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and ensuri...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $281K *

Lead detection and response strategy, building systems and automations to enhance security. Collaborate with teams to set standards, mentor engineers, and manage complex incidents, ensuring effective...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$204K - $316K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $190K *

Empower our team to drive innovation by developing crucial AI tools that enhance operational efficiency. Oversee governance, training, and metrics to ensure impactful adoption across departments while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $143K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $149K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of DevOps do?question toggle

    A Director of DevOps leads teams and strategy for software delivery, cloud infrastructure, automation, platform engineering, and operational reliability. The role typically includes setting standards, improving delivery pipelines, managing performance and risk, and collaborating with senior leaders.

  • What qualifications are common for Director of DevOps jobs?question toggle

    Employers generally seek significant experience in DevOps, software engineering, infrastructure, or site reliability, plus a history of leading teams and complex initiatives. Cloud platforms, CI/CD, Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, security, and strong leadership skills are often valued.

  • How much do Director of DevOps jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its specific salary range and compensation details.

  • Where can I find Director of DevOps jobs?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Director of DevOps openings across industries and locations. Review job requirements, salary information, and work arrangements to find positions that match your experience and preferences.

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    Show measurable business and technical results, such as improved deployment frequency, uptime, security posture, or infrastructure efficiency. Describe your leadership scope, cloud and platform expertise, and experience partnering with engineering, security, and executive teams.