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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$150K - $180K *

Drive mobile engineering excellence across diverse product teams, ensuring strategic direction, fostering collaboration, and enhancing delivery. Lead managers, shape architecture, and cultivate a prod...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$218K - $256K *

Lead the charge in shaping IT strategy and operations for a remote-first SaaS company. Drive service delivery, enhance employee technology experiences, and build a high-performing IT organization whil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform cloud operations by leading a team to ensure performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency across multi-cloud environments, while driving incident management and fostering collaboration with...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform the DevOps landscape by leading infrastructure automation, fostering collaboration, and championing best practices across teams, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions that...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $285K *

Redefine the future of security at scale by leading innovative product engineering efforts. Drive collaboration, technical vision, and proactive controls to ensure a secure and resilient delivery ecos...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Champion the digital experience by optimizing user flows, managing web content, and enhancing conversion strategies to drive engagement and pipeline growth for a leading B2B SaaS platform...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $148K *

Accelerate team performance and delivery by leading software engineers, fostering development, and enhancing organizational effectiveness in a dynamic, remote environment. Drive sustainable practices...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Lead the charge in managing client-facing security operations, overseeing a high-performing team, and acting as a trusted advisor. Drive incident response, tool management, and process improvement to...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Champion the evolution of DevOps practices by providing technical leadership and architectural direction across agile teams, enhancing software delivery speed and reliability while fostering a culture...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $110K *

Elevate your career as a CyberArk SME/DevOps Engineer, implementing secure solutions for federal modernization. Leverage your expertise in privileged access management to drive best practices and enha...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $330K *

Transform security operations by leading a dynamic Product Security team. Drive risk-based strategies, empower engineering teams, and enhance security posture through automation and collaboration. Sha...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $224K *

Join a team that's redefining People Operations by leading global service delivery, enhancing employee experiences, and driving operational excellence across Talent Acquisition and People processes fo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and lead the MyGeotab workflows, ensuring usability and reliability while driving evolution and collaboration across product domains to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$138K - $184K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the evolution of MyGeotab workflows, ensuring usability and reliability while fostering collaboration across product domains. Drive innovation and enhance customer experien...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$220K - $340K *

Champion construction delivery excellence across global data center sites, managing GC performance and budgets of $25M+. Lead strategy, negotiate contracts, and represent construction risks to executi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure, focusing on Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production services, ensuring high availabil...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Champion the security design and delivery for hyperscale projects, ensuring comprehensive protection through physical and electronic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish stand...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$136K - $160K *

Elevate operations through AI-driven automation to enhance incident management, streamline ticket resolution, and optimize service health with self-healing observability, all while collaborating acros...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$212K - $265K *

Inspire a thriving community by leading Developer Advocates to amplify customer voices, enhance technical narratives, and foster engagement through strategic programs and collaboration across teams, d...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $266K *

Drive best-in-class travel support through strategic leadership and operational excellence. Oversee lodging, flights, and customer advocacy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exception...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage partners by driving technical enablement and solution design. Collaborate across teams to empower resellers and integrators, ensuring successful adoption and growth of innovative solutions thro...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $187K *

Lead the evolution of secure software engineering by integrating security into design, development, and delivery processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement secure practices and dr...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform product security by leading strategy, conducting threat modeling, and collaborating across teams to ensure secure design and compliance. Drive innovation in security practices while mentorin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead robust cloud infrastructure solutions in AWS and AWS GovCloud, ensuring CI/CD and security compliance across environments. Collaborate with teams to optimize deployment and operational processes...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $250K *

Help us build a high-performing infrastructure team that drives operational excellence and reliability. Lead a diverse group of engineers, manage budgets, and modernize technology while collaborating...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.

  • How can I stand out when applying for a Director of DevOps role?question toggle

    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.