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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$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of our manufacturing operations by enhancing leadership capabilities, implementing performance frameworks, and ensuring cultural alignment. Drive change initiatives and foster employe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$280K - $378K *

Advance security initiatives by leading strategy, managing teams, and integrating security across products and infrastructure. Drive risk management, incident response, and compliance while fostering...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$280K - $378K *

Shape the future of security by leading strategy and operations to protect data, products, and technology. Oversee application, cloud, and infrastructure security while guiding teams to build secure s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to optimizing IT system performance, troubleshooting issues, and supporting essential operations. Utilize your skills to manage and maintain critical IT infrastructures in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $96K *

Unlock your potential by designing and operating resilient, scalable systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance reliability, automate operations, and ensure high availability across cloud...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower our team by architecting advanced DevOps strategies and frameworks. This expert role demands leadership in designing scalable infrastructure and aligning solutions with business goals while en...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$198K - $298K *

Optimize global endpoint management by leading a high-performing team to enhance security, streamline operations, and improve employee experience across diverse device ecosystems. Drive strategy and i...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$198K - $298K *

Join a team that's redefining endpoint management and security for a global workforce. Lead strategic initiatives, drive innovation, and enhance employee experience across diverse device ecosystems wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$198K - $298K *

Lead the charge in global endpoint management, driving strategy and security for diverse device ecosystems. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance employee experience while ensuring robust security...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$198K - $298K *

Transform the future of endpoint management by leading a global team to enhance security, optimize device performance, and elevate employee experience across diverse platforms. Drive strategy and inno...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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...

United StatesRemote

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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure! As a DevOps Engineer, you'll automate deployment processes, manage Kubernetes, and enhance system reliability in a dynamic hybrid environment. Bring...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the seamless execution of multi-disciplinary projects, guiding teams through the complexities of product development while ensuring client satisfaction and alignment. Your leadership will dri...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading multi-disciplinary projects from inception to delivery. Utilize design thinking and project management tools to align teams and exceed client expectations in the medical...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at our DevOps team by building and maintaining secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment processes and support continuous...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at cloud infrastructure by automating CI/CD pipelines, enhancing deployment processes, and ensuring system reliability across Azure and AWS environments while collaborating with cr...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $240K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic startup by leading engineering efforts, recruiting top talent, and shaping a high-performance culture while collaborating with executives to drive success and innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to modernizing critical systems for state agencies. Contribute to impactful projects while enhancing your skills in a supportive environment focused on growth and collabor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Champion innovation in DevOps as you lead architectural direction and enhance CI/CD practices across agile teams, driving efficiency and reliability in software delivery while fostering a culture of c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Champion DevOps excellence by leading architectural direction and CI/CD practices across agile teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software delivery, ensuring scalability, securi...

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...

United StatesRemote

6 days 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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Optimize our secure software development lifecycle as a DevSecOps Engineer, enhancing security automation and incident response. Collaborate with teams to innovate and protect diverse systems, leverag...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.