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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$125K - $190K *

Empower the development and operation of DevSecOps infrastructure tools while ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate on innovative solutions and manage dynamic environments to support...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Lead cloud deployment projects, collaborating with global teams to drive digital transformation. Oversee planning, execution, and quality assurance while managing resources, budgets, and risks to ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $200K *

Transform the future of DevSecOps by designing and managing robust infrastructure tools. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure seamless operations, enhance security, and optimize performance acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $150K *

Contribute to high-tempo engineering execution by coordinating activities, managing priorities, and enhancing communication across teams. Drive project success through effective planning, scheduling...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Drive the deployment and operation of Pelico in air-gapped environments, leading a small DevOps team to ensure customer IT can manage systems independently while meeting enterprise commitments and fed...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving the modernization and reliability of application environments. Collaborate across teams to design CI/CD pipelines and ensure seamless application delivery in Azure and AWS...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining IT operations by owning end-to-end corporate IT. You'll manage identity, devices, and employee lifecycle while collaborating with passionate colleagues to ensure smooth a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion seamless IT operations by owning corporate IT from onboarding to offboarding. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance productivity and security for a diverse workforce, ensuring smooth tec...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and optimize Linux and Kubernetes environments, applying DevOps practices to enhance operational efficiency and support critical mission objectives in a high-visibility s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Join a team that's building high-performance contractor operations from the ground up. You'll manage a workforce of 50+ operators, ensuring quality and efficiency while driving continuous improvement...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform infrastructure by automating pipelines and enhancing security in Azure environments. Collaborate with architects to streamline provisioning and implement robust CI/CD practices, ensuring com...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by bridging development and security, ensuring rapid and compliant software delivery. This role focuses on automating security within CI/CD pipelines, enhancing infrastructure, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate product development by collaborating with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements, manage project scope, and ensure successful outcomes. Lead multiple projects while fostering trust...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $145K *

Drive your career with a Senior DevSecOps Engineer role, bridging database engineering and secure platform architecture. Collaborate with teams to design, automate, and maintain scalable environments...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer, driving cloud infrastructure automation, enhancing CI/CD processes, and ensuring system reliability in a hybrid environment. Collaborate closely with develope...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Elevate software delivery by architecting and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance automation and streamline integration processes, ensuring a seamless developer exp...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and optimize CI/CD pipelines, enhancing automation and collaboration across development and infrastructure teams. Drive efficiency in code integration and delivery whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$144K - $211K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software and robotics. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you'll lead complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality while fostering collaboration...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape your career by driving innovative DevOps solutions that enhance developer productivity and infrastructure reliability. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize CI/CD pipelines and cloud servic...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Manage and oversee IT operations, ensuring security, efficiency, and high availability of services. Lead strategic initiatives, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance while fostering a proact...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation as a Principal Software Engineer, shaping next-gen macOS and Linux endpoint technology. Influence architecture, implement features, and collaborate across teams to elevate product qua...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champions operational excellence by enhancing hotel management strategies, driving revenue growth, ensuring guest satisfaction, and fostering a motivated team. Collaborate to create memorable experien...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $110K *

Empower our cloud operations by optimizing and securing AWS infrastructure. You'll automate processes, monitor system health, and troubleshoot issues while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure r...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.