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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$210K - $260K *

Engage in the deployment and operational support of Linux/Unix systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance DevOps automation and streamline processes, ensuring effective management of CI/CD pipelines a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$281K - $422K *

Empower enterprise growth by leading Database Engineering and Cloud Migration teams. Define strategies for scalability, reliability, and operational excellence while fostering a high-performing cultur...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$244K - $366K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$281K - $422K *

Drive growth and resilience by leading Database Engineering & Cloud Migration teams, establishing strategies, developing talent, and ensuring operational excellence in cloud-native database platforms...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$129K - $174K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$108K - $130K *

Empower progress at the intersection of security and software. Drive innovations in DevSecOps by enhancing artifact management, automating approval workflows, and improving software supply chain integ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $144K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud operations! As a DevOps Engineer, you'll manage and automate large-scale applications on AWS, collaborating with architects to enhance CI/CD processes an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations and financial management for a large-scale client account. Oversee multiple pods while ensuring efficiency and strategic alignment in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$158K - $193K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic team of engineers in developing top-tier firmware for tape libraries, ensuring quality and efficiency while driving innovation and collaboration across departments...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $265K *

Join our dynamic team as a Staff DevOps Engineer, where you'll enhance processes and infrastructure for rapid deployment, integrating automation and Agile methodologies to drive innovation and efficie...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$169K - $265K *

Shape the future of DevOps by leading automation and infrastructure processes, ensuring rapid deployment and integration within an Agile environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance system efficienc...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$169K - $265K *

Optimize processes and infrastructure as a Staff DevOps Engineer, driving rapid capability maturation and deployment. Collaborate with Agile teams to enhance automation, CI/CD pipelines, and system ef...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $187K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

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

$153K - $207K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Transform AI operationalization by building scalable CI/CD pipelines and production environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI/ML solutions from prototype to production, ensur...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$139K - $172K *

Innovate the IT infrastructure and security landscape while implementing DevOps practices to enhance productivity, reliability, and compliance for a cutting-edge engineering organization. Drive cloud...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $172K *

Architect secure and scalable IT infrastructure, bridging traditional IT and DevOps. Lead compliance for CMMC and FedRAMP, improving developer productivity and system reliability in a dynamic, innovat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives across growth and operations. You'll lead cross-functional programs, align stakeholders, and ensure clear communication on progress and risks, all whil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead IT Operations to enhance service reliability and user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive operational excellence, manage budgets, and ensure scalable infrastructure across a multi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Engage with us to enhance developer productivity by owning the build system, CI pipelines, and environments. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to optimize release processes and improve metric...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.