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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$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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $184K *

Empower project success through effective coordination of contract execution, ensuring interdepartmental collaboration and adherence to quality standards, while mentoring team members and optimizing p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

$125K - $150K *

Champion the deployment of AI solutions by building and managing robust infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure and efficient operations for mission-critical applications in a dynamic envi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Partner with us to build and manage robust infrastructure for AI applications, ensuring secure deployment and lifecycle management. Leverage your expertise in DevOps and cloud environments to support...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites, fostering continuous improvement strategies and Lean practices to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and produc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence by implementing a unified continuous improvement system across sites, enhancing productivity, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation while collaborating...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving energy efficiency and emissions reduction across NYC government operations. Lead capital project planning and delivery, manage design-build teams, and ensure compliance with...

1 week ago

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

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic Cloud Platform Engineering team to design and secure Azure environments, enhancing the resiliency of global capital markets. Collaborate on innovative solutions while ensuring complianc...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform the Azure platform by collaborating with a skilled team to design, secure, and operate mission-critical cloud environments, enhancing resiliency and security for global capital markets...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Innovate secure, reliable Azure environments for mission-critical cloud operations. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance platform resiliency and security, driving the evolution of digital assets...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$280K - $300K *

Engage with developers to drive product vision and roadmap for a core platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions, optimize user experience, and scale services while foste...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental and regulatory projects, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction while overseeing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams from proposal to complet...

1 week ago

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

$191K - $253K *

Engineer secure, real-time data flows across classification boundaries by leading cross-functional teams and managing compliance processes. Drive the integration of advanced systems to support militar...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $195K *

Champion the evolution of CI/CD practices by enhancing GitLab platforms, automating security, and optimizing deployment workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust software delivery and operati...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance cyber operations through DevOps practices, collaborating with engineers and operators to develop, secure, and sustain mission-critical applications in a fast-paced envir...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $177K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic software development team, driving innovation in cloud services and application architecture while ensuring high-quality deliverables and fostering a collabora...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $177K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions while managing a dynamic team. Drive project success through technical leadership, collaboration, and a focus on quality in a hybrid work en...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $177K *

Drive a high-performing software development team to create innovative solutions using Azure/AWS, .NET, Java, and Angular/React. Lead architecture design, ensure code quality, and mentor team members...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$191K - $253K *

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver secure, real-time data solutions across classification boundaries, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in mission-critical environments...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $208K *

Champion the management of eligibility and enrollment systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and integration. Lead project transformations, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive continuous imp...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.