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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$184K - $225K *

Join a team that's redefining technology delivery excellence and release management. Lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring operational readiness and governance across a diverse technology portfo...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $225K *

Lead the charge in technology delivery and release management, ensuring operational excellence and governance across a diverse technology portfolio. Drive collaboration and continuous improvement to e...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $225K *

Champion delivery excellence and release governance across technology portfolios. Drive operational readiness and continuous improvement while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure predictable out...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$216K - $324K *

Lead and innovate the cybersecurity incident response function, utilizing advanced technical expertise in security operations, threat detection, and automation to enhance organizational resilience and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$216K - $324K *

Empower cybersecurity resilience by leading a high-performing team dedicated to incident response, advanced threat hunting, and security automation, while driving operational maturity and strategic co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$216K - $324K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity by enhancing incident response capabilities. Lead a high-performing team in a dynamic environment to build modern security solutions and strengthe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$216K - $324K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team specializing in cybersecurity incident response. Drive operational maturity and collaborate on innovative solutions in a high-impact, global environment f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by designing CI/CD pipelines and automating processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance development efficiency while ensuring system compliance and security across AWS and Azure...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$137K - $185K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative DevOps solutions, automating deployment processes, and enhancing infrastructure reliability. Collaborate with dynamic teams to ensure scalable services in a hy...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading safety program execution for autonomous systems. Drive alignment across engineering, safety, and operations to ensure rigorous safety practices while scaling new capabiliti...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $280K *

Explore advanced radar capabilities by designing and developing cutting-edge signal processing algorithms. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize performance and lead innovative project...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead live productions and ensure flawless execution across broadcasts, events, and recordings. Collaborate with teams to enhance technical operations, mentoring staff while exceeding client expectatio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$89K - $151K *

Lead the charge in evolving our Workday platform by managing product roadmaps, translating stakeholder needs into actionable deliverables, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver inno...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing critical mechanical systems in a fast-paced data center environment. Leverage your expertise to ensure operational excellence and support a high-demand infra...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$194K - $312K *

Join a team that's redefining security by driving offensive strategies to protect products and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement proactive security solutions and enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $261K *

Unlock your potential as a Principal DevOps Engineer, leading automation and infrastructure management. Collaborate with teams to enhance productivity, mentor talent, and ensure system reliability in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $261K *

Join a dynamic team as a Principal DevOps Engineer, enhancing productivity through automation, managing cloud infrastructure, and leading incident response while mentoring junior engineers to drive in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of DevOps, ensuring seamless, secure software delivery and optimizing performance across teams. Drive automation, stability, and continuous improvement in cloud en...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Empower seamless software delivery and data platform operations by automating CI/CD processes, ensuring security, and enhancing team collaboration to optimize performance and resilience across environ...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$220K - $250K *

Drive the product roadmap for Unify Release Orchestration, enhancing developer experience while coordinating releases across multiple services, engaging customers, and leading initiatives for AI-nativ...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $250K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing the product roadmap, focusing on AI-driven developer tools, while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance developer experience and customer engagement in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building mission-critical analytics and applications. Collaborate with operators to create intuitive tools and optimize platform performance, ensuring data-driven decis...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $185K *

Transform security practices by leading risk assessments, designing robust security architectures, and enhancing incident response capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to safeguard sy...

2 weeks ago

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

$118K - $210K *

Drive the success of large-scale mechanical construction projects by leading teams, managing resources, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining financial oversight and fostering strong client r...

4 days ago

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

$171K - $235K *

Develop and lead education-first technical sessions within enterprise accounts, fostering collaboration with engineers to build champions, enhance user knowledge, and uncover opportunities for expansi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.