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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$165K - $225K *

Drive the design and enhancement of security infrastructure, ensuring robust protection across technology stacks. Collaborate on automation and integration to optimize security operations and incident...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $140K *

Empower your career as a DevOps Engineer, driving cloud infrastructure innovation, automation, and scaling within a dynamic team. Your expertise will enhance service reliability in a hybrid work envir...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career as you design and secure automated delivery pipelines, ensuring streamlined deployment and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud infrastruct...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $287K *

Lead the charge in shaping technology product strategy for a Specialty Business Unit, managing end-to-end delivery and building a high-performing team while aligning product goals with overall enterpr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$204K - $255K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative security product designs, guiding a diverse team of designers to create user-centric solutions that enhance threat detection and response, while collaborating clo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform technology infrastructure and security by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing cybersecurity, and fostering a resilient IT environment that supports current operations and future growth...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$195K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise applications by leading the development and management of core business systems, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering high-quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$119K - $161K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional projects to enhance sortation and distribution solutions. Engage with teams and stakeholders to drive timely implementations and optimize facility...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$70K - $100K *

Optimize IT operations by managing endpoint support and user experience. Collaborate with global teams to enhance security, streamline processes, and ensure seamless technology access for users across...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $185K *

Elevate your career by leading Agile delivery management for large-scale projects. You will oversee technical execution across multiple scrum teams, manage risks, and ensure project commitments align...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $185K *

Join our team to lead technical delivery management for multiple Agile workstreams. You'll coordinate resources, mitigate risks, and ensure successful program execution while collaborating with cross...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $289K *

Transform enterprise software through AI-driven automation and application development. Lead multidisciplinary teams to enhance operational performance while ensuring secure, reliable, and maintainabl...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $150K *

Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, automate deployment processes, and ensure the reliability of services. Collaborate with development teams to enhance performance in a dynamic, hybrid work env...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Champion project profitability and execution by leading teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring quality standards. Drive business development and oversee project management from inception t...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in executing complex HR initiatives, driving strategic alignment and operational excellence across the organization while fostering collaboration and managing stakeholder relationships...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Champion high-priority projects, ensuring delivery within scope and budget. Collaborate with teams to build trust, manage resources, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to drive successful b...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee the delivery of data center projects, ensuring compliance and quality across engineering, construction, and operations. Lead multi-disciplinary teams to achieve timely...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-availability data center projects, ensuring compliance and quality across engineering, construction, and operations. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Take ownership of strategic broadband initiatives, leading outage management programs to enhance customer communication and service reliability. Collaborate across teams to drive project success and d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining security engineering by leading strategic initiatives across product, infrastructure, and cloud security. Drive innovation, foster collaboration, and build a culture of s...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of data center development by leading projects from planning to execution. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and operational excellenc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in technology adoption and data governance, driving organizational change and enhancing digital skills. Collaborate across departments to ensure effective use of technology and analyti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-value design-build projects, ensuring quality execution from design to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams and mentor staff while managing budgets and client...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$274K - $296K *

Innovate and lead the development of large-scale data systems, enabling real-time insights and advanced analytics across our platforms. Drive AI/ML initiatives for service enhancement while managing v...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$177K - $234K *

Drive project governance excellence across diverse environmental projects. Lead a regional PMO, enhance project management capabilities, and foster collaboration to ensure successful delivery and impr...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical 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.

  • 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.