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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$137K - $171K *

Engineer robust cloud platform capabilities, enhancing developer experience and security through self-service infrastructure and scalable delivery solutions for significant platform services...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's modernizing critical systems for state agencies. Contribute to impactful projects while enhancing your skills in a supportive environment focused on growth and innovation...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $230K *

Shape the future of transportation infrastructure by leading multidisciplinary teams in program management. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance performance, and ensure successful delivery of complex...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $216K *

Transform application delivery by automating workflows and enhancing CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to build secure AWS infrastructure and integrate security practices, ensuring reliable soft...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $115K *

Empower progress at the intersection of development and operations by driving automation, managing robust infrastructure, and enhancing the DevOps lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to bridge gaps and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform infrastructure and CI/CD processes, ensuring operational excellence and enhancing developer experiences through collaboration, automation, and reliability management...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $220K *

Drive security and compliance initiatives while building robust infrastructure. Join a dynamic DevOps team to enhance our cloud platform, automate processes, and ensure data protection for critical in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of robotics by leading data operations that transform raw experiences into high-quality training datasets. Collaborate across teams to enhance model performance and drive strategic da...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engineer secure, scalable cloud platforms and automate workflows. Lead migrations, implement observability, and mentor junior engineers while driving cloud-native adoption in a collaborative environme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform security into a seamless feature by designing and implementing secure CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure, and collaborating with teams to enhance security practices across cloud envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize cloud infrastructure and enhance DevOps practices. Leverage your expertise in Azure, Terraform, and CI/CD to drive efficiency and innovation across engineering processe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $122K *

Join a team that's redefining DevOps by building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating workflows, and enhancing service delivery in AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliabl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Lead our DevSecOps initiatives by automating processes, enhancing security, and collaborating with teams to deliver robust cloud solutions. Drive continuous improvement and mentor others while ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive the evolution of CI/CD pipelines and automate deployments while ensuring the stability and security of application environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and contribute to...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $125K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and maintaining AWS infrastructure, enhancing CI/CD workflows, and automating deployments to support a scalable video service environment while ensuring operational excel...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of information security by leading IT architecture and cybersecurity initiatives. Oversee the security program, manage technology risk, and ensure secure access for teams and clients...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Optimize our cloud infrastructure and deployment processes to enhance performance, security, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations and continuous impro...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Innovate security practices by evaluating Application Security tools and guiding development teams. Enhance cloud infrastructure and DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring robust security measures and continuo...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in securing software delivery within a large-scale AWS environment. Enhance supply chain security through automation, governance, and compliance, while tackling real security challenge...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$105K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the evolution of our cloud platform on AWS, focusing on infrastructure as code and operational excellence. Shape the DevOps roadmap, support application releases, and enhan...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive engineering excellence, operational efficiency, and customer-focused delivery across multi-disciplinary platforms. Lead and mentor teams while improving service resilience...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Design, deploy, and automate infrastructure as a DevOps Engineer to enhance mission-critical systems. Collaborate on modernization programs, ensuring tools operate flawlessly while handling outages an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Lead the charge in automating critical tech infrastructure and software deployment. Collaborate on a high-priority modernization program, optimizing systems and enhancing capabilities with secure, sca...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion a culture of automation and continuous delivery by managing AWS infrastructure and developing CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with software teams to enhance deployment practices and ensure optim...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to design and operate cloud infrastructure for a global research platform. Leverage your expertise in AWS and automation to enhance services, ensure best practices, and lead operat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.