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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$100K - $120K *

Drive security excellence by managing identity access, external testing, and compliance processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance AWS security and develop scalable policies, ensuring robust protect...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing development operations, overseeing grant management, and enhancing donor engagement. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and elevate fundraising strategie...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $145K *

Champion the strategic vision for Development Operations, overseeing grant management and donor data optimization. Lead a team, ensure compliance, and enhance fundraising efforts while collaborating c...

Boston, MARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by leading production processes, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance, develop future leaders...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing daily operations while serving as the key liaison between local teams and corporate. Drive efficiency, enhance customer support, and ensure seamless communication across...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $200K *

Empower partner operations by leading strategy, optimizing processes, and enhancing tools for a diverse global partner ecosystem. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure scalable infrastructure and m...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive enterprise transformation initiatives by leading large-scale Quality Engineering programs, engaging with senior executives, and managing distributed teams to deliver innovative technology soluti...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Transform campus operations by leading safety, facilities, and sustainability initiatives. Drive strategic planning and budget management while fostering a collaborative environment for staff developm...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $200K *

Transform enterprise customer experiences by leading a Forward Deployed Engineering team. Drive technical engagements, manage relationships, and ensure delivery excellence while scaling operations and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the execution of complex infrastructure projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery while coordinating technical aspects across multiple disciplines and engaging with diverse stakehold...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by deploying and supporting our AI-driven vulnerability operations platform across diverse environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliability and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $157K *

Drive the deployment and support of an AI-powered vulnerability operations platform across diverse environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliable system performance and document p...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery by leading enterprise SaaS implementations for utility clients. Build strong client relationships, manage competing priorities, and ensure successful project outcomes across...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$98K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving healthcare innovation by managing enterprise-wide projects. Leverage your expertise in project management and interoperability to enhance operational processes and deliver s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Transform the future of IT operations by enabling seamless workflows, enhancing service delivery, and driving automation across enterprise platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimiz...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by overseeing mobile and fixed asset management initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution, budget adherence, and quality standards while fos...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $90K *

Transform operational excellence by leading a team in a fast-paced fulfillment center, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while meeting critical delivery timelines and driving continuous impro...

1 week ago

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

$146K - $306K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic engineering team to develop network control software for AI infrastructure, ensuring reliable, scalable operations while driving innovation and team growth in a f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$208K - $312K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud storage solutions. As a Product Manager, you'll drive the vision and strategy for our storage portfolio, ensuring seamless integration and performance across applic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining workplace operations by designing and scaling services that enhance employee experience and operational efficiency across multiple locations in a fast-paced environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $250K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading the development of scalable, cloud-native platforms. Drive innovation, mentor teams, and ensure reliability while balancing technical excellence with bus...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of finance operations by partnering with leadership to streamline processes, enhance fiscal visibility, and implement strategic models for growth. Drive impactful decisions through ri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex technical projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, and production teams while maintaining strong customer relationsh...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $130K *

Optimize our cloud infrastructure and deployment processes as a DevOps Engineer. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability and scalability, leveraging your expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, and automa...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving CI/CD initiatives and enhancing cloud infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to ensure application reliability and modernization in Azure and AWS, balancing product deliv...

Tempe, AZRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.