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 *

Transform safety standards on-site as a key leader in construction safety. Drive compliance, conduct training, and foster a proactive safety culture while collaborating with project teams and regulato...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by overseeing safety compliance on construction sites. Engage with teams to foster a proactive safety culture, conduct inspections, and deliver training while ensuring adherence to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$164K - $288K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading a team focused on developing innovative security applications and automation solutions that enhance enterprise resilience and protect critical data and ser...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $225K *

Champion project success by managing scope, budget, and quality while leading a dedicated team through all phases of project execution. Drive profitability and ensure adherence to project requirements...

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

$125K - $225K *

Oversee project execution by managing scope, budget, and quality while leading a dedicated team through all phases of the project lifecycle to ensure successful delivery and profitability...

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

$125K - $225K *

Engage in complex federal construction projects, overseeing planning, execution, and closeout phases. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success while managing scope, budget, and quality...

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing secure cloud solutions on AWS, ensuring best practices in security. Collaborate with teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and respond to vulnerab...

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in secure cloud solutions by designing and managing AWS infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to integrate security practices, automate processes, and ensure compliance while address...

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate engineering excellence by managing teams, ensuring delivery quality, and driving technical execution across development pods. Collaborate with product leads to meet roadmap commitments and enh...

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

$110K - $130K *

Tackle the complexities of DevOps by automating and optimizing software development and ML model validation. Collaborate with engineering and QA to enhance CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure within on...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $144K *

Reimagine customer experiences by delivering integrated AI solutions within enterprise tech stacks. Collaborate with clients to transform complex designs into functional systems while enhancing intern...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Collaborate with clients to deliver customized AI-driven technical solutions, integrating them seamlessly into their enterprise systems while enhancing internal processes and driving impactful results...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform project delivery by leading the implementation of a comprehensive solution for waiver registries and case management, ensuring seamless integration and compliance for over 35,000 individuals...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $274K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading complex, multi-disciplinary data center initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely execution, risk management, and seamless communica...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure by designing, deploying, and maintaining secure systems. Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines and automate operations to enhance performance and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$320K - $405K *

Drive the commissioning and delivery of new data center capacity, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Lead third-party partnerships and optimize processes fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $249K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing engineering operations by guiding a team to deliver innovative solutions, establish goals, and improve processes while collaborating with cross-functional partners to driv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful industrial real estate projects from entitlement to lease-up. Oversee budgets, schedules, and stakeholder coordination while ensuring alignment with operational standards and local ma...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Support and manage industrial real estate development projects from entitlement to lease-up, ensuring alignment with design and operational standards while coordinating with teams and consultants to d...

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

$160K - $200K *

Drive the growth of our Delivery organization by leading teams, enhancing customer outcomes, and developing scalable processes. Engage directly in complex implementations while shaping the future of t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of computer vision by leading our Delivery organization. You'll drive customer success, scale operations, and engage directly in complex implementations, ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead and scale a customer-focused technical delivery organization, driving successful implementations and fostering collaboration across teams. Engage directly with customers to solve complex challeng...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $285K *

Empower the Security Engineering team by leading the technical vision for platform hardening across global operations, ensuring a secure and resilient delivery network through innovative practices and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.