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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$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving DevOps excellence, enhancing system reliability, and managing Kubernetes environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and ensure hig...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming student transportation safety through innovative cloud platforms and automation. As a Sr DevOps Engineer, you'll enhance infrastructure, CI/CD, and MLOps, ensuring reli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$176K - $212K *

Elevate your career by leading residential land development initiatives, driving project management, and fostering strategic partnerships in the Pacific Northwest. Collaborate with diverse teams to id...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$235K - $250K *

Transform engineering leadership by building resilient platforms and teams. Drive strategic initiatives in SRE, DevOps, and AI adoption while ensuring operational excellence and incident management ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Unlock potential by managing and securing our cloud-first enterprise environment. This hands-on role encompasses systems administration, security operations, and compliance to ensure a scalable and se...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing and optimizing cloud environments. This hands-on role involves managing identity, access, and endpoint security while ensuring compliance and integrating enter...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $243K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading complex development initiatives, managing financials, and ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver projects on time and within budge...

2 days ago

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

$141K - $219K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading complex energy projects, ensuring financial success and client satisfaction while managing resources, contracts, and stakeholder engagement throughout the devel...

1 week ago

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

$156K - $195K *

Drive operational excellence by leading deployment strategies that enhance customer experience and revenue growth. Oversee a high-performing team, implement automation, and collaborate across function...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Deliver innovative data science solutions by bridging development and IT, ensuring seamless deployment and monitoring of applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD processes and maintain ro...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $185K *

Empower your career as you lead DevSecOps initiatives, enhancing cloud and application development through automation, security, and collaboration across teams to deliver robust solutions and drive co...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Grow your career with a Senior DevSecOps Engineer role that spearheads AI governance automation and pipeline tooling for a key federal advisory program, ensuring compliance and security throughout the...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Manage and enhance production infrastructure to ensure platform reliability and speed. Collaborate with engineers to streamline deployments, automate processes, and improve observability, enabling sea...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the automation and deployment of mission-critical systems, focusing on CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments across Windows and Linux platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance deploy...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a transformative continuous delivery program that aligns technology with business priorities. Drive agile implementation, foster collaboration, and champion continuous i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Champion the enterprise continuous delivery program, aligning technology with business priorities. Lead cross-functional teams, drive agile implementation, and foster a culture of continuous improveme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $140K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer, focusing on deploying and maintaining containerized applications in Kubernetes environments. Contribute to mission-critical operations...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $175K *

Develop and enhance DevSecOps practices to streamline cloud and application development. Collaborate with stakeholders, automate processes, and ensure security while mentoring junior team members in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $175K *

Drive innovation in our DevSecOps practice, enhancing cloud and application development through automation, CI/CD, and security measures. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and mentor junior...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining customer feedback with your expertise in AWS infrastructure. As a Staff DevOps Engineer, you'll ensure reliability, scalability, and security while collaborating on innov...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$226K - $468K *

Champion partner success by leading a dynamic technical team to drive enablement, co-innovation, and scalable strategies across a diverse partner ecosystem, ensuring alignment with sales and product i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Architect and oversee advanced DevOps strategies, integrating security into the software lifecycle. Leverage expertise in CI/CD, IaC, and cloud security to enhance infrastructure and align solutions w...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $176K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and optimize cloud infrastructure, driving automation and security for cutting-edge AI and IoT solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming IT & DevOps operations, unifying teams and enhancing service delivery. Drive strategic initiatives, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while fostering strong relatio...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $171K *

Transform our DevOps landscape by building and managing robust CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and security automation. Lead initiatives that ensure seamless deployments and promote best practi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.