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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$125K - $150K *

Champion organizational change by leading internal communications and engagement strategies for a transformative SAP S/4HANA deployment, ensuring alignment and readiness across all business areas for...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $194K *

Drive operational excellence by leading media delivery initiatives, optimizing processes, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance performance and client satisfaction in a dynamic media env...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$107K - $195K *

Drive innovation in a multi-cloud environment, enhancing system resiliency and security for critical missions. Leverage your expertise in DevSecOps to modernize cloud platforms and support the U.S. Ai...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$184K - $250K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to enhance CI and deployment systems, ensuring secure, efficient software delivery across a vast infrastructure. Drive innovation and operational excellence while foste...

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

$110K - $120K *

Optimize cybersecurity operations by managing tools, conducting alert monitoring, and ensuring security policies are implemented effectively. Collaborate with IT and business teams to enhance cybersec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Lead the design and development of robust security architecture for cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Partner cross-functionally to embed security in the development lifecycle and evaluate eme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $189K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Manage onsite operations for a commercial construction project, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead subcontractors, coordinate schedules, and maintain compliance while fostering a positive...

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

$110K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality multi-family construction projects. Lead onsite operations, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety and efficiency while fostering a collaborat...

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

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Drive the design and optimization of AWS cloud environments, leading migration strategies while fostering collaboration and technical excellence across DevOps teams. Shape the future of automation and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$263K - $318K *

Transform your career by leading automation operations that enhance scientific workflows. Oversee multidisciplinary teams to build and optimize integrated platforms, ensuring reliability and scalabili...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping a new Technical Program Management team, guiding TPMs to deliver impactful results while fostering collaboration across Engineering and Product. Drive strategic planning and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform your career by leading the design and implementation of a large-scale AWS platform, driving DevSecOps initiatives, and integrating AI/ML capabilities for mission-critical applications in a d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a senior engineer managing Active Directory services, ensuring security, availability, and recovery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support identity modernization...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer excellence in project execution by overseeing financials, scheduling, and mentoring. Ensure operational integrity and success across multiple projects while liaising with stakeholders for opti...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $144K *

Unlock potential by driving cross-team security initiatives, managing program roadmaps, and ensuring seamless integration across InfoSec domains. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain project visi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $144K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead cloud architecture and platform engineering, balancing strategic vision with hands-on technical execution. Drive team growth, ensure compliance, and enhance infrastructure for secure healthcare s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform data center operations by overseeing the technical delivery and integration of advanced automation systems, ensuring cybersecurity and operational integrity while collaborating with diverse...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in steering product management excellence, elevating team performance, and driving enterprise strategy to enhance product quality and market success through collaborative stakeholder e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Empower healthcare innovation by deploying and supporting cutting-edge digital pathology systems. Collaborate with IT teams and engineers to ensure seamless integration and reliability of Linux-based...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Transform the future of digital pathology by deploying and supporting Linux-based systems in clinical environments. Collaborate with IT teams and engineers to ensure reliability and performance for cr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$151K - $204K *

Build innovative control systems software for AWS data centers, focusing on mechanical infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and efficiency while providing on...

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

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.