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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.
Director, DevOps Jobs
Fleet Operations Manager, Data Center Infrastructure
$108K - $130K *
Transform data center operations by leading a high-performing team, driving continuous improvement, and leveraging data analytics to enhance performance and scalability in a dynamic 24/7 environment...
2 weeks ago
Fleet Operations Manager, Data Center Infrastructure
$108K - $130K *
Transform data center operations by leading a high-performing team, optimizing server hardware management, and driving continuous improvement through data analytics in a dynamic 24/7 environment...
2 weeks ago
Fleet Operations Manager, Data Center Infrastructure
$120K - $145K *
Join us to lead a high-performing data center operations team, driving efficiency and innovation in a 24/7 environment. Leverage your technical expertise to optimize server hardware management and enh...
2 weeks ago
Fleet Operations Manager, Data Center Infrastructure
$108K - $130K *
Elevate data center operations by leading a high-performing team, driving continuous improvement, and leveraging data analytics to optimize performance and scalability in a 24/7 environment...
2 weeks ago
Fleet Operations Manager, Data Center Infrastructure
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing data center operations by leading a high-performing, geographically dispersed team. Drive continuous improvement and strategic direction while ensuring effic...
2 weeks ago
Fleet Operations Manager, Data Center Infrastructure
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing data center operations by leading a high-performing, geographically dispersed team. Drive continuous improvement and strategic direction in a fast-paced, 24...
2 weeks ago
Fleet Operations Manager, Data Center Infrastructure
$110K - $130K *
Optimize data center operations by leading a high-performing team, driving continuous improvement, and leveraging data analytics to enhance performance and scalability in a complex technical environme...
2 weeks ago
Fleet Operations Manager, Data Center Infrastructure
$108K - $130K *
Partner with us to lead a high-performing data center operations team, driving efficiency and innovation in a 24/7 environment. Utilize your technical expertise to enhance server hardware management a...
2 weeks ago
Fleet Operations Manager, Data Center Infrastructure
$120K - $145K *
Drive the success of a high-performing data center operations team, ensuring optimal performance and continuous improvement in a 24/7 environment. Leverage technical expertise and leadership to manage...
2 weeks ago
Fleet Operations Manager, Data Center Infrastructure
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in managing a high-performing data center operations team, driving continuous improvement and strategic direction while ensuring optimal performance and scalability across a complex in...
2 weeks ago
Fleet Operations Manager, Data Center Infrastructure
$108K - $130K *
Accelerate your career by leading a high-performing data center operations team. Drive strategic improvements, manage complex technical projects, and enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic, 24/7...
2 weeks ago
Fleet Operations Manager, Data Center Infrastructure
$120K - $145K *
Discover a dynamic role leading a high-performing data center operations team, driving strategic improvements and ensuring optimal performance across a geographically dispersed infrastructure in a fas...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion the future of enterprise storage solutions by managing critical backup systems, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating with security teams to ensure robust data protection and comp...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Take ownership of IT operations to ensure secure, compliant systems while enhancing cybersecurity measures in alignment with federal standards. Collaborate with teams and vendors to maintain an effici...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$160K - $190K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering management while leading a talented group of engineers. Drive product development from ideation to delivery and ensure best practices in a dynamic...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Principal Product Manager - Technical, Mechanical Infrastructure, Data Center Engineering
$179K - $243K *
Join a dynamic team as a Principal Product Manager, driving innovative mechanical infrastructure strategies. Lead cross-functional collaboration, define product roadmaps, and ensure alignment on compl...
1 week ago
Senior Network Engineer, Office Technology
$132K - $165K *
Transform network infrastructure by leading complex initiatives and ensuring reliable operations. Drive design, automation, and incident response while mentoring engineers and collaborating across tea...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Product Design - Okta Research & Development
$146K - $201K *
Elevate user experience by leading a dynamic design team, driving innovative strategies, and ensuring high-quality product design for a secure and unified platform that meets diverse user needs across...
3 days ago
$165K - $175K *
Unlock potential by leading enterprise data engineering initiatives, driving platform modernization, and enhancing operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable...
Reposted 5 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Take ownership of diverse projects by leading multi-discipline teams from scope development to execution. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and financial success whil...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive project success by leading multi-discipline teams from scope development to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and financial accountability while fostering innovation and collaboration acro...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, leading engineering and design projects from inception to execution. Collaborate with diverse clients, manage budgets, and ensure project success through effe...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in project management, leading multi-discipline engineering efforts from scope development to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and project success across d...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading diverse engineering teams in project execution, from scope development to completion. Drive client satisfaction and financial success while managing timelines and resources...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Accelerate your career by leading diverse engineering projects from scope to execution. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, manage budgets, and ensure client satisfaction while driving innovation...
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does a Director of DevOps do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.