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 *

Lead facilities engineering and maintenance operations across multiple sites, ensuring compliance, optimizing performance, and mentoring staff. Drive continuous improvement and emergency response stra...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

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

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of construction operations by leading a dynamic team of Forward Deployed Experts. Drive team excellence in deployment and quality delivery while maintaining hands-on engagement. Colla...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$280K - $340K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $195K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$139K - $208K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic growth by driving complex cybersecurity sales, building executive relationships, and leveraging a diverse partner ecosystem to deliver tailored solutions for enterprise clients...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth in cybersecurity consulting. Leverage executive relationships and a diverse partner ecosystem to close complex deals and build long-term accounts, all while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize technical customer engagement through effective program management, aligning packaging strategies with performance goals, and ensuring seamless integration of new product introductions in col...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of integrated modular power solutions by leading a cross-functional engineering team. Drive the complete solution lifecycle from design to commissioning, ensuring compliance and perfo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$178K - $262K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $170K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K *

Drive the development of programmatic media capabilities, focusing on Amazon DSP, CTV, and OLV. Lead strategy and execution for high-impact campaigns, ensuring alignment with business outcomes while c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$129K - $174K *

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

$153K - $254K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$220K - $240K *

Champion a high-performing Cyber Defense team, driving strategic execution and operational excellence in incident response, detection engineering, and security technology across diverse environments t...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $178K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing employee experiences through exceptional workplace services. Lead hospitality initiatives, manage vendor relationships, and create engaging programs that fost...

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

$250K - $300K *

Drive transformative rail transit projects, managing multimillion-dollar initiatives from concept to completion. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance mobility and sustainability, ensuring pro...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and automating practices in Azure DevOps, focusing on infrastructure as code and integrated security. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance Microsoft 365 services...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $195K *

Drive impactful solutions by designing scalable systems and optimizing cloud infrastructure. Lead a talented team, maintain high backend performance, and guide engineering excellence through collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.