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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$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming our Core Infra team, enhancing execution quality, fostering self-organization, and coaching engineers for success while collaborating across functions in a dynamic, fas...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage diverse architectural projects, ensuring design excellence, client engagement, and team leadership. Drive project delivery from planning to construction while maintaining budget, scope, and qua...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in high-performance computing by delivering secure software deployments, automating infrastructure, and resolving complex technical challenges. Collaborate with teams to enhance relia...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion customer success by leading implementation projects from pre-sales to go-live. You’ll translate workflows into actionable plans, foster stakeholder alignment, and ensure seamless delivery, dr...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $185K *

Unlock business growth by leading technical scoping, managing client relations, and guiding consultants. This hybrid role integrates project management with hands-on consulting to ensure accurate prop...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $176K *

Accelerate customer success by leading a high-performing team focused on retention, expansion, and satisfaction across enterprise accounts. Drive strategic initiatives, build scalable processes, and f...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading large-scale construction initiatives, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and quality standards while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and guiding high...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$166K - $225K *

Join a team that's innovating cloud analytics solutions for government clients. Lead engineers in delivering scalable systems while enhancing customer experiences in secure, air-gapped environments. D...

3 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise .NET applications by leading a dynamic team, driving technical solutions, and enhancing production support. Leverage your expertise to tackle complex challenges and mentor develop...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity by monitoring, detecting, and responding to threats. Collaborate with IT and engineering to protect assets and ensure compliance while driving c...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the Edge Networking team, owning traffic configuration and observability. Shape practices and standards while evolving the ingress layer for reliability and self-service. Drive performance and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $211K *

Join a team that's redefining security engineering by driving innovative solutions and strategies. As a technical leader, you'll tackle complex challenges, influence enterprise security, and mentor to...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading IT operations strategy and governance. Drive infrastructure management, enhance cloud and on-premises systems, and mentor teams to align technology with organizational g...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver results on time while effectively co...

Arkansas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $153K *

Shape innovative technology solutions by leading diverse teams to diagnose complex business challenges, strategizing impactful responses, and mentoring talent while delivering exceptional client value...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in shaping the enterprise Cloud Security landscape by guiding a skilled team to develop and implement strategic security solutions across cloud environments, ensuring compliance and ro...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $260K *

Drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives across engineering, managing a multi-million dollar budget while solving complex challenges and fostering alignment with senior leadership in a f...

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

$158K - $210K *

Lead a dynamic team of Key Account Executives to drive new business growth, manage complex sales cycles, and shape go-to-market strategies while fostering strong relationships with Fortune 100 clients...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $285K *

Empower a skilled engineering team to innovate and optimize high-complexity business solutions while driving strategic initiatives and enhancing global collaboration across diverse markets...

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

$193K - $285K *

Pioneer innovative solutions while leading a diverse engineering team, driving the development of a global platform that enhances corporate dining experiences. Collaborate across regions to ensure pro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$137K - $205K *

Join a team that's redefining machine learning runtime environments by designing, implementing, and deploying scalable solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to create innovative technologies that...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading network penetration tests and innovating AI red team practices in this critical role. Engage clients independently and shape methodologies for a fast-evolving cybersec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the development and delivery of innovative AI solutions. This dynamic role combines strategic leadership with hands-on expertise in product development and custom solutions...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$205K - $285K *

Pioneer the future of data center operations by leading diverse technical teams, optimizing efficiency, and driving innovative strategies to enhance performance and sustainability across multiple site...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $153K *

Manage complex hyperscale data center projects, leading design coordination, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful execution and delivery across various locations...

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

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.