IT Operations Engineer Jobs

Explore IT Operations Engineer jobs for experienced professionals who keep business technology reliable, secure, and ready to scale. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles across enterprise IT, cloud platforms, infrastructure, and production operations.

What Does an IT Operations Engineer Do?

IT Operations Engineers maintain and improve the systems organizations rely on every day. Responsibilities may include monitoring infrastructure, resolving incidents, managing deployments and configuration, automating routine work, supporting cloud environments, and strengthening availability and security. The scope varies by employer, platform, and seniority.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with operating systems, networks, cloud services, scripting, monitoring, and incident response. Familiarity with infrastructure as code, containers, IT service management practices, and security controls can also be valuable. Communication, troubleshooting, and clear documentation help engineers work effectively across technical and business teams.

Career Paths and Opportunities

IT Operations Engineers may advance into senior or lead engineering roles, site reliability engineering, cloud or infrastructure architecture, IT operations management, or platform engineering. Opportunities are available across industries that depend on resilient technology, including finance, healthcare, software, and professional services.

Find IT Operations Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for IT Operations Engineer openings and related senior technology roles. Explore vetted jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, and compare opportunities based on responsibilities, location, work arrangement, and the experience employers seek.

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$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$121K - $161K *

Transform your career by leading the design and implementation of Veeva Vault RIM, ensuring optimal performance and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experienc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $160K *

Transform the future of endpoint management by developing innovative solutions that enhance security and performance across diverse platforms, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver impactful so...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $205K *

Advance the future of network operations by automating processes and enhancing reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that streamline tasks and improve IT...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $114K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $185K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $185K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive infrastructure remediation programs, improving performance and reliability across AI and hyperscale data center environments. Collaborate with engineering and oper...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $228K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$320K - $405K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $163K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $166K *

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$66K - $104K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $125K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$154K - $260K *

Develop AI-driven workflows to enhance CI/CD systems, ensuring safe, efficient software delivery. Collaborate with teams to reduce tech debt and improve production reliability while scaling engineerin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $281K *

Lead detection and response strategy, building systems and automations to enhance security. Collaborate with teams to set standards, mentor engineers, and manage complex incidents, ensuring effective...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $117K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an IT Operations Engineer do?question toggle

    An IT Operations Engineer helps keep an organization's technology systems available and dependable. The work can include infrastructure monitoring, troubleshooting incidents, managing configurations and deployments, automating tasks, and supporting cloud and network environments.

  • What skills are commonly required for IT Operations Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but often include experience with operating systems, networking, cloud platforms, scripting, monitoring, and incident response. Employers may also value automation, infrastructure as code, security knowledge, and strong communication skills.

  • How much do IT Operations Engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, where available salary information can help you evaluate individual openings.

  • What careers can follow an IT Operations Engineer role?question toggle

    Possible paths include senior or lead IT operations engineering, site reliability engineering, cloud engineering, infrastructure architecture, platform engineering, and IT operations leadership.

  • Where can I find IT Operations Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for IT Operations Engineer roles and related technology opportunities. Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more.