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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$120K - $135K *

Drive operational excellence by leveraging data analysis and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Lead initiatives that enhance performance across functions, mentor teams, and align improvements with strateg...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$149K - $240K *

Engage with enterprise customers to address complex security and risk challenges. Serve as a trusted advisor, leading solution design and product demonstrations while collaborating with cross-function...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $240K *

Transform enterprise security solutions by partnering with Sales to address complex challenges. Leverage your expertise to design impactful solutions, deliver compelling demos, and engage with stakeho...

Washington, DCRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $240K *

Champion enterprise security solutions by partnering with Sales to address complex challenges. Lead technical discovery, solution design, and customer validation, ensuring alignment between technical...

Austin, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate solutions as a Sr. Solutions Architect, leveraging expertise in warehouse automation and mobile robotics to design tailored systems, engage clients, and collaborate with cross-functional team...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$151K - $211K *

Unlock potential by serving as a national technical authority, guiding strategic NetApp solutions across enterprise infrastructure, hybrid cloud, and modern data centers while fostering collaboration...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $150K *

Elevate the future of high-voltage systems by leading design and delivery of protection and control solutions for substations, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry standar...

North Olmsted, OHRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate client success by managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining budget integrity. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive engagement and optimize project outcomes from i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $225K *

Grow your career with a pivotal leadership role overseeing IT service delivery, project management, and customer engagement. Drive collaboration across teams to enhance infrastructure operations and e...

Rockville, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Design and develop high-performing, accessible user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with accessibility standards while mentoring junior devel...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $235K *

Unlock potential by building and maintaining capacity forecasts to guide investment decisions. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery and optimize resource allocation while mentoring peers...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $114K *

Unlock potential by applying technical expertise to solve complex problems, collaborating across teams, and developing event-driven applications. Engage in project work that enhances system efficiency...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$245K - $260K *

Lead technical solutions for U.S. Army accounts, enhancing digital performance and visibility. Collaborate with executives to develop strategies, conduct presentations, and address complex challenges...

Abell, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $85K *

Join a dynamic team to support and enhance global IP network services, ensuring stability and availability for Financial Markets. Collaborate with engineers and customers to resolve complex issues and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$153K - $199K *

Champion innovative HPC and GenAI solutions by deploying and optimizing GPU systems. Engage directly with clients to deliver cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring high performance and reliability acro...

Massachusetts, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building resilient infrastructure and leading a skilled SRE group. You'll drive incident management, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and leverage AI to enha...

Lehi, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $290K *

Contribute to building cutting-edge software systems that harness AI to solve real-world operational challenges. Drive technical strategy, collaborate across teams, and develop full-stack solutions in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Join our Client Success team as a Senior Support Engineer, where you'll elevate support standards, foster client relationships, and collaborate with developers to resolve complex issues, ensuring exce...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $125K *

Lead the charge in transforming IT Managed Services by overseeing infrastructure migration to AWS, enhancing security, and fostering team growth while ensuring top-tier service delivery across North A...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $195K *

Transform the future of IT operations by leading a dynamic team, managing strategic initiatives, and optimizing business applications to enhance organizational effectiveness and member services in a c...

Seattle, WARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Champion security excellence by driving secure SDLC practices, managing compliance, and leading incident response. Collaborate with DevOps and ensure robust risk management practices to protect vital...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join our team to deliver innovative waste management solutions. Collaborate with clients to optimize operations through tailored technology integrations and enhance sustainability efforts while drivin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Drive modernization initiatives by leveraging AI and automation to enhance SaaS delivery processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline technical architecture and improve customer ou...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $135K *

Lead the charge in driving new business opportunities and managing territory expansion. Build trusted relationships with key decision-makers while executing partner-led initiatives and coordinating a...

Portland, ORRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $135K *

Accelerate your career by driving new business and expansion in a dynamic territory. Leverage partner relationships and data-driven strategies to build a robust pipeline, conduct impactful training, a...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.