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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$96K - $148K *

Unlock the potential of government partnerships by managing client projects across the US. Support project design, training, and implementation, ensuring optimal client experiences and delivering succ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by managing complex cybersecurity incidents, leading response efforts, and developing comprehensive incident reports. Collaborate with teams to enhance security protocols and condu...

Montreal, QCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in incident management and response, driving effective remediation strategies and assessments. Collaborate with teams to formulate incident response plans, conduct training exercises...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity through expert incident management, response, and analysis. Lead global efforts, develop training scenarios, and create comprehensive reports to...

Vancouver, BCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the strategic vision for Technical Support, enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency while championing AI transformation and innovation to elevate customer experience and achieve bu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Optimize large-scale AI data center deployments by architecting rack-level compute solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of compute, storage, and networking...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you design and enhance software platforms that drive advanced semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring operational excellence and product quality across global sites...

San Jose, CARemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$118K - $219K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex IT capabilities within secure environments. Oversee program management, systems architecture, and vendor relations while ensuring compliance and effective communi...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing delivery frameworks for complex global accounts, collaborating with VPs and executives to translate business needs into operational strategies, and mentoring peers to fos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Contribute to the evolution of enterprise identity and security capabilities, leading a team to enhance authentication, access management, and digital trust solutions while driving automation and oper...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $141K *

Drive efficiency and reliability by leading a team of Controls Engineers to enhance regional plant technology and optimize machine processes, ensuring consistent implementation of industry standards a...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and optimize enterprise mainframe environments, ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives, system upgra...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $205K *

Lead the charge in delivering client-focused mainframe solutions. Oversee diverse projects, manage teams, and leverage strategic insights to enhance hardware and software lifecycle management while fo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining technology solutions in financial services. As a trusted advisor, you'll align IT strategies with business objectives, ensuring seamless delivery and compliance while dri...

Illinois, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Contribute to the development and integration of mission-critical systems, applying systems engineering principles to ensure high reliability and security. Collaborate across teams to support the enti...

Pittsfield, MARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive advanced support for traffic signal controller systems, ensuring reliable performance through troubleshooting and integration. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and enhance operational ef...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate bioprocessing market growth by defining strategies, customer insights, and alliances. Collaborate across functions to ensure market performance and adoption, driving impactful solutions in...

San Diego, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in building trust through compliance frameworks, guiding customers and teams in navigating security and data protection. Engage directly with clients, translating complex compliance ne...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $275K *

Champion innovation in aerospace as a technical authority, leading system architecture and integration for advanced interceptor products while ensuring mission success and technical integrity across m...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$74K - $137K *

Lead the charge in transforming workflows with AI, driving adoption and measurable impact in legal, tax, and trade sectors. Collaborate with clients and teams to design, implement, and evaluate innova...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and execution of change management strategies to drive successful organizational transformation initiatives across multiple construction projects, ensuring stakeholder engagement...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation in backend development and blockchain infrastructure, shaping the future of global payments. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and scale solutions to millions while...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Lead engineering efforts by writing production code and mentoring a team. Drive modernization initiatives through Java microservices while managing performance and growth of engineers. Collaborate wit...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $243K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, support agile processes, and drive successful project outco...

Littleton, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $148K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative telecommunications solutions. Lead the design and engineering of complex systems, ensuring compliance with security standards while optimizing per...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.