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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$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead digital marketing initiatives, focusing on webinars and paid advertising to drive engagement and generate leads. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize strategies an...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $185K *

Empower clients by leveraging deep ONESOURCE Direct Tax expertise to design innovative solutions using AI and automation tools. Engage directly with customers, manage projects, and drive efficiency wh...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Elevate the security of AI agents by uncovering vulnerabilities and shaping industry standards through impactful research and responsible disclosure across diverse platforms and technologies...

New York City, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower a dynamic team of engineers to innovate e-commerce solutions, driving growth through collaboration with product managers and stakeholders while leveraging AI to enhance development processes a...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a SOC Engineer, where you'll onboard customers into managed security services, configure Microsoft security tools, and ensure reliable telemetry across diverse environments, all...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $150K *

Transform AI operations by leading optimization and governance initiatives, ensuring effective solutions that deliver business value while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operatio...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize your career by providing critical analytical support for hardware and software installations across various platforms, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing operational efficienc...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $203K *

Transform security solutions by designing high-performance authentication components and leading technical innovations in Windows environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deplo...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $100K *

Elevate healthcare interoperability by designing and supporting MEDITECH interfaces. Collaborate with teams to enhance data exchange, improve patient care, and ensure seamless integration across syste...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $235K *

Transform customer infrastructure management by owning the product vision and roadmap for a key control plane. Collaborate with engineering to enhance user experience and operational efficiency, drivi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic team focused on delivering innovative enterprise solutions. Engage with a variety of technologies while supporting mission-critical systems. Drive customer suc...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Partner with us to design and implement VoIP infrastructure and AI-driven voice workloads. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, scalability, and integration while mentoring colleagues and...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $308K *

Drive the design and implementation of VoIP infrastructure and AI-driven voice workloads. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, scalability, and integration of telephony platforms while men...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $308K *

Champion the design and implementation of VoIP infrastructure, enhancing AI-driven voice workloads. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence while mentoring p...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the technical strategy for AI across the organization, ensuring clarity and accountability in AI investments. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to scale impactful AI initiatives, optimiz...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $163K *

Transform database environments by leading architecture and administration efforts across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance and performance for mission-critical applications in a dynamic, remote...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative automated storage solutions by developing competitive proposals and collaborating with sales teams to ensure project feasibility and execution, enhancing customer satisfaction...

Romeoville, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $155K *

Lead the design and implementation of a UiPath automation program, establishing governance and operational standards while collaborating with a diverse team to build a Center of Excellence from the gr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage high-stakes incident responses, translating technical chaos into clear communication. Lead a team to ensure effective crisis execution while fostering a culture of calm and collaboration across...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $199K *

Champion a high-performing team of data engineers to drive data transformation, influence technical architecture, and ensure reliable data systems while aligning with business objectives and engineeri...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $95K *

Unlock potential by analyzing operational challenges and driving improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights and optimize workflows, enhancing service deliver...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$146K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing secure, scalable systems that protect products and customer data. Collaborate across teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle and drive comple...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Drive the strategy and roadmap for enterprise-scale Computer Vision solutions, collaborating with internal teams to define requirements and ensure successful adoption of AI models across product portf...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$106K - $198K *

Lead the charge in developing mission-critical Command & Control solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and create innovative architectures that meet diverse...

Colorado, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $192K *

Join a team that's implementing robust security controls across multiple brands, safeguarding employees and enhancing productivity through automation and secure practices. Collaborate globally while l...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

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

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.