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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$115K - $130K *

Champion secure and scalable cloud infrastructure in Azure and AWS. Drive lifecycle management of Windows Server and networking components while optimizing backend platforms and enhancing security mea...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's designing and developing robust Java applications using Agile methodologies. You’ll contribute to building APIs, data models, and enhancing legacy systems while collaborating closel...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $186K *

Champion system administration and engineering excellence by executing configurations, installations, and customer support. Collaborate with a front-line engineering team to ensure optimal system perf...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock innovation as you design and build full-stack applications and infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with experts to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency in a dynamic, global t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex software engineering projects, collaborating with analysts to design and implement technical solutions that align with business strategies while ensuring quality and compliance with archi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize cloud and HPC infrastructure, enhancing seismic imaging and data processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate solutions and improve system...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure, focusing on Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production services, ensuring high availabil...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $156K *

Elevate your career by leading end-to-end technical delivery for ServiceNow IRM and SecOps products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business priorities into actionable plans, ens...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $155K *

Transform the future of infrastructure by leading DevOps initiatives, automating deployments, and ensuring high availability for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with Agile teams to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of infrastructure by leading the design, automation, and deployment of scalable systems. Leverage your expertise to enhance mission-critical applications and driv...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Oversee and enhance the internal IT infrastructure, ensuring reliable support for user accounts, network services, and security. Collaborate with teams to streamline onboarding, offboarding, and IT in...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of cloud security by embedding automated guardrails and compliance controls into CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate across teams to enhance software delivery while ensuring a secure, scalab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$158K - $238K *

Elevate national security by leading advanced cyber operations initiatives. Collaborate with experts to develop innovative tools and solutions, conduct research, and provide strategic technical guidan...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive Oracle ERP implementation and support, ensuring operational excellence in Manufacturing Inventory and Planning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance syst...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the evolution of our cloud platform on AWS, focusing on infrastructure as code and operational excellence. Shape the DevOps roadmap, support application releases, and enhan...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$103K - $218K *

Pioneer robust infrastructure solutions across cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring seamless integration between operations and development teams. Drive system design, security, and automation to e...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive system improvements and enhance applications by identifying opportunities, implementing innovative designs, and maintaining quality code while collaborating with teams to leverage new technologi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing critical mechanical systems in a fast-paced data center environment. Leverage your expertise to ensure operational excellence and support a high-demand infra...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $96K *

Unlock your potential by designing and operating resilient, scalable systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance reliability, automate operations, and ensure high availability across cloud...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as you lead IT initiatives, enhance client partnerships, and drive technology solutions across diverse environments. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional servic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$55K - $187K *

Empower our team by enhancing productivity through automated workflows and complex problem-solving. Lead relationships with clients and team members while deepening technical expertise in DevSecOps wi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$55K - $151K *

Drive innovation in IT by designing secure systems and optimizing workflows. As a Senior Associate in DevSecOps, enhance productivity and client relationships while addressing complex challenges and m...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$55K - $151K *

Transform business productivity by bridging IT, development, and security teams to create secure applications. You will analyze complex problems, mentor others, and navigate client relationships, whil...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$55K - $151K *

Support a team dedicated to delivering secure software solutions through effective DevSecOps practices. Collaborate on automating workflows, enhancing productivity, and building client relationships i...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$55K - $151K *

Lead the charge in optimizing technology processes by designing secure, automated workflows. Collaborate across teams to enhance software delivery and uphold high standards in client relations and tec...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.