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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$110K - $130K *

Champion the integration of DevSecOps practices by automating infrastructure, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and providing top-notch support for mission-critical systems. Collaborate directly with enginee...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $236K *

Transform complex software systems through innovative development and maintenance. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics, algorithms, and real-time systems while ensuring adherence to design req...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $176K *

Explore a dynamic role managing AWS environments, enhancing infrastructure performance, and mentoring teams. Leverage your CloudOps expertise to drive improvements and ensure security in mission-criti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Oversee complex technical troubleshooting for enterprise customers, addressing escalated issues with HP commercial notebooks and desktops. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure effective resolu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in securing software delivery within a large-scale AWS environment. Enhance supply chain security through automation, governance, and compliance, while tackling real security challenge...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$168K - $303K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security solutions for operational technology, driving collaboration across teams to define requirements, assess risks, and implement innovative strategies that protect cr...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize enterprise Linux systems, ensuring high availability and security across diverse environments. Leverage your expertise in cloud infrastructure and automation to enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by delivering innovative IT and OT solutions in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and performance while p...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $165K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security within CI/CD pipelines by implementing DevSecOps practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovation in cloud security solutions to suppo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on enhancing global security through innovative DevSecOps practices. Collaborate across departments to implement robust CI/CD pipeline security and drive c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance security measures at the enterprise level by integrating DevSecOps practices, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust cyber security controls...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $108K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives by driving strategy, managing SRE operations, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance production stability and implement AI-driven automatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform IT operations by providing advanced support and engineering for infrastructure, networks, and cybersecurity. Lead technical initiatives, resolve complex issues, and ensure reliable technolog...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join the Wireless Connectivity Solutions team to design, implement, and maintain Cisco wireless networks while driving innovative solutions and collaborating with diverse stakeholders across various p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Engage in cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices that enhance performance and reliability while collaborating closely with development teams to streamline automation and orchestration within a dyna...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate technical performance by leading field deployments and maintenance, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring high-quality service delivery through proactive fault management and adherence to e...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $216K *

Unlock potential by developing CI/CD pipelines and integrating tools to enhance DevOps processes. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and automate deployments across diverse environments, ensuring...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $151K *

Lead the charge in optimizing system performance and operational excellence for Medicaid services. Drive IT service management maturity, ensure compliance, and foster cross-functional collaboration to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $194K *

Engineer and optimize enterprise application delivery and edge services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and enhance performance, ensuring secure access to critical application...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading DataOps initiatives to ensure reliable, high-volume data delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders, enhance data infrastructure, and implement automated solutions for optimal...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Manage and enhance the organization's server and storage infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate on projects, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to support...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead delivery management and change communications for analytics platforms, ensuring user adoption and smooth platform releases. Collaborate across teams to track dependencies, manage risks, and drive...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $130K *

Join our team to lead the planning and execution of wireless network projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams to drive s...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$187K - $207K *

Innovate enterprise IT Service Management by designing and standardizing ITIL processes, ensuring effective governance and enhancing operational workflows through ServiceNow integrations and automatio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform identity and access management by executing daily operations, supporting AI tooling, and managing SaaS vendor administration. This role offers hands-on experience and a clear growth path tow...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.