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 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...

1 week 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

$111K - $136K *

Transform the network landscape by designing and securing a hybrid infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application delivery and cloud connectivity while ensuring robust...

1 week ago

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

$111K - $136K *

Pioneer a robust hybrid network infrastructure, ensuring security and reliability across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge technologies and drive...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $205K *

Advance your career as a Mid-Senior System Administrator, ensuring optimal performance and security in a complex, multi-domain network environment. Collaborate with teams to support system engineering...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $205K *

Optimize your career as a Mid-Senior System Administrator, managing complex network environments and ensuring system integrity. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational capabilities and support d...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $155K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure mission success for UAV operations. Leverage technical expertise to deploy effective solutions in austere environments, supporting autonomy development and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enterprise patch management and vulnerability remediation, ensuring security and compliance across all managed systems. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance operational integrity an...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $214K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system integrity and security. Leverage your expertise in Linux administration and automation to support multi-platform environments and drive innovative solu...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Lead the charge in maintaining and enhancing hybrid infrastructure solutions, ensuring seamless integration of on-premises and cloud technologies while collaborating with teams to meet evolving busine...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Contribute to the enhancement of hybrid infrastructure solutions, managing on-premises and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality services, ensuring operational excellence...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Empower teams by leading DevOps initiatives to enhance Identity Access Credential Management solutions. Drive full lifecycle management of CI/CD pipelines, provide technical guidance, and ensure opera...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer best practices at the forefront of aerospace technology, supporting Windows and Linux systems in diverse labs. Collaborate with engineers to enhance security and improve system functionality f...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and optimize Linux and Kubernetes environments, applying DevOps practices to enhance operational efficiency and support critical mission objectives in a high-visibility s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Contribute to network and systems deployment by supporting installations and configurations nationwide. Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance your skills in a hands-on role, ensuring infrastruc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.