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 *

Lead the charge in optimizing cloud environments as a DevOps Engineer. Collaborate across teams to enhance AWS infrastructure, automate processes, and ensure high availability and security for Java ap...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver seamless collaboration solutions by owning Slack, Google Workspace, and Zoom. Engage with diverse teams to streamline operations, drive integrations, and enhance productivity while ensuring se...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive cybersecurity excellence by leading operations, enhancing threat detection, and automating processes in a hybrid cloud environment. Collaborate with teams to strengthen security posture and ensu...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Champion IT infrastructure support by providing essential technical assistance and maintenance. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to enhance user access, endpoint management, cybersecurity, and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $145K *

Elevate our mission by leveraging your expertise in Linux systems to support and optimize enterprise solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability in sophisticated environments through automati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative DevOps practices to enhance software delivery and infrastructure management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security while a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing critical IT support in a classified environment. You'll manage enterprise systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with military and cybersecurit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Innovate operational efficiency by developing automation systems and processes. Collaborate across teams to enhance product velocity and streamline workflows, ensuring high-impact solutions in a fast...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $150K *

Own the technology experience in our New York office, providing IT support, managing compliance tools, and leading employee onboarding while collaborating with senior leadership to ensure seamless ope...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$55K - $151K *

Empower teams to enhance productivity through automated workflows, bridging development, operations, and security. Cultivate client relationships while navigating complex challenges and delivering hig...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$55K - $151K *

Optimize business and technology processes by creating automated workflows. As a Senior Associate, you'll tackle complex problems, mentor team members, and build strong client relationships while enha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$89K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting national security operations through effective IT systems management. This role involves hands-on administration of Linux and Windows systems, ensuring optim...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $250K *

Champion the development and maintenance of secure, scalable back-end systems, collaborating with a team to deliver high-quality software solutions while ensuring data integrity and compliance in a hi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K *

Transform our trading infrastructure by ensuring fast, reliable network connectivity. You'll manage and optimize our global network systems, enhancing performance and supporting critical trading opera...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $125K *

Join the charge in managing critical operations, ensuring the integrity and compliance of infrastructure. Oversee maintenance programs, vendor relations, and risk strategies to optimize performance an...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $250K *

Transform your career by providing critical technical support for system integrations. Collaborate with diverse teams to troubleshoot, enhance, and document solutions, ensuring seamless integration of...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving DevOps excellence, enhancing system reliability, and managing Kubernetes environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and ensure hig...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on deploying and supporting advanced data-centric solutions. Leverage your expertise in DevOps to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the future of enterprise storage solutions by managing critical backup systems, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating with security teams to ensure robust data protection and comp...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in high-performance computing by delivering secure software deployments, automating infrastructure, and resolving complex technical challenges. Collaborate with teams to enhance relia...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $225K *

Grow your career with an influential role in systems engineering and program management. Provide expert guidance throughout the acquisition lifecycle, engaging with diverse teams to ensure successful...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize security practices throughout the DevOps lifecycle, ensuring secure deployment of IT infrastructure. Collaborate on complex projects, applying automation and continuous integration to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive IT operations excellence by leading a hands-on team, enhancing service delivery, and optimizing internal systems while actively engaging in technical troubleshooting and support...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by partnering with leaders to develop innovative solutions, guide engineering best practices, and ensure high-quality infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to achieve technical...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design secure, scalable infrastructure. Drive innovative solutions, engage partners globally, and enhance best practices in software...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.