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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$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...

Mclean, VARemote

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

$138K - $206K *

Lead a dedicated team to ensure operational stability and excellence in Identity and Access Management platforms, driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across critical enterprise...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $206K *

Drive operational excellence in Identity Management platforms by leading a dedicated team focused on stability, incident response, and continuous improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $134K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure for enterprise security systems. Lead the design and architecture of high-availability environments, mentor engineers, and ensure resilient, secure i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Join a team that's building cutting-edge cybersecurity products from inception. You will architect and implement large-scale systems, focusing on embedded solutions and software management while advan...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the administration and optimization of Oracle Linux environments, focusing on automation, reliability engineering, and high availability to enhance system performance and scalability in a large...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K *

Transform enterprise Windows infrastructure and cloud environments by designing, implementing, and securing systems. Collaborate with IT teams to optimize performance, automate processes, and ensure c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform platform operations through automation and AI. Collaborate with teams to enhance monitoring, optimize performance, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment focused on gro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize system performance by managing hardware, software, and network services. Ensure user satisfaction through effective support and maintenance, while implementing security policies and facilitat...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by enhancing secure automation and CI/CD pipelines across diverse environments, driving modernization of critical systems while ensuring compliance and collaboration with cross-functi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading system administration for a dynamic server environment. Champion high performance, security, and innovative solutions while mentoring a team through complex IT projects and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform technology infrastructure by leading engineering, administration, and optimization efforts across systems, networks, and cloud operations. Drive cross-functional projects while ensuring robu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Architect and oversee advanced DevOps strategies, integrating security into the software lifecycle. Leverage expertise in CI/CD, IaC, and cloud security to enhance infrastructure and align solutions w...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the reliability and security of operational technology systems. This entry-level role involves monitoring, maintenance, and support tasks, providing a solid fo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by overseeing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD automation. Collaborate with teams to enhance deployment processes while ensuring security best practices across environments. Drive...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $137K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on cloud infrastructure design, automation, and security. Collaborate to enhance data management systems, optimize processes, and deliver high-performance...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$114K - $234K *

Elevate infrastructure management by leading the design and delivery of distributed services for telemetry, device management, and hardware lifecycle automation, ensuring operational efficiency and re...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Make your mark at a leading spaceflight mission operations team, supporting critical systems and IT initiatives. Leverage your Linux expertise to enhance operational efficiency and ensure seamless mis...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing technical operations and infrastructure. Lead diverse teams, manage vendor relationships, and drive strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance and safet...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower the mission by managing and optimizing Windows systems for critical Command and Control operations, ensuring seamless integration and support for advanced technology solutions in a dynamic env...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $150K *

Optimize infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to empower engineering teams in delivering AI-powered products efficiently. Collaborate closely with product and data engineers, leading projects from incep...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.