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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$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...

3 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

$133K - $189K *

Lead strategic planning and operations initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align program goals with company objectives, ensuring successful scaling and execution of business plan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Champion innovative solutions as a System Engineer, driving client success through technology implementation and project management. Collaborate with teams to deliver projects on time and enhance clie...

Tampa, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's building and scaling Operations & Maintenance for AI infrastructure. Lead high-performing teams, develop strategies, and drive operational excellence across multiple facilities in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Optimize IT infrastructure by designing, implementing, and supporting systems and networks. Ensure uptime and security across multiple sites while collaborating with teams to enhance operations and re...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $90K *

Elevate system performance by maintaining and optimizing computer networks and servers. Collaborate with teams to implement security measures, troubleshoot issues, and ensure reliability for Air Force...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $272K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of global server management. Lead operation, maintenance, and technical services for servers throughout their lifecycle, ensuring quality and efficiency during new...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping complex technical solutions by developing operational requirements, translating needs into actionable plans, and coordinating across teams to ensure alignment with mission o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $250K *

Unlock your potential as a Capabilities Analyst, providing user support and developing materials to enhance tool effectiveness. Collaborate with a dynamic team to identify capability gaps and drive im...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion secure automation and CI/CD pipelines to enhance software delivery and compliance in cloud and hybrid environments, collaborating across teams to modernize critical systems and improve deploy...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$69K - $141K *

Drive impactful solutions as a Systems Engineer, adeptly integrating systems and addressing complex challenges to enhance mission outcomes in a dynamic environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $115K *

Engage in dynamic support for Police Department technology, collaborating to maintain, troubleshoot, and implement advanced systems, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and infrastructure standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Empower the future of application support by enhancing system resilience and efficiency through DevOps practices, automation, and collaboration with Agile teams to ensure reliable technology delivery...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower critical business applications by managing and supporting cloud technologies. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, automate tasks, and enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic IT...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

Lead technology operations for global teams, optimizing systems and support. Collaborate on strategic AI solutions, ensuring compliance and enhancing workflows. Drive efficiency and innovation in a dy...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $151K *

Administer and enhance collaboration platforms, ensuring seamless integration and automation across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional departments to optimize workflows and improve operational e...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Lead and innovate IT infrastructure projects, enhancing enterprise technology and endpoint management. Collaborate with teams to implement secure, reliable solutions while driving continuous improveme...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$55K - $126K *

Advance mission-critical systems by leveraging your technical expertise to enhance automation and improve network performance. Collaborate with teams to tackle challenges and drive successful migratio...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive the engineering of large-scale computing systems, collaborating across teams to deliver reliable hardware solutions while ensuring security compliance and automating tasks with scripting. Engage...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing identity operations, troubleshooting provisioning issues, and automating processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security and efficienc...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing secure cloud platforms. Collaborate with teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and enhance enterprise DevOps tools, ensuring compliance and efficiency across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.