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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$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful initiatives by leading complex workstreams that enhance performance, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. Collaborate across teams to influence outcomes and implement strategic improvemen...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful workstreams while driving performance improvements and cost reductions. Collaborate across teams to influence outcomes and enhance operational efficiency in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer secure, scalable cloud platforms and automate workflows. Lead migrations, implement observability, and mentor junior engineers while driving cloud-native adoption in a collaborative environme...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation as a DevOps Engineer, managing cloud and on-prem infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance national security solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technolog...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $139K *

Drive the identity lifecycle for enterprise access management, ensuring secure, reliable identity services. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience while implementing Zero Trust principles a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Optimize software delivery by developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating deployment processes, and enhancing system reliability. Collaborate with teams to streamline operations and support...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $130K *

Join our team to oversee the daily operations of our Azure Virtual Desktop environment, ensuring optimal performance and user support. You'll handle provisioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance acro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and optimization of mechanical systems for data centers, ensuring reliability, energy efficiency, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational perform...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to a dynamic IT environment by managing endpoint systems, enhancing collaboration tools, and providing technical support. Own the administration of macOS and Windows devices while improving...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $93K *

Lead the charge in securing and managing IT network and infrastructure systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability, implement security measures, and support incident response while mai...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$114K - $194K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing enterprise application delivery and edge infrastructure. Leverage your networking expertise to optimize performance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with c...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $123K *

Lead the charge in implementing Knowledge-Based Resolution and modernizing Smart IT workflows. Collaborate across teams to enhance service desk efficiency and deliver scalable solutions within the Hel...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing Global Command and Control systems. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure system availability, perform administration tasks, and enhance operational...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $154K *

Lead operational excellence by managing incident workflows and ensuring seamless communication across shifts. Drive performance metrics and standardize processes to enhance service delivery in a 24/7...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Design and build robust backend infrastructure for an innovative semiconductor fab. Manage systems that enable high performance and reliability while working closely with hardware. Bring hands-on expe...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Innovate solutions for mission-critical computing by leveraging Linux automation, scripting, and orchestration tools. Collaborate on complex technologies to enhance system performance and security whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and maintenance of building systems in a manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. Manage facility projects and contractor relationships to en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Elevate our DevOps capabilities by automating build and deployment processes, ensuring platform health, and enhancing monitoring tools. Collaborate with teams to implement secure, scalable solutions i...

Washington, DCRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development and integration of complex systems, ensuring alignment with operational needs and technical requirements throughout their lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to enhance solution...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage with us to support systems from concept through deployment, ensuring operational requirements are met. Collaborate with teams to define technical needs and enhance system performance throughout...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Optimize the security and reliability of a hybrid-cloud IT environment, managing Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and multi-site infrastructure. Collaborate on security initiatives and automate proces...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$191K - $293K *

Drive the design and development of scalable backend services, ensuring reliable data delivery from Tanium to external systems. Mentor engineers and shape technical direction while enhancing observabi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $293K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data integration by designing and building scalable backend services. Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure reliable data delivery to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $190K *

Drive automation and optimization of hybrid network environments, leveraging coding skills to enhance operational workflows. Collaborate closely with network engineers to translate processes into effi...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Transform national security through innovative systems engineering. Leverage your expertise in network design and administration to enhance operational capabilities while ensuring compliance and techn...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.