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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$120K - $145K *

Elevate system reliability by designing and operating scalable services using DevOps and SRE principles. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance automation, observability, and operational excell...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Elevate system reliability by designing and operating scalable services. Collaborate with engineering teams to automate operations, enhance monitoring, and ensure high availability, driving operationa...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Take ownership of building and operating resilient, scalable systems using DevOps and SRE principles. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance system reliability, automate operations, and ensure...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Transform system reliability by designing and operating scalable services. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance automation, observability, and operational excellence, ensuring high availabili...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Join us to enhance system reliability and scalability through innovative SRE practices. Collaborate with engineering teams to automate operations, improve monitoring, and ensure high-availability serv...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform complex missile defense systems through hands-on administration of AWS cloud infrastructure and operating systems, ensuring optimal performance and security in a cutting-edge research enviro...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $202K *

Transform cybersecurity operations by leading platform support and innovation. Collaborate with global teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and strengthen defenses against evolving threats in...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Elevate enterprise cybersecurity operations by leading platform support, enhancing reliability, and driving improvements across SIEM and observability systems, ensuring robust defense against cyber th...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Lead high-availability cybersecurity operations and support for enterprise platforms. Manage critical SIEM, observability, log management, and innovative data solutions to enhance threat detection and...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Join a team that's advancing cybersecurity platforms through innovation and expert operations. Leverage your technical leadership and support experience to enhance data-driven decision-making in a glo...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity through advanced data platforms and AI-driven solutions. Lead global operations, enhance platform reliability, and drive innovation in security a...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading platform operations and enhancing data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with global teams to optimize SIEM and observability solutions, ensuring high av...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Transform cybersecurity operations by leading platform support and modernization initiatives. Collaborate with global teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and strengthen defenses against evolv...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $119K *

Empower your career by maintaining critical data center infrastructure. You'll ensure optimal performance and reliability of electrical and mechanical systems, contributing to a seamless digital exper...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$65K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes by resolving production issues, establishing standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to ensure quality and efficienc...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $150K *

Drive the development and maintenance of network systems, ensuring robust cyber security and enterprise applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to translate high-level strategies into actiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Transform IT engineering by leading strategy and execution of scalable, secure solutions across infrastructure and networks. Drive cross-functional initiatives while developing a high-performing team...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Lead the charge in shaping IT engineering strategy and execution, driving scalable, secure solutions across infrastructure and networks while fostering a high-performing team in a dynamic, global envi...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Advance your career by leading IT engineering strategy and execution. Drive complex initiatives across infrastructure and networks while developing a high-performing team focused on reliability, secur...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Join as a Senior Manager in IT Engineering to lead global strategies, architecture, and execution of scalable, secure solutions across infrastructure and automation, while developing a high-performing...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you provision, configure, and maintain high-availability systems. Drive automation and enhance security while mentoring peers and optimizing operations across enterprise environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Systems Administrator, driving automation and optimizing system performance while ensuring secure infrastructure management and providing technical mentorship across enterpris...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $265K *

Drive the design and management of secure, scalable cloud and hybrid infrastructures, ensuring seamless integration between operations and development teams while optimizing performance and security a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Champion the stability and performance of multi-user computer systems while collaborating with network engineers. Ensure optimal operation through system documentation, software installation, and poli...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower our network infrastructure by designing, deploying, and managing corporate and datacenter networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability, security, and scalability wh...

1 week 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.