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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$80K - $95K *

Support and maintain IT systems and specialized hardware for U.S. State Department passport operations. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot, install, and ensure optimal performance of desktop and s...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$131K - $290K *

Transform mission readiness by developing and deploying advanced platforms. Leverage your expertise in Linux, containerization, and Infrastructure-as-Code to enhance operational efficiency and mentor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize datacenter operations by maintaining infrastructure, deploying new equipment, and automating processes. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance performance and ensure reliability in a dyna...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Drive security and compliance initiatives while building robust infrastructure. Join a dynamic DevOps team to enhance our cloud platform, automate processes, and ensure data protection for critical in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to design and operate scalable cloud infrastructure, enhancing reliability and performance for industry-leading observability solutions. Collaborate closely with engineers to suppo...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate Azure cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining services. Collaborate with teams to ensure security and performance while optimizing environments and migrating client d...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud operations by designing, implementing, and maintaining Azure infrastructure. Collaborate across functions to ensure security, scalability, and performanc...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance cloud innovation by designing and maintaining Azure infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure security and performance while optimizing environments and migrating client data to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Optimize our cloud infrastructure and deployment processes as a DevOps Engineer. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability and scalability, leveraging your expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, and automa...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $176K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and optimize cloud infrastructure, driving automation and security for cutting-edge AI and IoT solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $110K *

Engage in the management and support of cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with senior engineers while gaining hands-on experience in cloud technologies, automation...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

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

$135K - $227K *

Shape security operations by monitoring incidents, leading investigations, and enhancing workflows with a global team committed to protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring a safe work environme...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $168K *

Lead the design and management of IT infrastructure for secure government facilities. Oversee project execution, coordinate teams, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards while adapting to...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $170K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior RHEL Consultant, leading RHEL 9 implementations and advising stakeholders. Combine your Linux and automation expertise in a mission-focused environment while managing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $168K *

Elevate your career by leading IT infrastructure projects in secure environments. Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of mission-critical services while managing teams and ensuring compliance...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $288K *

Develop and enhance IT systems focusing on identity and access management, ensuring secure and efficient workflows. Collaborate with IT and Security teams to automate processes and improve system reli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $288K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance IT systems through identity management and automation. Collaborate with IT and Security to optimize workflows, ensuring secure access and device management while leverag...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $288K *

Unlock the potential of our IT systems by enhancing identity and access management. Collaborate with IT and Security teams to streamline workflows, automate processes, and ensure robust device managem...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of mission-critical IT operations by providing expert systems administration and support for enterprise and tactical environments, ensuring seamless functionality and operational read...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $205K *

Shape the future of enterprise IT by leading technical strategies and oversight for secure facilities. Drive modern architecture solutions, manage risks, and ensure integration across systems while gu...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Transform organizational change management strategies to support enterprise-wide technology and process initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption and engagement, driving...

Chalk River, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Drive IT operations excellence across North America, ensuring security, infrastructure, and technology delivery align with strategic goals. Lead a high-performing team to enhance business processes an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Lead IT operations across North America, ensuring security and technology delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to align IT strategy with business goals, manage infrastructure, and drive innovation...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure management by overseeing data center operations, leading technical teams, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance performance and safety in a global e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $148K *

Lead the charge in architecting and implementing enterprise Identity and Access Management solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance security, optimize performance, and ensure compliance while dr...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.