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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$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by ensuring the stability and performance of trading systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to manage incidents, deliver configurations, and enhance processes in a fa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $140K *

Shape the future of IT operations by bridging infrastructure and development teams. Utilize your expertise in ServiceNow ITOM to analyze requirements, streamline processes, and enhance operational eff...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore a dynamic role where you'll design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, enhance infrastructure, and drive automation in a collaborative environment focused on robotics and software deployment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Empower your career by leading cloud operations in a dynamic enterprise. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize infrastructure, and mentor diverse teams to enhance reliability, security, and performanc...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$69K - $108K *

Transform endpoint management by implementing and enhancing solutions across diverse systems. Collaborate with IT teams and users to develop strategic roadmaps, ensuring effective technical solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining critical data center operations. As an Assistant Critical Operations Manager, you'll support safety, efficiency, and training initiatives while managing ven...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $125K *

Accelerate your career by designing and maintaining IT systems that enhance operational efficiency and support a distributed workforce in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $210K *

Transform software development for space systems by leading design, optimization, and API architecture. Drive end-to-end product lifecycle and mentor engineers through Agile and DevSecOps practices in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Build innovative full stack features for AI-powered solutions, ensuring end-to-end ownership from backend to frontend. Collaborate in a fast-paced startup environment, integrating advanced workflows a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $147K *

Engage in user-focused design and development as you advocate for positive experiences across UI, CLI, and API. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, resolve issues, and contribute to a cultu...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $214K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise infrastructure capabilities, collaborating with teams to implement advanced IT solutions, ensuring security and compliance across diverse environments while opt...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive innovation as a Software Engineer specializing in Cloud & DevOps. Collaborate across teams to enhance software solutions, optimize cloud infrastructure, and implement best practices for secure...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's building a pipeline of skilled Windows Engineers to support critical national security missions. Contribute to enterprise infrastructure and enjoy career growth opportunities while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career as a Senior IT Engineer, driving operational excellence and technical leadership in a dynamic global IT environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, streamline processe...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of aviation technology by driving innovative cloud solutions that enhance FAA operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in the aviation sector while collaborating with diverse te...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$260K - $300K *

Drive innovation in software infrastructure by ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability of distributed systems. Collaborate across teams to implement best practices and enhance devel...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional IT operations and support. Lead a skilled team, collaborate with senior management, and drive strategic IT initiatives to enhance service deliver...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $108K *

Empower the stability of critical systems by resolving complex IT and OT issues, collaborating with diverse teams, and maintaining operational continuity in a 24x7 environment as the final escalation...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $108K *

Elevate IT reliability by expertly managing complex incidents across IT and OT systems. Serve as the key escalation point during business hours, ensuring efficient resolution and seamless collaboratio...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading Agile teams as a hybrid Scrum Master/Software Engineer, driving Java development and facilitating Agile ceremonies to deliver high-quality software solutions in a dynamic e...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $95K *

Elevate your career by providing expert IT infrastructure support, managing complex technical issues, and optimizing systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and ensure compliance wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $231K *

Lead cloud infrastructure management and Linux system administration, ensuring optimal performance and support for both local and remote environments. Collaborate with IT professionals to enhance clou...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $231K *

Partner with us to manage and optimize cloud infrastructure while providing expert Linux support. Leverage your skills in server administration and network troubleshooting to enhance our dynamic IT te...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $148K *

Transform operations by ensuring optimal data center infrastructure performance. Collaborate with teams to deploy hardware, troubleshoot issues, and maintain critical systems, driving innovation in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $208K *

Unlock potential by leading DevOps initiatives, mentoring teams, and enhancing enterprise infrastructure. Collaborate across functions to drive innovation, optimize processes, and ensure seamless inte...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.