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 *

Shape the future of physical security systems by designing and overseeing technical implementations while ensuring alignment with customer needs and operational efficiency across teams. Be a key playe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by designing and implementing cutting-edge physical security systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure solutions meet customer needs while leading technical execution with conf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of secure, resilient enterprise networks, ensuring optimal performance and connectivity. Collaborate on hybrid-cloud solutions and incident response while maintainin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $225K *

Unlock potential by overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex network infrastructures, ensuring robust security and performance while collaborating with various stakeholders to...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $225K *

Empower your potential while leading network management efforts, designing architectures, and resolving complex infrastructure issues. Collaborate with teams to enhance development capabilities and dr...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $227K *

Innovate cutting-edge SATCOM solutions as a systems engineer, tackling diverse technical challenges. Collaborate with a top-tier team to enhance signal intelligence capabilities through engineering, i...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical management of a mission-critical supply chain risk management dashboard. Oversee development, cybersecurity, and deployment operations while ensuring complian...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of system operations and security, ensuring compliance and support for critical IT solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and enhance performance for...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IT operations and enhancing employee support. Leverage your expertise to troubleshoot issues, manage systems, and drive efficiencies while ensuring security...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of enterprise desktop environments by providing expert engineering and support for Windows OS, software deployment, and security configurations in a large-scale federal setting, ensur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Unlock potential by driving cloud infrastructure and automation solutions. Collaborate with development teams to enhance deployment processes, ensuring reliability and scalability in a dynamic hybrid...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $102K *

Elevate your career by providing hands-on IT support and systems administration in a dynamic, client-facing role. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance user experiences and maintain robust clien...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $186K *

Drive security excellence by analyzing, implementing, and monitoring robust security systems to protect organizational assets. Collaborate with teams to enhance security protocols and respond to evolv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $150K *

Empower your career by owning the Cisco switching and wireless platform. Lead projects, support operations, and translate technical work into business outcomes while collaborating with cross-functiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $225K *

Transform complex IT initiatives by guiding requirements gathering, implementation, and operational transition. Collaborate with leadership and technical teams to enhance enterprise services and impro...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $143K *

Build and enhance secure, scalable cloud solutions while driving automation and reliability. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and contribute to technical innovation in cloud env...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Support mission-critical technology by designing and maintaining a full-stack microservices architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CI/CD processes and ensure robust infrastru...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing our global hosting platforms, ensuring engineering excellence and proactive improvement. Collaborate across teams to enhance lifecycle management, support projects, and d...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by enhancing production workflows and driving cross-team improvements. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify bottlenecks, prioritize solutions, and establish metrics for success...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $125K *

Transform engineering workflows by enhancing DevSecOps practices, integrating automated solutions, and optimizing developer experience. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes and leverage AI...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $250K *

Take ownership of deploying and optimizing production systems across multiple environments. Leverage your full-stack engineering skills to enhance containerized applications and ensure system reliabil...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Empower operational excellence by designing and optimizing automation systems, driving continuous improvement through advanced technologies, and collaborating across teams to enhance manufacturing pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K *

Lead the charge in implementing and managing enterprise IAM solutions, ensuring robust authentication and identity lifecycle management. Collaborate with state agencies to modernize critical systems w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $115K *

Join our dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer, where you'll implement cloud infrastructure, automate deployment processes, and ensure the reliability and scalability of services in a hybrid environment...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity as a Senior Information System Security Engineer, supporting vital national security operations by designing robust security architectures and countermeasures in comp...

Reposted 6 days 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.