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 *

Take ownership of the enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across locations. Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to implement, monitor, and enhance network se...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Drive the design and deployment of secure AI applications in cloud environments, integrating advanced technologies like machine learning and ServiceNow solutions to enhance operational efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize our internal IT systems and security posture while managing user access, supporting AWS operations, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with the COO to enhance efficiency and maintain a secu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate technology solutions for portfolio construction and management. Collaborate in an Agile environment to enhance analytical capabilities, support decision-making, and drive continuous improveme...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $167K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI by developing robust MLOps pipelines and frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize machine learning capabilities, enhancing data...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $280K *

Empower engineering teams by enhancing developer tools and workflows, ensuring reliable CI/CD processes and automated environments that streamline code development, testing, and deployment for optimal...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $200K *

Elevate customer platforms by leveraging technical expertise to ensure seamless deployment, high availability, and operational excellence of Ateme products across critical production environments and...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$154K - $260K *

Join an innovative team to lead and evolve critical Core Infrastructure. Oversee infrastructure strategy, improve operational health, and drive automation to boost performance across a globally distri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you support and enhance critical network and systems infrastructure across on-premises and AWS environments. Collaborate with experts to troubleshoot, secure, and maintain techn...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative cloud networking solutions by designing secure, resilient architectures that integrate private and public cloud environments, ensuring seamless connectivity and adherence to Zero T...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in identifying and documenting technology requirements for critical cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring alignment with mission goals and stakeholder needs while facilitating effective...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $175K *

Partner with us to ensure the stability and performance of critical post-trade technology applications, managing production environments and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational effi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $180K *

Champion the management and support of advanced security systems and IT infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in Windows environments and physical access control to ensure operational reliability an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$235K - $250K *

Transform engineering leadership by building resilient platforms and teams. Drive strategic initiatives in SRE, DevOps, and AI adoption while ensuring operational excellence and incident management ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on production and infrastructure. Drive performance, foster collaboration, and deliver innovative solutions while managing diverse tec...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $290K *

Empower a high-performing engineering team by leading diverse technical disciplines, driving operational excellence, and fostering collaboration. Your hands-on leadership will ensure effective deliver...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $238K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead Cloud Operations Engineering, fostering growth and reliability while optimizing cloud infrastructure for mission-critical government services. Drive automation and best...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$166K - $238K *

Transform cloud operations by leading a skilled team focused on reliability, automation, and continuous improvement. Collaborate across departments to optimize performance and ensure mission-critical...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$166K - $238K *

Lead a dynamic team of Cloud Engineers and DevOps professionals, fostering a culture of reliability and continuous improvement while overseeing cloud operations and infrastructure management for missi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$166K - $238K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers in cloud operations, driving reliability and automation. Collaborate across departments to optimize performance and enhance mission-critical services for government cl...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$166K - $238K *

Lead a dynamic team of Cloud Engineers and DevOps professionals, fostering a culture of reliability and continuous improvement while overseeing cloud operations and infrastructure management for missi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $160K *

Champion operational excellence by solving manufacturing challenges, enhancing processes, and ensuring safety compliance. Collaborate with suppliers and teams to drive efficiency and scalability in pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by designing and engineering high-density AI data center infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to create detailed plans for connectivity, power, and cooling, ensuring optimal perform...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing Solaris and Linux systems in a federal environment. Leverage your expertise in storage, security, and patch management to ensure high availability and compli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in optimizing AI serving infrastructure using vLLM and SGLang within a dynamic, autonomous team. Collaborate on deployment strategies, performance tuning, and GPU optimization to drive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.