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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$200K - $250K *

Join a high-impact team to build and operate cutting-edge infrastructure for trading systems. You'll tackle complex challenges in Kubernetes, observability, and CI/CD, driving platform evolution and s...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity by monitoring, detecting, and responding to threats. Collaborate with IT and engineering to protect assets and ensure compliance while driving c...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate project success by enhancing system evaluations with automation, ensuring optimal application performance through proactive monitoring and support. Collaborate across teams in a dynamic env...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to implement and maintain IT systems across diverse environments, ensuring high performance and security for mission-critical operations. Collaborate with engineers to support vita...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize the performance and reliability of a global Edge compute fleet, collaborating with cross-functional teams to qualify new hardware, enhance failure detection, and ensure seamless operations ac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of IT by leading a dynamic team, resolving complex technical issues, and driving innovative solutions across multiple sites while enhancing security and efficiency in a growing indepe...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$192K - $300K *

Empower customers by architecting innovative solutions on the ServiceNow Platform. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance technical governance, drive digital transformation, and ensure long-term su...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $152K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative cloud storage solutions, managing data pipelines, and automating processes. Utilize Python, Terraform, and CloudBees while contributing to AI advancements with...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform technical support operations by leading a dynamic team focused on automation and innovation. Drive efficiency and enhance the experience for over 35,000 associates through strategic leadersh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $189K *

Innovate and lead a dynamic Technical Support team, driving efficiency and automation to enhance service delivery for over 35,000 associates. Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improveme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by shaping Trusted Content standards and applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance automation practices and drive operation...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of Trusted Content by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and standardize automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation across div...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of Trusted Content by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and scale innovative standards and applications that enhance autonomous operations across various workfl...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a BIM Systems Engineer, leading CAD and BIM documentation management, overseeing quality reviews, and developing innovative processes for complex data center projects. Collaborate with diver...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Deliver transformative process engineering solutions to enhance Enterprise-level efficiency and ensure seamless integration across project teams, utilizing advanced methodologies and best practices to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving process innovation. As a Process Engineer, you'll enhance Enterprise processes, lead project facilitation, and sync cross-team efforts to achieve optimal solutions across th...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $144K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud operations! As a DevOps Engineer, you'll manage and automate large-scale applications on AWS, collaborating with architects to enhance CI/CD processes an...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $232K *

Drive strategic risk management initiatives by developing frameworks, enhancing compliance, and fostering partnerships. Lead assessments and implement metrics to ensure operational excellence and alig...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$154K - $232K *

Champion risk management by developing frameworks and strategies that enhance compliance and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks and drive continuous improv...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$154K - $232K *

Collaborate with us to develop and implement a comprehensive risk management program, driving compliance enhancements and operational risk assessments while fostering strategic partnerships across tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$154K - $232K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic risk management initiatives within Business Technology. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance compliance, assess operational risks, and implement...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by automating corporate IT operations, enhancing employee experiences, and driving efficiency through innovative agentic tools and workflows. Join us in transforming IT into a seam...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic DevOps team to enhance the reliability and performance of our production systems. You'll leverage modern cloud technologies to ensure high availability and security, and directly suppor...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$57K - $118K *

Unlock potential by guiding a team in data center operations, ensuring optimal performance through mentoring, troubleshooting, and adherence to best practices. Collaborate across technical and non-tec...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$57K - $118K *

Shape the future of data center operations by mentoring technicians, overseeing hardware maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Collaborate across teams to enhance system reliabil...

5 days ago

  •   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.