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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$125K - $160K *

Elevate your career by building and owning the infrastructure that drives our software lifecycle. You'll design, implement, and maintain systems that enhance developer velocity and ensure production r...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Transform cloud and security landscapes by evaluating architectures, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing DevSecOps maturity. Collaborate on modern infrastructure strategies to ensure high availa...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate by building advanced detections and automation to enhance security operations. As a key member of the Information Security team, you'll design analytics rules and streamline workflows, ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Support our team by designing and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines, optimizing build performance, and ensuring reliable software releases in a secure on-premises environment, while collaborating...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $198K *

Transform security operations by enhancing cloud infrastructure, automating security processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust protection and compliance against emergin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior IT Engineer, overseeing end-to-end IT systems. You'll enhance employee experiences through automation, manage security compliance, and collaborate across departments to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Create innovative solutions and optimize complex systems. Lead the analysis and automation of workflows, support infrastructure integration, and enhance development processes to meet user needs effici...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $90K *

Lead the charge in delivering IT support for system operations, ensuring efficient resolution of end-user issues while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance goals. Engage in ha...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Optimize lab infrastructure by supporting servers, networks, and security. Engage in troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure system performance and availability in a dynamic hybrid environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing enterprise ServiceNow applications, workflows, and integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform performance and user experienc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of IT infrastructure by managing Microsoft 365, enhancing cybersecurity, and optimizing network systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational resilience and support busines...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $99K *

Deliver exceptional production support by ensuring system stability, availability, and performance. Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional te...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing enterprise-level systems and networks, ensuring stability and performance across multiple locations while enhancing user experience through effective training and automat...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Drive innovative process design and optimization in chemical engineering. Collaborate with a multi-discipline team to deliver effective solutions, ensuring safety and operability throughout all projec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Drive innovation in our corporate technology environment by designing, automating, and securing cloud infrastructure, identity management, and core IT services while collaborating with cross-functiona...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $124K *

Drive the evolution of Cyber Defense by engineering and automating security operations, enhancing incident response, and maintaining enterprise security platforms to ensure robust protection and swift...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $157K *

Champion network excellence by managing mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with cybersecurity standards while optimizing performance and reliability for miss...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Systems Engineer, tackling complex technical challenges while optimizing mission-critical infrastructure across multiple locations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance se...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by enhancing our security operations and engineering practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust security measures, ensuring compliance and operational resi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Drive security operations and engineering initiatives to enhance enterprise resilience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective security measures, ensuring compliance and operat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Champion security excellence by enhancing operational resilience and privacy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust cybersecurity measures, ensuring compliance and protecting ent...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to engineering and supporting cutting-edge end-user computing technologies in a dynamic financial services environment, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional user e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as you design, implement, and manage automation solutions to boost the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of our infrastructure and applications while working closely with...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing automation solutions that enhance infrastructure efficiency and scalability while collaborating cross-functionally to streamline CI/CD processes and support...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $237K *

Shape the future of digital experiences by leading engineering teams to innovate scalable applications and backend services. Collaborate across functions to enhance system performance and drive archit...

1 week 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.