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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$75K - $132K *

Join us in optimizing the secure management of OT systems, ensuring compliance and operational stability while collaborating with teams to enhance security measures and support critical business workf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$123K - $159K *

Transform IT infrastructure by building, supporting, and scaling systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, manage data security, and implement integrations while troubles...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Join us in leading a dynamic Service Desk team, ensuring high-quality support across multiple channels. Drive operational excellence, enhance user experience, and foster a culture of collaboration and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure and automation. As a senior DevOps Engineer, you'll design, build, and maintain cutting-edge systems, ensuring reliability and security in...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and maintaining cloud infrastructure while automating deployment processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure system reliability and security compliance in a classified env...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $182K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as you lead infrastructure projects, align strategies with business goals, and enhance system performance. Drive high-quality outcomes while managing cross-team programs a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to build secure CI/CD pipelines and modernize critical applications. Collaborate with developers and security partners to enhance delivery processes and support Agile methodologies...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $180K *

Develop autonomous agents and AI-driven integrations, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance enterprise data solutions. Utilize Databricks and AI models to drive innovation and efficiency in busin...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the advancement of ITSM capabilities on the ServiceNow platform, defining strategies, prioritizing backlogs, and aligning stakeholder needs to ensure business impact and scalable outcomes throug...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Transform mission-critical network operations through innovative design, implementation, and support. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless data transmission and system performance across d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $172K *

Champion the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions, ensuring security and compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize performance and scalability in a mission...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client satisfaction and profitability. As a key player, you'll manage client relationships, support sales processes, and ensure seamless communication between...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower secure enterprise environments by providing expert Windows systems administration, supporting Tier 2 and 3 troubleshooting, and managing system lifecycles in a classified setting...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by driving business systems initiatives and supporting AI governance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring CMMC compliance and offering day...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$210K - $280K *

Elevate our IT security function by building a secure environment for research operations. You'll manage identity, access, and compliance while enabling fast-paced research through robust security mea...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Bring your expertise to a key role supporting secure web services and cloud migration, working collaboratively to ensure exceptional network operations and system administration in a high-security env...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in systems engineering support for advanced technology programs, driving mission performance improvements through analysis, risk management, and technical expertise in radar and electr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$209K - $275K *

Reimagine customer engagement as a Solutions Engineer, driving strategic initiatives and technical excellence across a diverse 14-state region. Collaborate with teams to influence business outcomes an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$209K - $275K *

Unlock your potential as a Solutions Engineer, driving strategic customer engagements and technical excellence across a diverse 14-state region. Collaborate with teams to influence innovative solution...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in product planning and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate strategic goals into actionable roadmaps while ensuring transparency and efficiency in deliver...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by designing and operating high-performance computing infrastructure for EDA workloads across hybrid cloud environments, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing storage solutio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate cloud security by designing robust AWS architectures, enforcing compliance, and integrating security into DevOps workflows. Drive best practices and protect critical cloud environments through...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $150K *

Take ownership of cutting-edge DevOps initiatives by implementing and automating cloud strategies with Kubernetes, AWS, and Big Data solutions. Collaborate with dynamic teams to enhance service reliab...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$209K - $275K *

Elevate your career as a Solutions Engineer, driving strategic customer engagements and technical excellence across a diverse 14-state region. Collaborate with teams to influence innovative solutions...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$108K - $127K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and reliability while implementing modern...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.