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 - $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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic engineering team to develop innovative software solutions for content delivery, enhancing user experiences across diverse platforms while collaborating with cross...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$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

$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

$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...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Drive operational excellence by designing and enhancing technology systems that elevate customer experience. Lead cross-functional initiatives, leveraging AI and automation to create scalable solution...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing technology-driven systems that enhance customer experience operations, ensuring scalability and reliability through innovative solutions and cross-functiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

$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

$145K - $175K *

Engineer robust global networks by designing, testing, and deploying large-scale solutions. Lead dynamic projects, enhance automation, and ensure seamless integration of advanced technologies in a col...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Discover your potential as an IT Consultant, providing essential technical support across diverse environments. Collaborate with clients, manage IT assets, and drive project deployments while enhancin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by supporting IT systems management and operations. Engage in problem resolution and performance enhancements across various platforms, ensuring reliability and efficiency within o...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $115K *

Empower progress at the intersection of development and operations by driving automation, managing robust infrastructure, and enhancing the DevOps lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to bridge gaps and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $295K *

Shape the future of technology by leading DevOps initiatives, managing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring system resilience across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive inn...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $214K *

Lead the charge in enhancing and maintaining a robust Windows environment, ensuring operational excellence and security within a collaborative team. Drive innovation in a dynamic Big Data ecosystem wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a hands-on Systems Administrator role, supporting multi-site infrastructure and Microsoft 365 administration. Travel up to 50% to deliver on-site technical expertise and ensure s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Champion network operations by designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise networking solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, automate processes, and ensure high availability acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Transform IT operations by leading infrastructure development and management across U.S. locations, ensuring secure, scalable solutions while coordinating global standards and enhancing internal capab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of secure, scalable IT operations across U.S. locations, leading infrastructure initiatives and global shared services while driving technology strategy and team capability in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.