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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$69K - $141K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space technology! As a Software Engineer, you'll develop mission-critical software, collaborate with experts, and enhance your skills while delivering impactfu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $155K *

Unlock potential by contributing to innovative software solutions in cybersecurity. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex networking challenges, enhancing operational success for federal c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive your career with a Senior Site Reliability Engineer role focused on building secure AWS GovCloud foundations for FedRAMP High and IL5, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while mentor...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of security by leading innovative strategies, automating processes, and enhancing cloud and application security in an agile, collaborative environment. Your expertise will drive syst...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Partner with us to advance security practices across the engineering landscape, automating processes and embedding security into development lifecycles. This role offers depth in cloud and application...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Build and automate security solutions within the software development lifecycle, enhancing application and cloud security through hands-on collaboration and systemic risk evaluation. Lead initiatives...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $108K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in enterprise network infrastructure. Lead complex projects, ensure operational reliability, and enhance cloud connectivity while collaborating across diverse tec...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you collaborate on innovative electrical designs, progressing from basic tasks to complex projects while ensuring quality and efficiency in a supportive environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $121K *

Empower enterprise-wide digital transformation by engineering robust backup and recovery systems. Lead technology evaluations and develop solutions that enhance reliability, scalability, and security...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $146K *

Lead the charge in managing network communications systems, ensuring high availability and security. Oversee installation, support, and troubleshooting of LAN/WAN infrastructures while mentoring junio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of innovation by developing and maintaining tools to enhance data center deployment and operations, enabling robust infrastructure solutions at a global scale while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on automating identity and access management. Collaborate on security and application systems while driving process improvements and responding to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $186K *

Pioneer the maintenance and operation of critical data center facilities. Lead teams in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring optimal performance and uptime. Engage closely with...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $120K *

Shape the future of IT infrastructure and cybersecurity by ensuring reliable, secure systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture while supporting evolving business needs in a dynamic e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $110K *

Advance your career by overseeing information security governance, managing cyber risks, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security measures and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Lead commissioning activities for critical projects and collaborate closely with internal teams and trade partners to ensure seamless execution and compliance across all phases of construction...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role supporting RHEL servers across security tiers. Leverage your Linux expertise to ensure system performance, security, and reliability in a mixed environment while c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you design and develop mission-critical software for spacecraft, collaborating across teams to enhance autonomous systems and ensure reliable operations throughout every...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $215K *

Unlock potential by driving cybersecurity engineering excellence for mission-critical Navy and DoD systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess risks, identify vulnerabilities, and enha...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the governance and quality of the ITSM CMDB. Analyze data integrity, support Discovery processes, and collaborate with teams to enhance configuration management. Leverage ITIL practices...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Drive the integrity and maturity of the ServiceNow CMDB, analyzing data quality and maintaining standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure reliable configuration data supports ITSM processes...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $140K *

Drive technical leadership for customer deployments, ensuring solutions meet requirements from design to delivery. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and maintain quality throughout the project...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive the health and security of our Active Directory environment while collaborating across IT teams. As a Systems Administrator, you'll ensure optimal performance, implement best practices, and supp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by building and maintaining innovative software solutions in a collaborative team environment, driving quality and reliability in a growth-focused cloud SaaS for municipal finance...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$214K - $321K *

Take ownership of innovative infrastructure solutions that enhance platform stability and scalability. Collaborate with teams to optimize AWS environments and automate processes, ensuring seamless dep...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.