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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$107K - $222K *

Shape the future of digital infrastructure by enhancing system reliability and automating processes. Collaborate on incident management and drive continuous improvement to ensure high-performing syste...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of network connectivity across multiple sites, ensuring fast, secure, and reliable access. Lead the design and management of a zero-trust architecture while collaborating with teams t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$209K - $212K *

Optimize IT systems by providing expert support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Manage daily operations, enhance system performance, and ensure seamless user access across UNIX a...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive validation excellence by developing test strategies and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance SSD quality and efficiency. Leverage AI tools to optimize processes and ensure timely project...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance client and enterprise systems through efficient test engineering. Drive process improvements, manage inventory, and execute test cases while solving complex issues in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable enterprise applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions while ensuring best practices in software e...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Develop and scale enterprise data catalog solutions, enhancing data governance and discovery. Collaborate with teams to drive architectural decisions and mentor junior engineers, ensuring robust, secu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as a Java Developer, focusing on digital banking solutions. Collaborate with architects and peers to enhance code quality, tackle technical challenges, and drive innovation in a fa...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Engineer innovative ETL solutions and enhance finance processes. Join a dynamic team to support and optimize applications, ensuring effective data management and reporting across the organization...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Discover innovative solutions in capital markets by joining a dynamic team. Collaborate with business teams to develop and implement cutting-edge applications that enhance user experiences and drive b...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by designing and delivering high-quality distributed system features. Lead complex projects, mentor talent, and enhance performance while ensuring secure, scalable solutions in a fast...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team through a major transformation in enterprise communications and edge networking, leveraging expertise in Unified Communications and mentorship to elevate ope...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$176K - $228K *

Create innovative AI solutions by engaging directly with clients to transform complex challenges into effective, production-ready systems, bridging engineering and customer delivery in a dynamic envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Transform mission-critical applications by designing and developing scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and performance while leveraging cloud infrastruct...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by designing and operating scalable cloud infrastructure. You will enhance platform reliability while automating processes and enforcing best practices in DevOps and full-stack o...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $143K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional IT service management for the Air Force, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction while overseeing local service delivery and aligning with e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative tools and services that enhance business strategies, ensuring compliance with architectural standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $166K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing operations and client relationships. Lead a global team to enhance data insights and operational efficiency while ensuring adherence to performance standa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate organizational growth by leading systems and network engineering teams. You will manage infrastructure design and maintenance across global data centers and hybrid cloud environments, ensur...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Champion the development of robust backend applications and APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in the mortgage industry. Drive projects from design to depl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's transforming IT solutions through ServiceNow support and enhancements. You'll collaborate with various teams to optimize platform performance for leading brands, ensuring effective...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading complex cyber defense initiatives across cloud security, IAM, application security, and automation, ensuring robust protection and innovative solutions for...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by engaging in complex cyber defense solutions across various domains, including cloud security, IAM, and application security, while driving efficiency and quality through innov...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in coordinating IT operations and incident response activities, ensuring effective outage recovery and service restoration for critical systems. Collaborate with technical teams to mai...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Support our anti-money laundering platform by resolving technical issues, managing databases, and collaborating with stakeholders. Leverage your SQL and cloud computing skills to enhance operations an...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.