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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$110K - $130K *

Elevate operational efficiency by leading the design and support of OT network infrastructure. Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to ensure secure, resilient network solutions that enhance manu...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading change management efforts for a major technology transformation. Drive stakeholder engagement, develop training programs, and ensure successful adoption of new systems i...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $170K *

Elevate enterprise service reliability by leading Major Incident Management and supporting operational excellence across monitoring and incident response functions in a dynamic, 24x7 environment...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by developing scalable web applications with .NET and modern frameworks. Collaborate on innovative solutions, mentor peers, and drive technical excellence in a dynamic remote en...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's passionate about deploying mission-critical systems. You'll collaborate on integration, automation, and monitoring of high-availability network solutions while driving innovation an...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $205K *

Innovate as a senior technical authority, leading enterprise IT and communications capabilities across secure environments. Drive engineering vision, manage risks, and ensure alignment of systems and...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$116K - $150K *

Transform the Navy's training infrastructure by managing Linux systems and VMware environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure optimal performance and security of enterprise-wide modelin...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing complex network solutions for a federal agency, ensuring high-performance and secure connectivity across multiple enclaves while providing expert troubles...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $140K *

Optimize system reliability and performance by integrating GridOS solutions, managing incidents, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure high-quality deploym...

Bellevue, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and projects to ensure optimal performance and security across technology systems while bridging communication between leadership and tech...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join the forefront of innovation in data center customer deployments. Oversee installations and manage power distribution across complex environments, ensuring seamless integration and optimal perform...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$275K - $382K *

Transform the future of network infrastructure by leading a global team, managing complex deployments, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and scalability in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in shaping our enterprise network strategy, ensuring resilience and innovation. Collaborate with a skilled team to translate business needs into effective network solutions while overs...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Oversee a dynamic team in facilities maintenance, ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction while driving safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Lead initiatives to enhance t...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of enterprise systems architecture and security. Drive automation, optimize infrastructure, and implement zero-trust principles across complex environments while ensuring compl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enterprise systems architecture and infrastructure modernization. Drive automation, optimize security, and implement zero-trust principles across complex environments while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure by designing, deploying, and maintaining secure systems. Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines and automate operations to enhance performance and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive the administration and security of Linux systems in a DoD environment, ensuring compliance and reliability. Manage daily operations, vulnerability remediation, and system patching while collabor...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$50K - $175K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team to support lifecycle management and in-service activities across NAS programs, enhancing coordination, communication, and tracking for optimal FAA operational efficienc...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $210K *

Transform government IT support by designing and implementing ServiceNow solutions that enhance efficiency, user experience, and mission readiness through agile methodologies and stakeholder collabora...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the telecommunications landscape by designing and maintaining systems for voice, video, and data services. Collaborate with engineers and end-users to optimize network performance and enhance vi...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative telecom solutions by engineering, maintaining, and optimizing comprehensive voice, video, and data networks. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless operations and deliver top-ti...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $250K *

Drive detection and response initiatives in a dynamic corporate environment, enhancing security posture through hands-on engagement with SIEM, incident management, and proactive threat hunting to safe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $150K *

Shape the future of IT infrastructure by providing dedicated support, managing server and network configurations, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance sys...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and automate CI/CD infrastructure for medical device software, ensuring compliance and enhancing software delivery processes in a regulated environment...

Waltham, MARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.