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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$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network reliability and security. As a Network Infrastructure Operations Engineer, you'll monitor, troubleshoot, and implement solutions to ensure optimal per...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as an IT Systems & Support Engineer, where you'll provide expert desktop support, manage cloud infrastructures, and ensure network security, all while collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as an IT Systems Administrator, providing essential support and administration for user systems and infrastructure. Engage in troubleshooting, maintenance, and security efforts to...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Drive innovation as a Technology Operations Lead, blending IT support and cybersecurity while integrating emerging technologies like AI. Collaborate across teams to enhance systems and support the fut...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Innovate and optimize production infrastructure by leveraging AI tools and Terraform. Collaborate with product teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, automate processes, and troubleshoot issues, ensuring o...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Lead day-to-day reliability for our SRE-DevOps team, ensuring production AWS environments are secure and well-documented. Collaborate on automation, incident response, and compliance while working ind...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize CI/CD pipelines to enhance software delivery, automate processes, and ensure high reliability. Collaborate with teams to deploy applications, integrate security frameworks, and continuously i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by leading IT operations and security initiatives. Own onboarding, manage access, and respond to security alerts while collaborating with engineering to ensure a secure and reliabl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to optimize workplace technology and compliance efforts. As a hands-on TechOps Engineer, you'll manage systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure security while collaborating across teams...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer focused on enhancing AI security for enterprises. Leverage cutting-edge AWS technologies to build resilient infrastructure while collaborating with engineering...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with us to ensure reliable operations for transaction platforms, providing Tier 2 support and implementing automation practices across diverse environments including cloud infrastructure...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $135K *

Take ownership of cybersecurity initiatives by supporting C4ISR security engineering and risk management activities. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance system security and ensure compliance ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $130K *

Empower mission-critical defense initiatives by supporting cybersecurity and information systems security engineering efforts, ensuring robust security posture and compliance across C4ISR systems whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by enhancing our IT infrastructure and support systems. Lead innovative projects, manage Microsoft 365 technologies, and drive collaboration solutions to boost productivity and ope...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $176K *

Unlock efficiency by streamlining the software development lifecycle. As a key player, you'll automate CI/CD processes, enhance collaboration, and leverage cloud resources to deliver impactful solutio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Take ownership of deploying and operating secure, reliable software in Cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance DevSecOps practices and drive the development of next-gen...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $216K *

Transform application delivery by automating workflows and enhancing CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to build secure AWS infrastructure and integrate security practices, ensuring reliable soft...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the performance of our Linux infrastructure by ensuring stability, security, and efficiency. Drive automation and support EDA environments while managing complex technical challenges and enhan...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $300K *

Optimize Azure infrastructure by architecting solutions, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and managing services. Collaborate across teams to ensure security, compliance, and performance while supporting...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform IT operations by leading a high-performing team to enhance enterprise support, streamline service delivery, and ensure reliable technology solutions across corporate and field environments...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $118K *

Lead the charge in designing and maintaining Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, and enhancing operational efficiency for enterprise data platforms while collaborating with cross-fun...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software delivery by owning the infrastructure that enables engineers to build, test, and release with confidence. Drive technical direction and enhance produc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in optimizing software delivery systems, enhancing developer productivity, and ensuring secure, reliable releases across multiple cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to shape in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate cybersecurity defense by monitoring networks, investigating breaches, and implementing security measures to safeguard information. Collaborate with teams to identify vulnerabilities and enh...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $265K *

Transform the future of secure systems by deploying and optimizing mission-critical infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in Linux, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies to enhance operational efficien...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.