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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in transforming clinical engineering operations, driving performance and patient impact through strategic oversight, team development, and operational excellence across multiple sites...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Transform operations by leading a team of Site Reliability Engineers to enhance observability, scalability, and reliability of cloud and on-prem solutions through automation and best practices in a co...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $157K *

Drive operational excellence in Citrix environments, enhancing service stability and performance for global users while managing complex integrations and ensuring security across platforms. Lead incid...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security and efficiency through DevSecOps practices. Drive the integration of Infrastructure as Code, mentor teams, and ensure high-performance, secure comput...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in modernizing and deploying critical government systems, utilizing expertise in CI/CD, AWS, and Windows Server to automate processes and enhance infrastructure across hybrid environme...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in modernizing and deploying critical government systems by automating processes, managing repositories, and orchestrating infrastructure upgrades across Windows and AWS environments...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leveraging your DevOps expertise to modernize critical government systems. Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines, manage AWS infrastructure, and enhance deployment processes in a hyb...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by modernizing critical government systems through automation and cloud migration. Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines, manage repositories, and enhance infrastructure while ensuring se...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $165K *

Elevate your career by driving DevOps excellence across multiple software products. Collaborate with teams to automate processes, enhance CI/CD practices, and support innovative solutions in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $178K *

Drive data transformation and analysis to enhance productivity and decision-making in an engineering environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize supply chain strategies and improve master d...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance enterprise application reliability and performance. Lead complex implementations, strengthen integrations, and drive vendor relationships while mentoring junior engineer...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$99K - $140K *

Drive the future of software delivery by managing CI/CD pipelines and GitHub environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation, security, and efficiency in software developme...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$133K - $154K *

Elevate team performance by coordinating and commissioning projects, ensuring effective security design and implementation while managing multiple priorities and fostering a culture of continuous impr...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive excellence in network infrastructure by designing, supporting, and enhancing enterprise environments. Ensure seamless operations and introduce innovative solutions that empower sustainable growt...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform IT infrastructure by designing and supporting secure, reliable systems for seamless operation. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure business conti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $100K *

Empower your career by optimizing enterprise IT systems and cloud services. Leverage your expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure, and networking to drive innovation and enhance security in a dynamic enviro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$69K - $158K *

Transform IT infrastructure by leveraging cloud platforms to modernize critical environments. Collaborate with experts in Azure, AWS, and DevOps to design innovative solutions that meet client needs a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$167K - $230K *

Empower the development of a robust security platform that safeguards products and customer data. Collaborate with teams to enhance security integration and improve service reliability through proacti...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the identification and documentation of IT requirements for a critical cybersecurity mission, ensuring alignment with operational goals and stakeholder needs while driving technology integration...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the infrastructure operations function, ensuring secure, reliable, and cost-effective cloud services. Lead teams, manage vendor relationships, and oversee modernization efforts while maintaining...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $90K *

Support and optimize technology systems while managing user accounts and integrations. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions, troubleshoot issues, and enhance operational efficiency in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $165K *

Transform virtual desktop infrastructure by engineering, administering, and optimizing VDI solutions. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues, enhance security, and ensure reliable service de...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $205K *

Deliver senior technical leadership in system administration for government IT systems, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while mentoring junior staff and optimizing training environments...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$109K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining sourcing strategies for infrastructure categories. You'll lead end-to-end sourcing, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive cost savings while managing supplie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion backend infrastructure evolution by designing, implementing, and scaling distributed systems and APIs, ensuring performance and reliability for our core platform. Collaborate closely with a t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.