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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$72K - $87K *

Elevate data center operations by independently executing advanced installations. You will ensure quality and efficiency while mentoring junior technicians during build, expansion, and maintenance pro...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$72K - $87K *

Lead the charge in data center infrastructure projects by executing advanced installations and quality assurance processes, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring adherence to engineered drawings...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join us to enhance our cloud-based platform as a Full Stack Developer, leveraging your DevOps and AWS expertise. Collaborate across the stack to build, automate, and scale applications while ensuring...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $119K *

Optimize training operations across AMER by managing logistics, resources, and stakeholder collaboration. Ensure seamless delivery of virtual and in-person training while enhancing workflows and maint...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$195K - $220K *

Lead the charge in securing and optimizing AWS infrastructure, driving FedRAMP compliance, and integrating security into engineering workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure security is a default...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform engineering productivity by developing and optimizing tools, modernizing workflows, and integrating automation within cloud platforms for enhanced operational efficiency...

New Hampshire, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance system reliability and performance through automation, monitoring, and incident response. Drive operational excellence and ensure 24/7 uptime for critical cloud services...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $126K *

Shape the future of application software by leading development, maintenance, and support efforts. Collaborate with teams to enhance functionality and ensure seamless integration within the enterprise...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of operations by managing project execution, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, coordinate resources, and drive continuous impro...

Harrow, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical resource, enhancing enterprise applications and infrastructure services. Drive operational excellence, support cross-functional initiatives, and ensure reliable, sec...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$184K - $250K *

Transform enterprise AI systems by leading technical delivery, architecting scalable solutions, and mentoring teams. Drive operational excellence and accelerate customer adoption of AI technologies th...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Innovate within a dynamic engineering team to create advanced software and data solutions, utilizing AI/ML technologies and cloud architectures. Collaborate to enhance systems and deliver production-r...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative software solutions leveraging AI/ML technologies in cloud environments. Enhance existing systems and deliver scalable applications while collaborat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $114K *

Join a team that oversees the safe and efficient operation of complex power generation systems, providing training and support to lower-grade operators while ensuring compliance with safety and enviro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Explore opportunities to lead complex integration projects, ensuring seamless data exchange across IT systems. Utilize your expertise in integration technologies to optimize performance and maintain d...

Englewood, CORemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $150K *

Transform On-Prem systems with cutting-edge engineering, overseeing design, prototyping, and production. Collaborate across teams to solve complex challenges while enhancing customer applications. Own...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead implementation projects by managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver software solutions in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in automating and scaling network infrastructure across diverse global datacenters, enhancing performance and security while collaborating with engineering teams to implement robust so...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Empower teams by maintaining seamless infrastructure and managing cloud integrations. Lead projects in a dynamic environment to enhance connectivity and ensure reliable service while supporting networ...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Optimize IT operations by supporting utility grid applications and systems. Ensure minimal downtime during outages through effective troubleshooting and collaboration. Contribute to system upgrades an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $227K *

Join a team that's redefining building automation and operational technology. Leverage your expertise to enhance system reliability, security, and efficiency across multiple facilities while collabora...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive cloud infrastructure reliability by automating processes and enhancing performance. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure, scalable platforms while tackling technical challenges in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $108K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance aerospace testing processes through innovative design and maintenance of test systems. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure reliability and efficiency in equipment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $108K *

Elevate aerospace testing capabilities by designing, maintaining, and optimizing test systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability and efficiency in complex mechanical and electronic system...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform virtual desktop environments by leveraging expertise in VMWare and Citrix. Collaborate with teams to optimize cloud solutions and enhance service delivery across multi-site architectures, en...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.