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 *

Champion the development of systems from concept to deployment, ensuring alignment with customer needs and operational requirements. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance engineering processes and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in guiding systems from concept to deployment, ensuring technical and operational requirements are met while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance solutions throughout the entire...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate mission-critical telecommunications by designing and implementing robust systems for data centers. Lead integration of fiber optics, network infrastructure, and wireless solutions to ensure hi...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Empower a dynamic workplace by managing IT support, AV systems, and network performance. Take ownership of technology solutions, enhance user experience, and drive efficiency in a fast-paced corporate...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $120K *

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement software solutions for NASA's Near Space Network, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and technical specifications while prov...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate cloud security and reliability by leading DevOps practices across teams. You'll optimize AWS and GCP environments, enhance CI/CD pipelines, and ensure cost-effective engineering tools, driving...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$121K - $189K *

Lead the charge in engineering operations by managing a team focused on delivering innovative technical support solutions, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring superior service for a vast network of ass...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $189K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a high-performing technical support team. Focus on automation and AI to enhance service delivery for over 35,000 associates, ensuring efficiency and innovation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $250K *

Innovate and enhance CI/CD pipelines while driving QA best practices across engineering teams, ensuring high-quality embedded software through test automation and infrastructure management...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $149K *

Tackle mission-critical challenges as you support the U.S. Air Force's Test Operations by managing and enhancing OpenShift platforms, ensuring robust infrastructure for cutting-edge aerospace testing...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $130K *

Champion security initiatives by monitoring alerts, providing user support, and collaborating with teams to enhance security measures. This role is vital in improving incident response and refining su...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of IT infrastructure by designing and managing core systems, optimizing performance, and delivering exceptional support in a dynamic, hands-on environment. Collaborate with teams to e...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $205K *

Optimize global network services by engineering scalable solutions, ensuring reliability and compliance in FedRAMP environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, automate processes, an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the management of IT infrastructure and AI systems, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement. Leverage coding expertise and leadership skills to drive strategy and innovation...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $175K *

Engineer and optimize enterprise platforms for diverse environments, ensuring seamless deployment and support. Collaborate with clients to enhance cybersecurity, compliance, and observability solution...

Virginia, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your expertise into secure, scalable Azure environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and support robust network infrastructures while leveraging automation and b...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to build and manage GPU-based infrastructure for AI systems, ensuring secure and efficient operations for advanced flight simulation. Collaborate on installations, testing, and sys...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $115K *

Empower secure software development by implementing CI/CD pipelines and container security. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with RMF and enhance security practices in a dynamic, mission...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$76K - $135K *

Advance your career by supporting critical data center operations, providing real-time maintenance and troubleshooting on electrical and mechanical systems, while working in a fast-paced, team-oriente...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing and optimizing cloud environments. Collaborate across engineering and operations to monitor security signals, enhance connectivity, and ensure reliability in a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $166K *

Drive the execution of IT and security projects, managing end-to-end delivery while coordinating stakeholders and vendors. This high-output role requires strong project management and technical skills...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by designing and automating a global network infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance observability and streamline processes. Embrace a continuous learning culture while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Tackle complex Linux engineering challenges by designing, deploying, and securing enterprise systems. Collaborate on automation and cloud modernization to enhance infrastructure reliability and compli...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mission-critical applications by building and maintaining robust systems integration solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance performance and ensure compl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by enhancing cloud security and compliance. Collaborate with engineering to strengthen infrastructure, manage vulnerabilities, and automate processes, ensuring robust protection of...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.