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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$100K - $120K *

Engage in architecting innovative infrastructure solutions to enhance platform stability and security. Collaborate with partners to troubleshoot and optimize network configurations, ensuring complianc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining robust IP networks for uncrewed vessels, ensuring seamless communication between shoreside operators and maritime systems while collaborating with leaders...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $95K *

Develop and maintain secure IT systems while providing technical support. Manage user access, cybersecurity practices, and infrastructure upgrades to ensure efficient operations and compliance with se...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K *

Empower progress at a dynamic IT support role, delivering Tier 1 & 2 assistance, managing onboarding/offboarding, and ensuring top-notch customer service while supporting ongoing projects and maintain...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career as you design and secure automated delivery pipelines, ensuring streamlined deployment and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud infrastruct...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $232K *

Grow your career by tackling advanced Identity and Access Management solutions, leading initiatives in passwordless authentication and privileged access management while ensuring compliance across ent...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Transform enterprise security by optimizing the Tanium platform. Collaborate with teams to enhance endpoint visibility, manage vulnerabilities, and drive operational efficiencies in complex environmen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $109K *

Unlock your potential by providing technical support and guidance for products aimed at combating online child exploitation. Collaborate across teams to enhance workflows and tooling, leveraging emerg...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$188K - $242K *

Shape the future of secure software development by integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, automating vulnerability management, and collaborating with engineering teams to create a safer coding env...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of missile defense by leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative system-level solutions. Utilize Model Based Systems Engineering to analyze and enhance capabilities agai...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $135K *

Champion robust solutions for large-scale software deployment, leveraging expertise in OS deployment technologies. Develop and implement Desktop OS Images while providing strategic support for a compl...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $160K *

Collaborate with technical teams and business units to deliver innovative technology solutions. Drive project management and operational improvements, ensuring alignment with business needs and effect...

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4 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Deliver reliable and secure Linux infrastructure, optimizing enterprise environments through automation and collaboration. Tackle complex challenges, enhance operational processes, and foster team kno...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Optimize enterprise Linux environments by delivering secure, resilient infrastructure. Collaborate globally to troubleshoot complex challenges, enhance operational processes, and drive automation for...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in elevating cloud infrastructure through advanced Linux systems administration, mentoring, and project management in a high-growth tech environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead engineering teams to develop, integrate, and optimize systems, ensuring mission success through innovative technical solutions while utilizing Agile methodologies and continuous improvement pract...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $122K *

Lead the charge in providing executive-level IT support, ensuring seamless technology operations for high-ranking officials. Partner with executive teams to enhance productivity through effective trou...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in defining and enhancing data center delivery standards, ensuring quality and efficiency across complex projects. Collaborate with teams to improve technical methods and support scala...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $123K *

Accelerate progress at a global scale by driving user adoption and optimizing AI workflow automation. Lead operational coordination and implement strategies to enhance platform usability across divers...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of engineering teams by designing and supporting an integrated tool chain, enhancing collaboration, and driving automation for efficient development processes across multiple disc...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $151K *

Champion security integration in software development by collaborating with teams to identify vulnerabilities, enhance application security, and implement risk-based recommendations throughout the sof...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $151K *

Engage with development teams to enhance application security, identify vulnerabilities, and integrate security practices throughout the software lifecycle. Leverage your expertise to support DevSecOp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $151K *

Transform application security by partnering with development teams to identify vulnerabilities, integrate security practices, and enhance DevSecOps. Leverage your expertise to perform threat modeling...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $151K *

Elevate your career by integrating security into software development. Collaborate with teams to identify vulnerabilities, enhance application security, and implement DevSecOps practices, ensuring rob...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $151K *

Elevate security practices by partnering with development teams to integrate robust application security measures, perform threat modeling, and enhance DevSecOps processes, ensuring secure software de...

3 weeks 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.