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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$80K - $100K *

Develop and enhance automated provisioning systems to efficiently onboard high volumes of servers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration and process optimization, direct...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Systems Engineer, leveraging your expertise in enterprise environments to enhance system performance and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ach...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $129K *

Unlock the potential of IT security across the Americas, managing systems and protocols to enhance regional safety. Your expertise will drive compliance and strategic initiatives, fostering a robust s...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

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

$120K - $145K *

Elevate security and efficiency by designing secure CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure for regulated financial applications in a FedRAMP High environment, ensuring compliance and reliability thr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate security and efficiency in cloud environments by designing and automating secure CI/CD pipelines, ensuring compliance and reliability for regulated applications in a FedRAMP High setting, whil...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $125K *

Engage across IT domains as an IT Systems & Security Engineer, providing vital support in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud services. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance technical soluti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and securing IT/OT environments for clients in Life Sciences and Critical Infrastructure. Balance technical execution with mentorship and client engagement, ensuring high...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing enterprise-level Windows and virtualization infrastructure. Work hands-on within multiple datacenters to support, enhance, and future-proof systems and solu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$155K - $215K *

Join a team that's driving innovation as a senior Windows System Administrator, providing critical support in a fast-paced Agile environment. You'll manage systems across a broad footprint, ensuring o...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $215K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic Agile team as a senior Windows System Administrator, providing critical systems support and enhancing operational capabilities across diverse environments in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $146K *

Join our dynamic team as you develop innovative solutions in utility operations, collaborating across functions to enhance energy distribution and system resilience, while driving projects that optimi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $146K *

Champion the future of electrical distribution by providing engineering support, leading strategic initiatives, and enhancing system reliability and efficiency in utility projects...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $113K *

Engineer and enhance enterprise security solutions by integrating technologies and ensuring robust protections across platforms. Collaborate with IT and security teams to automate processes, remediate...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $200K *

Advance classified WAN operations by leading strategy, compliance, and vendor management. Oversee network performance, ensure security, and build a high-performing team to support multiple sites in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform security into a seamless feature by designing and implementing secure CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure, and collaborating with teams to enhance security practices across cloud envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$325K - $360K *

Lead the IT integration for acquisitions, ensuring seamless transitions and security compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, define integration plans, and automate process...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$325K - $360K *

Transform the IT integration landscape by leading M&A efforts, ensuring seamless transitions of acquired companies into our systems while collaborating across teams to enhance security and efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$325K - $360K *

Engage in hands-on IT integration for acquisitions, leading due diligence and technical planning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless onboarding of systems and security complian...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$325K - $360K *

Drive the integration of IT systems during acquisitions, ensuring seamless transitions and security compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, define integration plans, and a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$325K - $360K *

Lead the charge in IT integration for acquisitions, ensuring seamless transitions and security compliance. Collaborate across teams to assess risks, define integration plans, and automate processes, w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing network infrastructure through analysis, design, and implementation. Collaborate with teams to maintain security standards and ensure seamless operations across complex e...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $158K *

Explore opportunities to enhance AWS cloud systems as a key team member, ensuring high availability and security. Collaborate in a dynamic Agile environment to solve complex challenges and innovate al...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Manage and enhance AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic Agile environment to solve complex challenges and optimize sy...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Advance mission-critical software solutions by collaborating in a cross-functional team, utilizing modern engineering practices to enhance DoD weapon and sensor systems through the full software lifec...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$79K - $143K *

Join a team that's redefining release engineering by optimizing CI/CD pipelines, integrating AI solutions, and ensuring high-quality software delivery through innovative automation and collaboration w...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 week 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.