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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$78K - $116K *

Champion cybersecurity initiatives by enhancing security posture, managing vulnerabilities, and supporting incident response. Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to implement effective security...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in data engineering by designing robust data solutions, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data integration and analysis for dive...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in systems engineering, providing technical leadership across complex projects. You'll apply engineering principles throughout the lifecycle, ensuring effective c...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in Mainframe development and support, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, drive automation, and enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the internal IT environment, enhance employee tech experience, manage Microsoft cloud platforms, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive operational excellence and project success. Hands-on le...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance product reliability and streamline operations while ensuring security and c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $237K *

Manage and enhance enterprise macOS environments, focusing on security, automation, and user experience. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and implement solutions for Apple technologies, ensuring...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $217K *

Optimize AI solutions by collaborating with clients and teams to build scalable systems that transform workflows. Own end-to-end projects and address complex problems using innovative engineering and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $217K *

Transform how work gets done by building and deploying AI solutions. You’ll lead end-to-end projects, collaborate with clients and teams, and optimize workflows to create scalable systems that enhance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing 24x7 support for advanced Identity, Credential, and Access Management systems. Leverage your expertise to troubleshoot, assist customers, and enhance operatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join our team as a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, driving the design and management of secure Azure environments. Focus on reliability, scalability, and optimization while mentoring junior engineers a...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by ensuring the reliability and performance of Operational Technology communications infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support field operations and enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$147K - $199K *

Optimize network operations by leading a team responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and improving telecommunication infrastructures across a nationwide enterprise. Engage in proactive maintenance a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by driving customer success and technical solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and ensure maximum va...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $199K *

Transform enterprise AI operations by leading the technical management of a large-scale platform, ensuring seamless integration, security, and performance while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$156K - $199K *

Elevate enterprise AI capabilities by overseeing the Gemini platform's technical operations, ensuring seamless integration and support while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$156K - $199K *

Elevate enterprise AI capabilities by leading the technical operations of a large-scale platform, ensuring seamless integration, security, and support across diverse teams and technologies...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in providing engineering support for pipeline operations, focusing on troubleshooting, project execution, and collaboration across teams to enhance asset performance and ensure complia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to provide vital engineering support for pipeline operations, focusing on troubleshooting, project execution, and collaboration across departments to enhance the efficiency of gas and li...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Production Engineer, bridging engineering and manufacturing to enhance processes, ensure compliance, and drive efficiency in aerospace production. Collaborate across teams t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software engineering by leading DevSecOps practices, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing containerized applications for military vehicle systems. Join a d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$218K - $256K *

Lead the charge in shaping IT strategy and operations for a remote-first SaaS company. Drive service delivery, enhance employee technology experiences, and build a high-performing IT organization whil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $160K *

Engineer resilient IT infrastructure to support rapid scaling. Design, deploy, and manage core networking, systems, and physical security for a dynamic environment, ensuring reliability and security a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $250K *

Engage in critical systems engineering efforts, analyzing and modernizing authorization services. Collaborate with government representatives to enhance IT infrastructure and ensure effective stakehol...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform the future of pharmacy automation by architecting autonomous robotic systems. Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring safety and performance while scaling solutions for real-world patient need...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.