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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$110K - $130K *

Innovate cutting-edge operational technology security solutions, enhancing systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain resilience and compliance in industrial environments and...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $184K *

Elevate security measures by designing and automating data protection solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance enterprise security posture and drive innovation while safeguarding critical data a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Technical Support Engineer, solving complex technical challenges and enhancing the customer experience while collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to deliver except...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $179K *

Drive impactful cybersecurity solutions as a DevSecOps Engineer, collaborating with a high-performing team to enhance national security through innovative problem-solving and technical expertise in dy...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform IT service management by leading Change, Configuration, and Technology Asset Management processes. Drive compliance and operational excellence while mentoring peers and managing complex proj...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $135K *

Join a team that's pivotal in maintaining our enterprise applications, ensuring seamless operations across engineering, manufacturing, and business systems. You'll support user needs, manage system up...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI agent deployments in healthcare. Leverage your software engineering expertise and client-facing skills to drive technical delivery, influence product development, and en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of software development by driving automation and integration efforts for complex systems. Utilize your expertise in scripting, containerization, and big data solutions, while collabo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee and enhance Windows server environments, ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborate on system integrations and improvements while maintaining operational exc...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $210K *

Transform software solutions by leveraging your programming expertise to manage project priorities and deliver innovative AI and infrastructure capabilities at scale, enhancing user experiences for mi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$224K *

Transform IT operations through strategic deployment of ServiceNow solutions. Oversee project implementation while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance client service management. Drive continuo...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by owning complete AI solutions from concept to production. You’ll tackle complex challenges across industries, collaborate closely with clients, and drive innovation in real-wo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $158K *

Optimize multi-tier application environments by providing technical support, troubleshooting, and server configuration. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless operations and maintain system integri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Drive the physical operations of our facility, overseeing security, safety, and logistics. Build and maintain systems for inventory, shipping, and compliance, ensuring a safe and efficient environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $195K *

Lead the design and implementation of high-availability AWS infrastructures using IaC. Collaborate closely in Agile sprints, manage CI/CD pipelines, and optimize containerized applications to ensure r...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT operations, managing asset lifecycles, and enhancing logistics across various locations. This role ensures exceptional support for end-users while maintaining operatio...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$130K - $170K *

Execute end-to-end digital onboarding of complex AI data center infrastructure, managing cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, stability, and optimization of high-performance systems for p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the operational excellence for our AI systems by building robust CI/CD pipelines, managing AWS cloud infrastructure, and enhancing observability. Establish standards that ensure reliability and p...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in supporting and enhancing the SL1 platform, ensuring robust maintenance and upgrades. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot complex issues while delivering exceptional system perfor...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate within software engineering to develop automation solutions for complex High Performance Computing systems. Engage in all development phases from analysis to implementation while integrating...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $171K *

Take ownership of operational excellence in global ground infrastructure. Drive process improvements, enhance service delivery, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $149K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Senior Systems Engineer, managing complex IT systems and infrastructure. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance system performance, security, and user experience...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $194K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate data-driven solutions that optimize production and enhance workflows in US onshore operations. Collaborate with engineers and operators to tackle enterprise-level chall...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Field Engineering Subject Matter Expert, driving the delivery of complex workplace technology programs. Collaborate across teams to enhance standards, improve delivery metho...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a senior engineer managing Active Directory services, ensuring security, availability, and recovery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support identity modernization...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   8 - 10 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.