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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$115K - $175K *

Help us ensure the stability and reliability of non-production environments by collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain parity with production, reduce outages, and support high-quality re...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $240K *

Lead the charge in building and maintaining off-road truck safety cases, conducting hazard analyses, and preparing tests. Oversee commissioning readiness and incident management while growing a small...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $187K *

Engage with our 24/7 Operations team to ensure platform reliability and security. As an SRE II, you'll monitor systems, respond to incidents, and maintain compliance across hybrid environments, ensuri...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $199K *

Engineer cloud and network solutions while providing senior-level Tier 3 support across a global government enterprise. Collaborate on advanced technologies and optimize connectivity over diverse envi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $276K *

Join a team that's redefining systems architecture for large-scale IT and communications solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers to ensure scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Transform supplier operations by enhancing performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards are met...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead global IT operations, enhancing employee experience and infrastructure. Drive automation, manage identity access, and ensure seamless service delivery across corporate networks and applications...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$89K - $125K *

Partner with us to integrate new firms into our IT environment, managing Microsoft 365 migrations and Active Directory consolidations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$194K - $205K *

Lead complex system engineering initiatives to ensure effective requirement management, integration, and documentation. Foster collaboration with stakeholders while driving lifecycle management and te...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$136K - $170K *

Drive impactful infrastructure solutions by collaborating with engineering teams to resolve blockers, execute migrations, and develop tooling. Leverage your expertise to enhance platform adoption and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in broadcast technology by supporting studio and content creation teams. Utilize your expertise to implement cutting-edge solutions, troubleshoot technical issues, and enhance workflo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$185K - $210K *

Elevate security practices by designing and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure provisioning, and integrating security controls into DevOps workflows for optimal performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Elevate network performance by designing and implementing scalable solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, resolve issues, and maintain documentation, ensuring optimal network health an...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing scalable network solutions, ensuring robust security measures and optimal performance. Collaborate with teams to enhance network infrastructure and resol...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $120K *

Advance your career by leading the design and management of robust network infrastructures. Collaborate across teams to implement cutting-edge solutions and ensure seamless operations in dynamic envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide essential support for CI/CD systems, enabling developers to efficiently overcome build and release challenges. Leverage your troubleshooting expertise and collaborat...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join as a key player in delivering technical support for build, release, and CI/CD systems, ensuring developers can ship software efficiently. You'll troubleshoot, manage tickets, and enhance tooling...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to reducing food waste by leveraging your technical expertise. You'll tackle complex escalations, drive cross-functional initiatives, and build innovative solutions to enh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by ensuring 100% uptime in Data Center operations. Drive process improvements, manage technical aspects, and support customer integrations while leading a team to deliver exceptional...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate customer success by implementing privacy-first healthcare marketing solutions. As an Implementation Engineer, you'll guide clients through technical setups, ensuring optimal performance and co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $98K *

Support our team by providing essential IT Technical Support in a dynamic airport environment. You'll troubleshoot systems, manage employee onboarding/offboarding, and ensure seamless connectivity for...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Discover innovative solutions by providing remote and on-site client support. Tackle technical challenges, optimize platforms, and enhance customer satisfaction through expert troubleshooting in a dyn...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$287K - $338K *

Champion mission-driven data solutions by leading a high-performing pre-sales team. Drive innovation in defense architectures, mentor elite engineers, and ensure compliance with DoD standards while na...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$287K - $338K *

Join a mission-driven team to lead and mentor elite engineering talent in designing secure data architectures for defense programs, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in a dynamic environm...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and enhance complex software systems, focusing on analytics, algorithms, and large data sets. Collaborate on innovative solutions while ensuring adherence to design requ...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.