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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$185K - $240K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative software solutions that enhance performance and security. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-quality t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Transform your career as a Joint Operations Center Communication Technician, supporting critical missions and ensuring optimal IT performance through advanced systems management and collaboration with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in deploying and validating autonomous surface vessels. Engage in testing, troubleshooting, and analysis to ensure systems meet rigorous standards. Collaborate with cross-functional te...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$60K - $180K *

Join us to enhance network performance and security by designing, installing, and maintaining robust network systems. Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot issues and ensure operational efficienc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to transition computer vision models from experimentation to production. Leverage your MLOps expertise to build scalable pipelines and ensure system reliability across cloud and ed...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Create innovative solutions that address real-world challenges in airspace safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop products from concept to deployment in a fast-paced environment. S...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Partner with us to architect scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems. Drive system reliability and performance while optimizing for high-throughput workloads. Mentor peers and ensure operational...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize virtual desktop infrastructures by designing and deploying secure, non-persistent VDI pools while ensuring session control and performance for a user base of up to 500. Focus on security, usa...

Maryland, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by enhancing automation and operational technology systems in a packaging facility. Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, troubleshooting, and technology integration to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$73K - $212K *

Guide multidisciplinary teams to elevate technology projects, ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead through all product lifecycle stages while fostering innovation, mentoring junior staff, and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $212K *

Lead transformative product management initiatives, aligning business needs with innovative strategies, and mentoring teams to enhance client experiences while navigating the full product lifecycle fo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $212K *

Join our team to oversee transformative technology projects, mentor junior staff, and align business strategies. You'll play a key role in product management, driving innovation that enhances client e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $212K *

Empower product innovation by managing cross-functional initiatives, guiding teams through all stages of the product lifecycle, and enhancing client experiences through strategic execution and mentors...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and maintain industrial software applications using C#, Python, and .NET technologies, ensuring reliable integration in operational environments to su...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$73K - $212K *

Transform technology initiatives while guiding teams to enhance client experiences. Lead product management efforts from conception to delivery, mentoring junior staff and aligning strategies with bus...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $140K *

Drive the development and optimization of GTM strategies, leveraging automation and campaign execution across multiple platforms to enhance pipeline generation and account prioritization in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $212K *

Shape the future of software solutions by driving product innovation and leading multidisciplinary teams. As a manager, oversee transformative technology initiatives, mentor junior staff, and align bu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $212K *

Oversee the delivery of transformative technology projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to align business needs with actionable strategies and mentor junior staff, driving innovation to enhance cl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $110K *

Empower your career by developing and documenting innovative software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance control systems while expanding your professional skills in a supportive env...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $234K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Principal Core Infrastructure Engineer, driving the design and execution of scalable, distributed systems for Studio in the Cloud. Lead critical features, enhance ope...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $173K *

Manage and optimize complex systems and infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions, enhance performance, and maintain documentati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $172K *

Elevate your career as a Systems Engineer, designing and implementing critical systems. Leverage your expertise to enhance infrastructure, ensure system performance, and drive innovation while collabo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cloud security solutions, leveraging your expertise in AWS, scripting, and SIEM tools to enhance incident response and mentor junior staff in a collaborativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing cloud security solutions. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance incident response and drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices at...

Herndon, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Manage a team delivering IT services aligned with ITIL best practices, leveraging Microsoft and Atlassian technologies. Oversee infrastructure, support operations, and process improvements to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.