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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$56K - $114K *
Help us advance our secure computing environment by maintaining and optimizing infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance, and supporting the deployment of new technologies while providing e...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Champion the deployment of AI solutions by building and managing robust infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure and efficient operations for mission-critical applications in a dynamic envi...
1 week ago
$130K - $155K *
Partner with us to build and manage robust infrastructure for AI applications, ensuring secure deployment and lifecycle management. Leverage your expertise in DevOps and cloud environments to support...
1 week ago
$90K - $100K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to support and enhance enterprise network operations, ensuring optimal performance and security across global data environments. Collaborate with experts to...
1 week ago
VIE - IT & Lab Infrastructure Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Execute hands-on management of IT and lab infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance operations, and drive co...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join us to transform enterprise OS infrastructure through modern practices, leveraging your Python expertise and operational skills to drive modernization, package migrations, and effective CI/CD impl...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Advance enterprise OS modernization by leveraging hands-on Python and infrastructure skills. Collaborate with SRE teams to enhance CI/CD processes and automate migration tasks. Drive technical transit...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Systems Administrator (Red Hat Enterprise Linux and VMware)
$110K - $130K *
Optimize server infrastructure by managing Red Hat, VMware, and Windows systems. Automate operations with Ansible, ensure compliance, and support cloud migration efforts while participating in a 24/7...
3 weeks ago
HPC Infrastructure System Administrator
$88K - $105K *
Contribute to high-performance computing sustainment by managing multi-vendor servers and clusters. Engage in system administration, troubleshooting, and optimization while collaborating with skilled...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Global IT Operations
$139K - $208K *
Elevate global IT Operations by leading a data-driven, automation-first team focused on enhancing employee technology services and operational excellence across multiple regions...
1 week ago
$150K - $175K *
Engineer robust IT infrastructure solutions, driving automation and modernization across hybrid platforms. Lead lifecycle management, enhance security, and ensure operational reliability for a multi-s...
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DevOps Engineer, TKG Platform Integrator
$110K - $140K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer, focusing on deploying and maintaining containerized applications in Kubernetes environments. Contribute to mission-critical operations...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive IT excellence by leading infrastructure, cybersecurity, and support teams. Oversee cloud and on-premises operations, ensuring secure and responsive service delivery while managing vendor relatio...
1 week ago
Systems Administrator- Broadcast Studio Environment
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to design and maintain network infrastructure for live broadcasts, ensuring seamless integration with broadcast equipment and cloud services. Lead projects, provide real-time suppo...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $128K *
Join a dynamic Technology Team to innovate and maintain AWS infrastructure using cutting-edge DevOps practices. You'll automate processes and enhance performance across Windows and Linux environments...
3 weeks ago
$116K - $193K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing enterprise security by designing and optimizing high-availability network environments. Lead initiatives in Agile and DevSecOps settings while collaborating w...
4 days ago
Deputy IT Operations Manager, C2 Initiative
$100K - $120K *
Advance IT operations by supporting strategic planning and management, ensuring compliance and operational readiness of cybersecurity systems, while mentoring teams to exceed performance standards and...
1 week ago
$120K - $165K *
Contribute to the development of advanced AI/ML applications by architecting and maintaining modern ML pipelines. Collaborate with research teams to ensure secure, efficient deployment of machine lear...
1 week ago
IT Systems Engineer, Client Platform Engineer, ChromeOS
$325K - $360K *
Champion ChromeOS as a dedicated platform, overseeing device management, policy automation, and lifecycle processes for vendor teams, while collaborating with IT and security to ensure seamless operat...
6 days ago
IT Systems Engineer, Client Platform Engineer, ChromeOS
$325K - $360K *
Own ChromeOS as a platform, managing device standards and policies. Drive zero-touch enrollment and lifecycle management for vendor fleets while collaborating with IT and security teams to ensure seam...
6 days ago
IT Systems Engineer, Client Platform Engineer, ChromeOS
$325K - $360K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team managing ChromeOS as a platform. Own device standards, policy management, and lifecycle for vendor fleets while collaborating across teams to enhance security and...
6 days ago
IT Systems Engineer, Client Platform Engineer, ChromeOS
$325K - $360K *
Take ownership of ChromeOS as a platform, managing device standards, policies, and lifecycle for vendor teams. Collaborate with IT and security to ensure seamless integration and support for a growing...
6 days ago
IT Systems Engineer, Client Platform Engineer, ChromeOS
$325K - $360K *
Transform ChromeOS management for a global fleet, ensuring seamless device integration, security, and lifecycle oversight. Collaborate with teams to define standards and automate processes, enhancing...
6 days ago
Applications Operations Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Advance your career by designing and optimizing applications that enhance technology operations. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure system performance and reliability while contributing to im...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $135K *
Accelerate progress at deploying and managing GenAI systems across cloud and hybrid platforms. Collaborate with AI engineers to ensure secure and reliable operations while optimizing CI/CD pipelines a...
4 days ago
What does an IT Operations Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Search Ladders for IT Operations Engineer roles and related technology opportunities. Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more.