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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$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in enterprise systems architecture and infrastructure modernization. Drive automation, optimize security, and implement zero-trust principles across complex environments while ensuring...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Innovate robust infrastructure solutions by leading enterprise systems architecture, automation, and zero-trust security implementation across complex environments. Drive strategic initiatives for ope...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the design and implementation of advanced IT operations solutions, focusing on ServiceNow architecture, CMDB management, and AIOps capabilities to enhance federal IT infrastructure services...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer high-performance trading network solutions, ensuring low latency and reliability. Collaborate with teams on innovative tech, mentor junior staff, and support network operations. Drive efficie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $236K *

Unlock your potential as you support and enhance multi-platform network solutions, ensuring optimal performance and security in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with a team of experts to drive innov...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network security and performance. Leverage your expertise in advanced networking technologies to troubleshoot, design, and implement solutions while providing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Unlock potential by integrating advanced network solutions and security protocols. Collaborate with a global team to troubleshoot and support complex systems, ensuring seamless connectivity across div...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's pivotal in managing secure messaging systems for defense. Oversee daily operations, enhance high-availability solutions, troubleshoot incidents, and ensure seamless communication ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform application deployment by collaborating with teams to streamline processes, enhance automation, and ensure high-quality releases across environments while mentoring junior members and drivin...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Develop and optimize Elastic Stack solutions in a multi-disciplined team, ensuring security and efficiency in a Federal DoD environment. Contribute to technical documentation and enhance capabilities...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize network performance and security by managing cloud and on-premises environments. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices, ensuri...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate within a high-stakes environment by overseeing complex electrical and HVAC systems. Ensure reliability and sustainability in mission-critical data center operations while leading projects and...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Support and optimize network infrastructure by designing, configuring, and maintaining LAN/WAN systems, while providing advanced technical assistance and ensuring network security and system reliabili...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage IT operations to ensure stability and performance of enterprise technology. Troubleshoot issues, support cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment, en...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $180K *

Transform the future of cloud infrastructure by leading DevOps initiatives, enhancing systems integration, and driving innovative solutions for federal clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimi...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in corporate IT. As an IT Lead, you'll oversee IT operations, manage a dedicated team, and partner with factory IT to ensure seamless technology solutions across...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing Linux infrastructure for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system availability, security compliance, and operation...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the stability of critical Linux infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations for mission systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate tasks, manage storage, and uphold securit...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$174K - $252K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of innovative database solutions on GCP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data management and analytics, driving technical exce...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $138K *

Support and maintain a secure IT environment, ensuring reliable systems and user services. Troubleshoot technical issues, assist users, and uphold compliance with security standards while managing inf...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $138K *

Join us to support and maintain a secure IT environment, ensuring reliable systems and user services. You'll troubleshoot issues, assist users, and uphold compliance while managing infrastructure and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join our IT team as you address daily technical issues, enhance support standards, and maintain our office infrastructure. Play a vital role in user management and systems administration in a hands-on...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role ensuring the stability and security of enterprise collaboration platforms. Leverage your expertise in hybrid environments to enhance infrastructure systems and sup...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $264K *

Transform the future of digital customer success by designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance developer efficiency and ensure high-quality software deli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing hands-on IT support, managing day-to-day operations, and enhancing cybersecurity measures in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Collaborate closely with coll...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.