Night Shift Jobs

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Night shift tech positions are booming, driven by the need for 24/7 uptime in cloud services, cybersecurity, and data center operations. With 2,642 open listings, recruiters are actively seeking candidates ready to work evenings, nights, and weekends to keep global infrastructure running smoothly.

These roles span across DevOps engineering, Network Operations Center (NOC) monitoring, incident response, cloud support, and data center management. Typical responsibilities include real‑time system monitoring, rapid incident triage, patch management, automation scripting, and hand‑off documentation to ensure seamless transitions between shifts.

Salary transparency is critical for night shift professionals because shift differentials and overtime policies vary widely. Knowing the exact pay range helps candidates evaluate the financial trade‑off of irregular hours and negotiate competitively, ensuring they are rewarded fairly for their vital work.

LVN/LPT/RN - Mental Health

Company: Alter Management

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 04, 2025

Current LVN, LPT, or RN license in California — active and in good standing (no board actions). Direct Client Support Build rapport, answer health-related…

Sous Chef

Company: The Smith

Location: New York, NY

Posted Oct 04, 2025

Provides feedback and guidance focusing on support and hospitality, ensuring that all team members have the tools to succeed. 401K plan with company match.

KITCHEN MANAGER

Company: Jimbo's

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 04, 2025

The Kitchen Manager ensures 100% compliance with established processes, while driving financial results, providing strong leadership, and developing a high-…

Unarmed Security Officer *FLEX ON CALL* ARLINGTON/EULESS

Company: Clarion Security Llc

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Oct 04, 2025

Obtain, hold, and maintain a Valid guard card/license, as required in the state for which you are applying. Work in various environments such as cold weather,…

Staff Accountant (FT)

Company: Bst Senior Living West Inc

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Oct 04, 2025

A valid Texas drivers license. Performs bank reconciliation for multiple bank accounts to include credit card transactions and zero balance accounts.

Workplace Coordinator

Company: Tesla

Location: Henderson, NV

Posted Oct 04, 2025

In conjunction with other WP representatives, assist with WP process creation, implementation and maintenance. Create and manage WO through a 3rd party system.

Security Officer - Armed Patrol Driver

Company: Allied Universal

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Oct 04, 2025

Must have a valid driver's license in the state where the job is located and meet Allied Universal driver policy requirements for driving positions.

Security Officer

Company: Westin Las Vegas

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Posted Oct 04, 2025

Assist guests to their rooms or assist guest’s w/entry into their rooms according to hotel standards. High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a…

Unarmed Security Officer *FLEX ON CALL* EAST DALLAS/GARLAND

Company: Clarion Security Llc

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Oct 04, 2025

Obtain, hold, and maintain a Valid guard card/license, as required in the state for which you are applying. Work in various environments such as cold weather,…

PART TIME NIGHT TRASH PORTER - $20-$65 per day, $400-$1300 per month! TRUCK REQUIRED!

Company: Greenway Waste & Recycling

Location: Westmont, IL

Posted Oct 04, 2025

Have independence and work on your own in an active setting. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color,…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for night shift tech roles by seniority?
Entry‑level night shift DevOps or NOC technicians earn between $70,000 and $90,000 annually, mid‑level professionals earn $90,000 to $120,000, and senior engineers or managers typically see $120,000 to $160,000, depending on geographic location and industry specialization.
Which skills and certifications are most valuable for night shift positions?
Key skills include proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes for automation, along with strong incident‑response practices using PagerDuty or Opsgenie. Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, and Linux Foundation Certified Engineer are highly sought after for night shift roles that demand rapid problem resolution.
Can night shift tech jobs be remote, and how is on‑call coverage handled?
Many night shift positions allow remote work, but they require on‑call or virtual shift coverage. Employers often use tools like SolarWinds or Splunk for remote monitoring and schedule meetings through Teams or Slack to coordinate hand‑offs, ensuring continuous service without a physical presence.
What career progression paths exist for night shift tech professionals?
Typical trajectories move from NOC Technician to Incident Response Analyst, then to Cloud Operations Engineer, and eventually to roles such as Site Reliability Engineer or Technical Lead. Continuous learning in automation and cloud architecture opens doors to higher management positions overseeing 24/7 service delivery.
What industry trends are shaping the future of night shift tech roles?
Automation and AI‑driven incident response are reducing manual monitoring workload, while shift‑scheduling software improves workforce planning. The rise of edge computing and global SaaS platforms is creating new night shift roles that focus on real‑time data pipelines and distributed infrastructure maintenance.

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