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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.

Environmental Services Representative

Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital

Location: Cypress, TX

Posted Oct 03, 2025

This position performs a variety of general cleaning tasks in assigned areas to provide a safe and attractive environment for patients, guests, and staff in…

Welder

Company: Bloom Energy

Location: Fremont, CA

Posted Oct 03, 2025

Fabricate components for use in a solid oxide fuel cell electrical power generator. H.S. diploma or equivalent technical/military training preferred.

Overnight Security Vehicle Patrol

Company: S3 Security

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Posted Oct 03, 2025

Criminal Justice Academy Graduate / College degree in Criminal Justice or a similar field. These officers must be capable of repetitive sitting, standing,…

Maintenance Electrician

Company: Bakkavor USA

Location: Carson, CA

Posted Oct 03, 2025

Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical equipment issues. The Maintenance Electrician – Automation is responsible for maintaining, repairing, installing,…

Lead Electrician - Commercial Refrigeration (Travel Position)

Company: Aggregate Trades

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Posted Oct 03, 2025

Valid state driver's license required. Journeyman’s license and/or 10+ years of commercial electrical experience required.

Research Data Scientist - Anesthesiology Academics

Company: CEDARS-SINAI

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 03, 2025

Leads discussions with senior and/or lead research data scientists and principal investigators to identify areas where data science can best be applied to…

Cleanroom Cleaner

Company: ABM Industries

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Oct 03, 2025

Stocking of uniforms, protective gear, and miscellaneous items to distribute to cleanroom, gowning rooms, and controlled areas daily.

Registered Nurse 12HR, Per Diem, Psychiatric - ICU

Company: Huntington Hospital

Location: Pasadena, CA

Posted Oct 03, 2025

Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). Reports all violations and all patient complaints to…

Environmental Services Representative (Evenings)

Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital

Location: Cypress, TX

Posted Oct 03, 2025

This position performs a variety of general cleaning tasks in assigned areas to provide a safe and attractive environment for patients, guests, and staff in…

Warehouse Vault Attendant

Company: GardaWorld Cash

Location: Long Island City, NY

Posted Oct 03, 2025

We provide our clients with solutions in every phase of their cash supply chain, including secured transportation, cash management, cash vault processing,…

Sous Chef

Company: Tinys No 5

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Oct 03, 2025

The incumbent will be working in a restaurant setting, on the floor with guests, in the kitchen and dish area. Assists Executive Chef in maintaining foods cost.

Registered Nurse Per Diem - Urgent - Care - Los Feliz - 10-Hour Days

Company: CEDARS-SINAI

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 03, 2025

Valid CA RN license required. Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required (Certification…

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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