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.

Lead Electrician

Company: Averro

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Oct 03, 2025

Must have a driver’s license and reliable transportation. Projects undertaken will include a wide range of electrical projects including vessel shore power work…

Unarmed Security - PT Swing

Company: Platinum Security

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 03, 2025

Respond promptly and professionally to incidents as needed. At least 1 year of security experience required. \**_*MUST HAVE VALID GUARD CARD AND CPR*_.

Environmental Services Lead

Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital

Location: Cypress, TX

Posted Oct 03, 2025

One year of progressive responsibility in Environmental Services or related field preferred. Follows department process for room cleaning and discharge…

Environmental Services Technician

Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital

Location: Cypress, TX

Posted Oct 03, 2025

At Houston Methodist, the Environmental Services (EVS) Technician position performs a variety of general as well as moderately complex cleaning tasks in…

Construction Laborer

Company: Primoris Renewable Energy

Location: Glendale, AZ

Posted Oct 03, 2025

Exposure to: extreme heat or cold; humidity, rain, and other weather conditions; loud noise from tools and machinery; potential chemical exposure.

Unarmed Security - PT Morning

Company: Platinum Security

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 03, 2025

Respond promptly and professionally to incidents as needed. At least 1 year of security experience required. \**_*MUST HAVE VALID GUARD CARD AND CPR*_.

Maintenance Handyman with Master Plumbing Skills

Company: Renaissance Management

Location: New York, NY

Posted Oct 03, 2025

Looking for a self-starter type that can “own” work-orders and maintenance tasks. Basic hand tool use; such as drills, screw-guns, jigsaws, circular saws, tape…

Environmental Services Technician (Nights)

Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital

Location: Cypress, TX

Posted Oct 03, 2025

At Houston Methodist, the Environmental Services (EVS) Technician position performs a variety of general as well as moderately complex cleaning tasks in…

Nuclear Pharmacist - Floating

Company: Cardinal Health

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Oct 03, 2025

Valid Pharmacist’s license in Texas, or able to obtain a valid license. Must hold a valid driver's license in the state in which the pharmacy is located.

Steel Fabricator/Welder

Company: Composite Steel, Inc.

Location: Melrose Park, IL

Posted Oct 03, 2025

Proficient in reading shop drawings/blueprints. We are looking for a skilled Welder/Fabricator who can read blueprints, perform layout, and fabricate steel…

Unarmed Security Officer- Mesa, AZ - FLEX

Company: Marksman Security LLC

Location: Mesa, AZ

Posted Oct 03, 2025

Acknowledge and greet all guests in a prompt and courteous manner. Respond to calls of distress, alarms and or emergencies such as fire, injuries or presence of…

Staff Cloud Engineer

Company: Fox Corporation

Location: Tempe, AZ

Posted Oct 03, 2025

FOX’s Media & Broadcast Cloud Engineering team is hiring a Staff Cloud Engineer with a strong engineering background to program elegant cloud infrastructure…

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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