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.

Chef de Cuisine

Company: The Smith

Location: New York, NY

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Uphold the highest standards of food safety, food handling , and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of staff and guests.

Local CDL-A Driver - 54371

Company: WillScot

Location: Monroe, WA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Truck Driver Requirements: CDL A license At least 21 years of age. At least 1 year of verifiable driver experience.

Executive Sous Chef

Company: The Smith

Location: New York, NY

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Upholding the highest standards of food safety, food handling and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of staff and guests.

Operations Fulfillment TPM - 2nd Shift, Project Kuiper

Company: Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Location: Kirkland, WA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Identify manufacturing risks and develop mitigation strategies. This is a highly technical role requiring experience with integrated hardware and software as…

Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care

Company: Rx relief

Location: Hollywood, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

An active California Pharmacist license is required. Collaborate with healthcare teams to design, implement, and monitor individualized medication therapy plans…

Registered Nurse II, Urgent Care Per Diem

Company: Sutter Health

Location: Los Gatos, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal…

Traveling Electrical Superintendent

Company: Talent Corporation

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Active state journeyman or master electrician license in the state of hire (or ability to obtain promptly). Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving…

Plumbing Technician

Company: Bert Normans Plumbing Inc.

Location: Yulee, FL

Posted Oct 01, 2025

MUST be able to pass regular drug testing; be open to background checks; and have a valid driver’s license and a relatively clean driving record.

TIG Welder - 2nd Shift

Company: EVS Metal

Location: Riverdale, NJ

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Possess technical know-how of welding equipment. Your primary responsibilities will include interpreting blueprints and executing precise welding tasks.

Sheet Metal Brake Operator

Company: Paradigm Manufacturing

Location: Hutto, TX

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Requires a moderate degree of experience in prior sheet metal manufacturing disciplines such as hardware installation, Punch Press operation, etc.

Robotic Welder

Company: EVS Metal

Location: Riverdale, NJ

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Welding certification (AWS, CWB, or equivalent) is a plus but not required. Previous experience as a robotic welder or in a similar manufacturing/welding role…

Powder Coat Operator - 2nd Shift

Company: EVS Metal - New Jersey Division

Location: Riverdale, NJ

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Must be able to read manufacturing technical drawing and interpret for masking and powder coating. Ability to read technical drawings.

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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