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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.

Welder (2nd Shift, Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 11pm)

Company: Siemens Energy, Inc.

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to understand welding requirements and specifications.

Master Welder

Company: Celeros Flow Technology

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Must have knowledge of the use of both acetylene and electrical welding equipment, welding standards and trade procedures, processes, and techniques.

Residential Senior HVAC Tech

Company: ARS-Rescue Rooter

Location: Lombard, IL

Posted Oct 01, 2025

All candidates are required to undergo pre-employment drug screen, background checks, and must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Electrician Journeyperson (3rd Shift)

Company: BAE Systems

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable…

Commis Chef

Company: Nukha Llc

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, including washing dishes, utensils, and work surfaces. Dispose of kitchen waste and follow recycling procedures.

Registered Nurse Manager

Company: Saint Francis Hospital

Location: Evanston, IL

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Must have a current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse. Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting.

Graving Dock Shore Electrician II

Company: EPSILON SYSTEMS

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Job Summary: The position will without more than normal supervision provide maintenance, repair and technical support on shore based graving dock electrical…

Electrician & Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Company: NOV

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Electrical license, electrical controls experience and/or certification. This role will also assist with operational activities that support the manufacturing…

Onboarding Account Management ICAM Zero Trust Analyst

Company: Peraton

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Translate complex technical requirements into clear, non-technical language to ensure a smooth onboarding process. Able to obtain Public Trust clearance.

CNC Operator- 3rd Shift

Company: 5TH Axis Inc

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Reliability and ability to listen and follow instruction. 401K with up to 4% matching. Ability to read blueprints and highly proficient at dimensioning/…

Clinical Pharmacist

Company: Amerita

Location: Woodridge, IL

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Provides consultation and answer inquiries from patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding drugs and their use.

CNC Lathe Operator; 1st shift 5:00am-3:30pm; $27-$29/hr.

Company: Stanley Black & Decker

Location: Fullerton, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Ability to set-up a CNC lathe (including work holding, kitting of tools, touching off of tools/establishing offsets, reading of manufacturing drawings, and…

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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