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.

Sr Staff Software Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Designs, develops, implements, verifies and tests algorithms and software and simulation tools to perform guidance, navigation and control of aircraft,…

Project Manager - Owners Rep

Company: CDO Group, Inc

Location: Oak Park, IL

Posted Oct 01, 2025

The primary role of a Project Manager is to carefully plan each phase of the project, create benchmarks and KPIs to ensure awareness, distribute resources to…

Modeling & Simulation Software Engineer 3 (AHT)

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

BS degree in software engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, systems engineering, or a related field is required with 5 years of experience or an MS…

Utilities Plumber

Company: UC San Diego

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Required to hold a California driver's license, have a driving record in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer…

Staff Software Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Experience with model-based system engineering tools (Cameo). Present your ideas to internal and external groups; lead proposal activities; and represent…

Staff Embedded Software Engineer (SkillBridge)

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance are required. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Principal / Sr. Principal Software Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while…

Software Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Experience with Git-based or other software configuration management tools. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation,…

M&S Software Process & Build Engineer 2 or 3 (AHT)

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

BS degree in software engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, systems engineering, or a related field is required with 2 years of experience or an MS…

Armed Security Guard 2nd Shift - Dallas $19/hour

Company: Twin City Security

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Must have or be willing to obtain OC spray and handcuff certification. Must already possess your own handgun and duty gear (duty belt, holster, mags, flashlight…

Principal/Embedded Software Engineer (SkillBridge)

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance are required. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Clinical/Staff Pharmacist- PRN, Nights- Mercy Fitzgerald

Company: Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic

Location: Darby, PA

Posted Oct 01, 2025

BLS and ACLS certification before completion of orientation (will be provided if cannot provide upon hire). This position is for pharmacists with experience in…

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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