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.

Journeyman Electrician

Company: Campisano Electric, Inc.

Location: Bronx, NY

Posted Sep 25, 2025

Must own your own hand tools. Ability to use a wide variety of electrician tools and techniques. Applicants must have strong work ethic and want to advance…

Custodian

Company: Bexar County

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Sep 25, 2025

Constantly operates tools and equipment. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Special Event Security Officer - 10/03 & 10/04

Company: Proteus Protective Services

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Posted Sep 25, 2025

Any candidate looking to drive an agency vehicle must have a valid drivers license and will need to provide a copy of their DMV Driving record or consent to a…

Per Diem Pharmacist

Company: Kindred Hospital Philadelphia

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Posted Sep 25, 2025

Current state license in good standing. Medication ordered is appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function and disease state.

Milling Operator

Company: Kerns Manufacturing Corporation

Location: Long Island City, NY

Posted Sep 25, 2025

Job Title:* Milling Entry and Experienced / Milling Department. Entry Level Pay: *$25.42 To $26.59. Experience Level Pay:* $26.59 To $30.13.

Retail Sales Associate - New York New York

Company: MGM Resorts

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Posted Sep 25, 2025

As a key part of our guest experience, you’ll engage with guests warmly, maintain our high brand standards, and ensure every visit to our retail space is…

Carpenter/Form Setter

Company: Zachry Construction Corporation

Location: Pasadena, TX

Posted Sep 25, 2025

Carpenters/Form Setters utilize their own tools and work efficiently and safely. You must have your own hand tools, such as a hammer, pouch, level, 8” crescent…

CNC Machinist

Company: Kerns Manufacturing Corporation

Location: Long Island City, NY

Posted Sep 25, 2025

Job Title:* CNC Entry and Experienced / CNC Department. Entry Level Pay: *$25.42 To $26.59. Experience Level Pay:* $26.59 To $30.13.

Janitor (Skilled Nursing Facility)

Company: Eastland Sub-Acute & Rehabilitation Center

Location: El Monte, CA

Posted Sep 25, 2025

Follows all universal precautions and infection control procedures and can answer Department of Health on proper isolation precautions.

CNC Operator- 3rd Shift

Company: 5TH AXIS INC

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Sep 25, 2025

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

Registered Nurse (RN)-PACU

Company: ERP International, LLC

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Sep 25, 2025

Registered Nurse (PACU) – Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA*. Full-Time | $44–$82/hr | No Weekends or Holidays*. Why You’ll Love It*.

Instructional Products - Instructional Designer

Company: Apple

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Sep 25, 2025

Experience in information design, user experience design, data analysis, usability testing, human interface design, and/or prototyping.

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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