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.

CNC Lathe Operator GRAVE SHIFT

Company: C&H Enterprises

Location: Fremont, CA

Posted Sep 18, 2025

401(k) matching (*25% matching - no cap*). Keep machine tools in clean and working order. The activities include safe operation of CNC equipment, saws, grinders…

Robotic Welding Technician

Company: TPI Staffing, Inc

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Sep 18, 2025

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols. Familiarity with fixture design considerations for robotic welding.

CNC Horizontal Vertical Set Up Machinist SWING SHIFT

Company: C&H Enterprises

Location: Fremont, CA

Posted Sep 18, 2025

Confer with Team Leaders and Programmers regarding drawings, sketches, and design data of a part to determine dimension and configuration of tool path(s).

CNC Jr. Operator GRAVE SHIFT

Company: C&H Enterprises

Location: Fremont, CA

Posted Sep 18, 2025

Keep machine tools in clean and working order. The activities include safe operation of CNC equipment, saws, grinders, sanders, fixtures, hand tools and…

Day Porter Janitor

Company: Summit Commercial Cleaning Services

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Posted Sep 18, 2025

The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in various facilities, ensuring a welcoming environment for employees and…

SOC Analyst [JOB ID 20250918]

Company: Phoenix Cyber

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Posted Sep 18, 2025

Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) certification or CompTIA CySA+ AND (within 6 months of hire) any from the CSSP Analyst, Infrastructure Support, or IR from the…

Housekeeper

Company: radar Recovery Center

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Sep 18, 2025

Clean the rooms and surrounding areas in a timely manner. Clean hallways, stairwells, bathrooms, and break rooms. Take out garbage and recycling.

CNC Lathe Operator SWING SHIFT

Company: C&H Enterprises

Location: Fremont, CA

Posted Sep 18, 2025

401(k) matching (*25% matching - no cap*). Keep machine tools in clean and working order. The activities include safe operation of CNC equipment, saws, grinders…

CNC Jr. Operator SWING SHIFT

Company: C&H Enterprises

Location: Fremont, CA

Posted Sep 18, 2025

List Tools used for job: Standard tool box items and Inspection tools. Keep machine tools in clean and working order. Experience in a manufacturing setting.

CNC Horizontal Vertical Set Up Machinist GRAVE SHIFT

Company: C&H Enterprises

Location: Fremont, CA

Posted Sep 18, 2025

Confer with Team Leaders and Programmers regarding drawings, sketches, and design data of a part to determine dimension and configuration of tool path(s).

Truck Driver Class A/Equipment Operator

Company: Fritch Forest Products

Location: Snohomish, WA

Posted Sep 18, 2025

We are looking to hire a class A CDL driver. Responsible for hauling a wide variety of products using a flatbed trailer or a live floor trailer from lumber to…

SOC Analyst [JOB ID 20250918]

Company: Phoenix Cyber

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Posted Sep 18, 2025

Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) certification or CompTIA CySA+ AND (within 6 months of hire) any from the CSSP Analyst, Infrastructure Support, or IR from the…

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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