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.

Food Fanatic Chef

Company: US Foods, Inc.

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Posted Sep 14, 2025

Must possess prior experience in the design and facilitation of training programs to large and varied audiences, with the aim of, driving innovation and sales…

Chef de Partie

Company: Choi's

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Sep 14, 2025

Hey there, Chef Choi here. Hope you’re doing well and absolutely crushing it in life. We need you. Choi’s is a Korean-American restaurant coming up on our…

Creative Lead - Video & Design Content

Company: Apple

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Sep 13, 2025

Curiosity and passion for design - with a keen awareness of the evolving landscape of available tools, technologies, resources, and trends.

Welder / 2nd shift

Company: Conexwest Shipping Containers

Location: Ferris, TX

Posted Sep 15, 2025

Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.

PART TIME SEASONAL SALES ASSOCIATE - DOMAIN

Company: Dr Martens

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Sep 15, 2025

Processing sales transactions accurately and promptly, meeting cash register systems requirements. Cleaning and maintaining retail store front, stock room, and…

$24 to $28 hr. State of New York. Armed Security Officer Seasonal Work Starts In September & October

Company: ABA Protection Inc

Location: Bronx, NY

Posted Sep 13, 2025

Implement militarized strategies in alignment with company protocols. Proven experience in surveillance and security operations.

General Labor

Company: Harcon Precision Metals

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Sep 15, 2025

Their duties include loading and unloading tools or raw materials, assembling scaffolding or other pieces of equipment and digging or filling in pits throughout…

Courtesy Security Officer

Company: Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Sep 15, 2025

Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.

Janitorial Worker

Company: CAN-AM ELITE BADMINTON

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Sep 14, 2025

You will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and organization of our badminton gym. Perform cleaning tasks across the badminton facility…

Mold Machine Operator 2nd shift

Company: S & C Electric Company

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 13, 2025

You will frequently use hand and power tools such as knives, scrapers, engravers and air-impact tools. Use hand tools like files, hammer, scrapper, air nozzle…

DC Truck Driver-Compton

Company: Kroger Supply Chain

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 15, 2025

Valid Commercial Class A CDL driver’s license. 1 year’s active driving experience with one year’s doubles experience or equivalent combination of education and…

Lead Preschool Teacher

Company: Prescolaire

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Posted Sep 13, 2025

Keeps accurate, regularly updated records of each student’s developmental milestones and/or progress and provides parents with daily updates on student progress…

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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