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.

Building Attendant II

Company: University of Texas at Austin

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Sep 13, 2025

May work around electrical and mechanical hazards. Demonstrated ability to work independently, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member and…

MIG Welder

Company: Midway Staffing

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Posted Sep 12, 2025

1–2 years of MIG welding experience required (no certification necessary). Operate various electric and pneumatic tools, including cordless drills, die grinders…

Graphic Designer

Company: 6th Avenue Restaurant Group

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 12, 2025

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and design tools (e.g., Figma, Canva). The ideal candidate will have a strong background…

Explosives Dog Handler – MUST OWN TRAINED SHEPHERD OR MALINOIS (Short Term/On-call)

Company: GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Sep 12, 2025

The EDC Handler shall obtain and maintain any state security officer licensing requirements. Possess a state Firearms licensure. Must be a US citizen.

Production Operator

Company: Artivion, Inc.

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Sep 12, 2025

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a GMP…

RN Internal Medicine Days

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Sep 12, 2025

Specialized field of study should be nursing. Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.

Executive Chef

Company: Biryani Express

Location: Pearland, TX

Posted Sep 13, 2025

Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar leadership role within the culinary field. Develop and design innovative menus that reflect current…

Pharmacy Administrative Specialist, Evenings

Company: Houston Methodist West Hospital

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Sep 12, 2025

Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited post-graduate year one (PGY1) and year two (PGY2) residency training programs or equivalent professional experience…

Junior Production Designer

Company: MJ Holding Company LLC

Location: Bridgeview, IL

Posted Sep 12, 2025

A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or a related field is required. This role is responsible for assisting the Creative Services team…

Mechatronics Engineer

Company: Sunshine Minting

Location: Henderson, NV

Posted Sep 12, 2025

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to implement complex systems that integrate mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering…

Electrician

Company: Fairway Staffing Inc.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Sep 13, 2025

Employee exercises technical independence in determining work methods and procedures and receives assignments orally or through written instructions which may…

Security Patrol Officer (FT)

Company: GuardTexas

Location: Richardson, TX

Posted Sep 12, 2025

Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences…

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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