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.

Installation Technician

Company: California Closets CCO

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Sep 05, 2025

Must maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record. Maintain shop tools and equipment in safe working order (tools are provided).

Director of Internal Audit

Company: Baptist Health

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Posted Sep 05, 2025

Leading the annual and ongoing risk assessment process, developing, and managing the audit plan. Foster strong relationships with operational and clinical…

Manual Lathe Machinist II

Company: American Roller Company

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 05, 2025

Along the way, you’ll develop technical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills that open doors. Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical drawings and follow…

Carpenter (Door Repair Specialist)

Company: The University of Texas at Austin Facilities Services

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Sep 05, 2025

Associate degree in technical field. Repairs and installs emergency exit hardware, ceiling tile, walls (sheet rock, masonry, etc.), doors, automated doors, and…

Nursing Supervisor - Registered Nurse

Company: Country Hills Post Acute

Location: El Cajon, CA

Posted Sep 05, 2025

Current California nursing license (RN). You will also assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident, in…

3rd Shift Building Engineer

Company: HVAC Recruitment

Location: Fremont, CA

Posted Sep 05, 2025

Training or certification in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with HVAC systems, building automation, and general MEP…

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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