Night Shift Jobs

312,448 open positions · Updated daily

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.

BAYLOR DAYS Security Officer

Company: Mental Health Resource Center

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Operates switchboard for incoming calls between 5:00pm and 8:00pm for the facility Monday through Friday and all day on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist--full time, days (hybrid)—Penn Medicine

Company: Penn Medicine

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future…

Registered Nurse, Plastic Surgery Clinic

Company: Loyola University Health System

Location: Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification). Develops and implements individualized care plans based on these assessments.

CNC Machine Operators-All Levels

Company: Strange Engineering

Location: Morton Grove, IL

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Familiar and able to read blueprints and use measuring instruments. Operate multiple machines when needed. Experience with Mazak or Okuma machines preferred.

Kitchen Supervisor | Canyon's Grill

Company: Omni Hotels & Resorts

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Partnering with F&B management, this individual is responsible for creating schedules, executing orders, and ensuring a quality experience for hotel guests.

Apprentice plumber with prior experience or knowledge/residntal/journey

Company: Professional plumbing

Location: Lynnwood, WA

Posted Aug 14, 2025

One having their own tools helps as well, a valid driver license, one that can work long hours and outdoors. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Commission.

Data Analyst IV

Company: Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information…

HPT*** - Welder 2nd shift

Company: Chromalloy

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Aug 14, 2025

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy…

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.

Related Pages