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.

Unarmed Retail Security Officer

Company: Per Mar Security Services

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 22, 2025

. The selected individual will patrol and secure assigned premises as well as identify risks to staff and patrons. Are you looking to change careers?

Security Officer - Auto Patrol

Company: Allied Universal

Location: Fremont, CA

Posted Oct 22, 2025

A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only. Possession of a Guard Card or relevant license is preferred.

Overnight Security/First Responder

Company: LCS

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Oct 22, 2025

Respond to apartment pendant alarm and pull cord emergency calls, and assists as a First Responder as needed. We are looking for associates to provide five‐star…

Unarmed Security Officer - Flex

Company: Prosegur

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Oct 22, 2025

Clean driving record and valid driver license. Interact with clients, visitors, employees, and the public in a professional manner.

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (FT/Nights)

Company: KMA Talent Finders LLC - Hospital Confidential

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Oct 22, 2025

*Licensure:* Active *Registered Nurse license in Texas* or active *multi-state compact RN license* (must be clear of stipulations or disciplinary actions).

Janitor/Cleaner

Company: Paper Moon Event Hall

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 22, 2025

Occasionally open the venue and greet renters and/or secure it at the end of the night. We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Event Hall Cleaning &…

Unarmed Security - PT Morning

Company: Platinum Security

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 22, 2025

Respond promptly and professionally to incidents as needed. At least 1 year of security experience required. \**_*MUST HAVE VALID GUARD CARD AND CPR*_.

Pharmacist - FT - Eves - Pharmacy @ MV

Company: El Camino Hospital

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posted Oct 22, 2025

Under direction and subject to state and federal laws and regulations and professional practice standards governing the practice of pharmacy in the State of…

Porter - Lincoln park

Company: Levain Bakery

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 22, 2025

Wash, sanitize, restock dishes, trays, baking tools, and other supplies. Strong attention to detail and high standards for cleaning, maintaining cleanliness in…

Machine Operator I (Swing Shift)

Company: Unicity USA Inc

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Posted Oct 22, 2025

Minimum of 1 year of food/dietary supplement manufacturing experience. Operates multiple processes on high speed automated or semi-automated manufacturing…

Unarmed Security - PT Swing

Company: Platinum Security

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Oct 22, 2025

Respond promptly and professionally to incidents as needed. At least 1 year of security experience required. \**_*MUST HAVE VALID GUARD CARD AND CPR*_.

Security Officer - Patrol Driver Clearance Required

Company: Allied Universal

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Oct 22, 2025

A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only. A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver 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.

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