IT Operations Manager Jobs in California
IT Operations Manager jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, with strong demand across the technology, finance, healthcare, and defense sectors and openings at every level from junior IT operations roles through senior director positions. The heaviest hiring concentrates in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where major employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Salesforce, and Northrop Grumman have deep, lasting IT operations footprints. Cloud infrastructure management, cybersecurity operations, and enterprise service delivery are the most sought-after specialties in California listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Senior Data Center Engineer with a robust background in data center operations and field engineering to lead the design, implementation, monitoring, and day-to-day maintenance of our data center facilities.
In this role, you will be responsible for the Design, Analysis, Operation and Maintenance of critical infrastructure facilities. You will work closely with our engineering and infrastructure teams to support core infrastructure services, corporate applications, and AI workloads.
What You'll Do
- Ensure all datacenter resources are properly monitored, accessible, and provide automated alerting when things go wrong
- Manage hot spares for all production hosts & services
- Perform intermediate level remote hands role in troubleshooting of hardware, OS & network issues
- Keep track of rack level space & power utilization and capture data in a centralized location
- Perform daily visible inspection and proactively inform issues to the relevant asset owners
- Responsible for creating and maintaining detailed and comprehensive documentation and diagrams
- Coordinate vendor visits for project & part replacements
- Track & maintain logs for hardware arrival & dispatch in/out of the data center
What You'll Bring
- Working knowledge of datacenter, network, and compute deployments at scale
- Working knowledge of SNMP, rPDUs, UPS systems, BMS systems, etc.
- Demonstrable programming and/or scripting skills with Python, Bash
- Intermediate level knowledge of networking concepts, topology & protocols
- Intermediate level system admin skills in managing Windows & Linux systems
- Experience in creating & maintaining setup diagrams, system hand-over, inventory & spares management documentation
- Experience managing hardware install, troubleshooting & parts replacement tasks
- Regularly lift and or move items up to 40 pounds and participate in group lifts for heavier items
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Senior Data Center Engineer with a robust background in data center operations and field engineering to lead the design, implementation, monitoring, and day-to-day maintenance of our data center facilities.
In this role, you will be responsible for the Design, Analysis, Operation and Maintenance of critical infrastructure facilities. You will work closely with our engineering and infrastructure teams to support core infrastructure services, corporate applications, and AI workloads.
What You'll Do
- Ensure all datacenter resources are properly monitored, accessible, and provide automated alerting when things go wrong
- Manage hot spares for all production hosts & services
- Perform intermediate level remote hands role in troubleshooting of hardware, OS & network issues
- Keep track of rack level space & power utilization and capture data in a centralized location
- Perform daily visible inspection and proactively inform issues to the relevant asset owners
- Responsible for creating and maintaining detailed and comprehensive documentation and diagrams
- Coordinate vendor visits for project & part replacements
- Track & maintain logs for hardware arrival & dispatch in/out of the data center
What You'll Bring
- Working knowledge of datacenter, network, and compute deployments at scale
- Working knowledge of SNMP, rPDUs, UPS systems, BMS systems, etc.
- Demonstrable programming and/or scripting skills with Python, Bash
- Intermediate level knowledge of networking concepts, topology & protocols
- Intermediate level system admin skills in managing Windows & Linux systems
- Experience in creating & maintaining setup diagrams, system hand-over, inventory & spares management documentation
- Experience managing hardware install, troubleshooting & parts replacement tasks
- Regularly lift and or move items up to 40 pounds and participate in group lifts for heavier items
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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- Retail
- Technology & Software
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Science & Research
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in IT operations manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a closely related field
- Five or more years of progressive IT infrastructure or systems operations experience
- Demonstrated experience managing enterprise cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Relevant certifications such as ITIL, CompTIA Network+, or PMP recognized by California employers
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional IT teams and vendor relationships in large organizations
- Experience with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow and familiarity with California data-privacy compliance requirements
IT Operations Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an it operations manager in California?
Most candidates reach this role by earning a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related discipline, then building several years of hands-on experience in systems administration, network operations, or IT support. California employers widely value ITIL Foundation certification for process knowledge and cloud platform credentials from AWS, Microsoft, or Google. Progressing through roles such as IT systems administrator or IT team lead within large California technology companies, health systems, or financial institutions is the most common path.
How much do IT operations managers make in California?
IT operations managers in California earn a median of about $124,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,370 for the lowest 10% to over $293,810 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire it operations managers in California?
Employers hiring it operations managers in California right now include SmartStop Self Storage, Tesla, and RadNet, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of global technology headquarters, large health systems, and defense contractors means consistent, year-round demand for experienced IT operations professionals across the state.
Which California cities have the most it operations manager jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Foster City account for the most it operations manager openings in California. The Bay Area's density of enterprise technology companies and financial services firms drives the largest share of demand, while Los Angeles draws heavily from entertainment, healthcare, and aerospace employers, and San Diego's strong defense and biotech industries support steady hiring in that corridor.
Are there remote it operations manager jobs in California?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely analytical roles because IT operations managers frequently oversee on-site infrastructure, data centers, and hands-on technical teams. About 26% of it operations manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements being more common than fully remote. Strategic oversight, vendor management, and policy functions within the role tend to be most compatible with remote work.
How can I get hired as an it operations manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a junior IT support, systems administrator, or help desk analyst role at a large California employer, then building toward operations management from within. Major California health systems, technology companies, and state agencies regularly hire IT analysts and associate systems engineers at the entry level. Earning an ITIL Foundation certification and completing a cloud platform credential while in a support role signals readiness to move into an operations supervisory track and gives candidates a clear competitive edge in California listings.
Where can I find and apply to it operations manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to it operations manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across the technology, healthcare, finance, and defense sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each one.
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