Remote System Operations Engineer Jobs
Remote system operations engineer jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams hiring for infrastructure monitoring, incident response, and platform reliability work. Industries from cloud services to financial technology and healthcare technology are bringing on remote system operations engineers. Employers hiring remotely right now include Allianz, KeyBank, and The AES. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 6+ Remote System Operations Engineer jobs
Hiring Manager: Joaquin R Sanchez
Job Abbreviation: JEM026_P3_E
Pay Grade: CDPJEM-53
Pay Range: $163,000.00 -$244,400.00
Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become an Test & System Operations Instructor, Senior Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this role, you’ll teach courses focused on Test Technician principles, establish clear learning objectives for each course, and deliver instruction in both the classroom and hands-on training environments. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of Test Technicians, shaping a highly skilled and safety-focused workforce.
As an Test & System Operations Instructor, Senior Specialist, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Responsibilities
- Facilitates training such as new hire, new to role, refresher, just-in time performance-based training, continuous education and/or performance support, to students within T&D (such as electrical construction, maintenance and operations) in a classroom or field training environment
- Participates as a subject matter expert to develop and maintain training curriculum, materials, performance support tools and assessments using the Systematic Approach to
- Training (SAT), focusing on safety protocols, work processes, new technologies, and procedures
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify training needs, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in T&D Training delivery (such as safety and compliance, new technology and equipment, and grid operations)
- Serves as a subject matter expert to provide guidance and support to trainees focusing on safety protocols, work processes, new technologies, and procedures related to transmission, distribution, and substation operations
- Administers and proctors classroom training tests and field assessments, determining pass/fail criteria and partnering with stakeholders to provide feedback to students in T&D training technical skills programs (such as lineman apprenticeship, substation operations, etc.)
- Partners with front-line employees and stakeholders to resolve training issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including annual safety and compliance training
- Participates in the development and execution of the technical training roadmap, strategic planning, and operational excellence initiatives, incorporating the latest industry trends and best practices. Organizes and oversees hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to reinforce learning objectives and provide practical experience with electrical equipment and tools
- Supports training delivery logistics and resources across multiple training locations, programs and systems on topics such as distribution construction and maintenance and electrical systems
- Partners with and supports front-line leaders with employee performance management activities. Serves as a mentor to help students navigate their education and career paths in their technical field
- Stays abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in T&D to incorporate relevant updates into training programs. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, approved work methods and company policies in all training activities, maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment for all participants
- A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Five or more years of experience in electric utility line work, training and/or instructional design.
- Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with relays in a field environment as test technician.
- Knowledge of SC&M functional policies and procedures.
- Bechelor's degree
- Subject matter expert for SCE technical training material.
Additional Information
- This position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
- Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
- The primary work location for this position is Alhambra.
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at AskHR@sce.com or (626) 302-3456 and select option 2.
Hiring Manager: Joaquin R Sanchez
Job Abbreviation: JEM026_P3_E
Pay Grade: CDPJEM-53
Pay Range: $163,000.00 -$244,400.00
Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become an Test & System Operations Instructor, Senior Specialist at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this role, you’ll teach courses focused on Test Technician principles, establish clear learning objectives for each course, and deliver instruction in both the classroom and hands-on training environments. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of Test Technicians, shaping a highly skilled and safety-focused workforce.
As an Test & System Operations Instructor, Senior Specialist, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Responsibilities
- Facilitates training such as new hire, new to role, refresher, just-in time performance-based training, continuous education and/or performance support, to students within T&D (such as electrical construction, maintenance and operations) in a classroom or field training environment
- Participates as a subject matter expert to develop and maintain training curriculum, materials, performance support tools and assessments using the Systematic Approach to
- Training (SAT), focusing on safety protocols, work processes, new technologies, and procedures
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify training needs, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in T&D Training delivery (such as safety and compliance, new technology and equipment, and grid operations)
- Serves as a subject matter expert to provide guidance and support to trainees focusing on safety protocols, work processes, new technologies, and procedures related to transmission, distribution, and substation operations
- Administers and proctors classroom training tests and field assessments, determining pass/fail criteria and partnering with stakeholders to provide feedback to students in T&D training technical skills programs (such as lineman apprenticeship, substation operations, etc.)
- Partners with front-line employees and stakeholders to resolve training issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including annual safety and compliance training
- Participates in the development and execution of the technical training roadmap, strategic planning, and operational excellence initiatives, incorporating the latest industry trends and best practices. Organizes and oversees hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises to reinforce learning objectives and provide practical experience with electrical equipment and tools
- Supports training delivery logistics and resources across multiple training locations, programs and systems on topics such as distribution construction and maintenance and electrical systems
- Partners with and supports front-line leaders with employee performance management activities. Serves as a mentor to help students navigate their education and career paths in their technical field
- Stays abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in T&D to incorporate relevant updates into training programs. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, approved work methods and company policies in all training activities, maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment for all participants
- A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Five or more years of experience in electric utility line work, training and/or instructional design.
- Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with relays in a field environment as test technician.
- Knowledge of SC&M functional policies and procedures.
- Bechelor's degree
- Subject matter expert for SCE technical training material.
Additional Information
- This position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
- Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
- The primary work location for this position is Alhambra.
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at AskHR@sce.com or (626) 302-3456 and select option 2.
See All 6 Remote System Operations Engineer Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsRemote System Operations Engineer Job Market
Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote system operations engineer jobs.
- Proficiency with Linux or Unix operating systems in production environments
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Hands-on knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, Grafana, or Splunk
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote System Operations Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote system operations engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search the current roles, find the ones that match your stack and availability, and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings mixed in.
Show async communication skills concretely
Remote system operations engineers are judged on how clearly they write incident reports, runbooks, and status updates. Include examples of documentation you've written, postmortems you've authored, or on-call handoff notes in your application materials to demonstrate this.
Prove remote-ready tooling in your resume
Name the specific tools your remote work depends on: PagerDuty or Opsgenie for alerting, Terraform or Pulumi for infrastructure-as-code, Datadog, Grafana, or Prometheus for observability. Remote hiring managers scan for these to confirm you won't need onboarding from scratch.
Prepare for async-heavy remote interviews
Many remote-first companies run system operations engineer interviews across multiple async rounds, including written take-homes or recorded video responses. Practice explaining incident response decisions and architecture trade-offs in writing, not just out loud, before your first interview.
Remote System Operations Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote system operations engineer job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed engineering teams, since they have the tooling and culture to onboard system operations engineers without an office. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear async written communication, and hands-on experience with monitoring platforms, incident management workflows, and infrastructure-as-code tools. Candidates who can document runbooks, contribute to on-call rotations independently, and show comfort with tools like PagerDuty, Terraform, or Datadog stand out in remote hiring pipelines.
Which companies hire remote system operations engineers?
Remote system operations engineer roles are posted by Allianz, KeyBank, and The AES and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first technology firms, cloud-native companies, and distributed teams in software, financial services, and healthcare technology that run 24/7 infrastructure and need operations coverage across time zones.
Can you get a remote system operations engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you're expected to troubleshoot independently without someone nearby to ask. Companies most likely to hire junior remote system operations engineers are smaller remote-first startups and managed service providers. A home lab, cloud certifications like AWS or Google Cloud, and documented contributions to open-source monitoring or automation projects can substitute for formal job history and show you can work without hand-holding.
Do you need a degree for remote system operations engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated skills than credentials, particularly for system operations engineers who can show real infrastructure work. Certifications in cloud platforms, Linux administration, or network operations often carry as much weight as a degree. A portfolio of automation scripts, incident postmortems, or on-call experience from personal or contract work can open doors that a degree alone would not.
See All 6 Remote System Operations Engineer Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Jobs