How to Build a Career in IT Operations & Infrastructure (VP Explains)

Want to build a successful career in IT Operations & Infrastructure?   In this episode of TechJobber, Chris sits down with a VP of Technology Operations responsible for hiring across Cloud, DevOps, Networking, Systems Engineering, Databases, Help Desk, NOC, Data Centers, and IT Infrastructure at a Fortune 150 company.   You'll learn what hiring managers actually look for, how to start your IT career, whether certifications still matter, how AI is changing infrastructure jobs, why DevOps remains difficult to hire for, and the fastest path from Help Desk to senior technical leadership.   Whether you're a student, career changer, Help Desk technician, Systems Administrator, Network Engineer, Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or IT professional looking to grow, this conversation provides practical advice from someone who hires these roles every year.   What you will learn: ✅ IT Operations career roadmap ✅ How to start in IT Infrastructure ✅ Help Desk to Cloud Engineer roadmap ✅ DevOps hiring trends ✅ Cloud vs On-Prem skills ✅ Best IT certifications ✅ What hiring managers look for ✅ AI's impact on IT Operations ✅ How to grow into IT leadership ✅ VP's advice for breaking into IT   🎙️ ABOUT TECH JOBBER PODCAST: TechJobber helps students and professionals build successful careers in technology through career roadmaps, recruiter insights, software engineering, AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, product management, enterprise technology, and interviews with industry leaders. Hosted by Chris Schwenk, founder of Delos Staffing. In this channel, every episode reveals insider hiring strategies from someone who has actually placed people in these roles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.