Cloud Systems Administrator Jobs

Discover Cloud Systems Administrator opportunities with organizations that rely on secure, reliable cloud infrastructure. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles focused on managing cloud platforms, maintaining systems, and supporting business-critical services.

What Cloud Systems Administrators Do

Cloud Systems Administrators configure, monitor, and maintain cloud environments and the systems that run on them. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include administering AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform; managing identity and access; monitoring performance and availability; automating routine tasks; and troubleshooting infrastructure issues.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with cloud platforms, Linux or Windows administration, networking, scripting, security practices, and infrastructure-as-code or configuration-management tools. Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery, observability, and cost management can also be valuable. Requirements vary by employer and seniority, and relevant certifications may strengthen an application.

Career Opportunities

Cloud Systems Administrators work across industries, supporting cloud migrations, hybrid environments, and ongoing platform operations. With experience, professionals may advance into cloud engineering, site reliability engineering, systems architecture, or infrastructure leadership. Explore current listings to compare responsibilities, technologies, and compensation.

Find Cloud Systems Administrator Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted Cloud Systems Administrator openings paying $100,000 or more. Review job requirements and apply to roles that align with your cloud expertise and career goals.

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$242K - $275K *

Lead and elevate the Database Platform team, driving data architecture, reliability, and team culture for scalable data solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data integrity and operation...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in major data center transactions, structuring complex deals and managing long-term infrastructure relationships to drive growth and strategic initiatives for the business...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $240K *

Innovate solutions at the intersection of cloud technology and engineering. Lead AWS projects, mentor teams, and drive best practices while ensuring delivery excellence across multiple client engageme...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $189K *

Transform cloud environments by architecting and supporting multi-cloud solutions. Leverage your expertise in AWS and identity management to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $130K *

Join a team that's passionate about social media and community engagement. Drive brand affinity through strategic content creation, community interaction, and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Drive the reliability and scalability of cloud infrastructure across multiple deployment models, ensuring performance and incident response ownership while collaborating with a senior engineering team...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $166K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence for Private Cloud and AI Platform service delivery, ensuring optimal performance, SLA attainment, and continuous improvement across multiple data center envir...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Lead the evolution of cloud and DevOps solutions, driving automation and best practices while enhancing software delivery efficiency and reliability for impactful global initiatives...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Deliver seamless integration and Tier 3 support for secure mobile infrastructure. Collaborate with enterprise stakeholders to ensure compliance, performance, and customer satisfaction while managing c...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower our team as an Infrastructure Product Engineer, innovating scalable solutions and transforming complex infrastructure into impactful capabilities that enhance customer experience and performan...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of application security by driving best practices and collaborating with scrum teams to ensure data protection and secure development processes. Leverage your expertise to enhance our...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion data integrity by managing database systems, optimizing performance, and implementing security measures. Play a vital role in troubleshooting and modifying databases to support organizational...

Denver, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Lead the charge in shaping global cloud platforms, driving innovation and operational excellence across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Manage a diverse team to enhance developer experience and ensure secure, sc...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$116K - $155K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Delivery Architect, leading technical direction for implementations, guiding teams, and enhancing processes to ensure high-quality outcomes in Salesforce environments...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the maintenance and optimization of Oracle databases in AWS, ensuring system integrity and performance. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions, manage configurations, and support compl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $370K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of technical sales professionals to deliver innovative solutions. Engage with clients to drive results, enhance collaboration, and optimize sales strategies...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$131K - $237K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying innovative cloud solutions, enhancing user experiences while modernizing the DoD environment through strategic cloud migrations and security best practices...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize onboarding excellence by designing impactful programs that accelerate new sales hires' productivity and ramp times in a high-growth tech environment. Collaborate across teams to ensure practi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $246K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate cloud requirements into actionable product strategies, ensuring technical excellence and successful implementations in complex environments...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $230K *

Empower your career as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer focusing on enhancing Lakehouse infrastructure, security, and cost efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize data p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of innovative fintech products by developing robust, scalable backend systems. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, leveraging your experience to enhance technology solutions and...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $138K *

Transform cloud financial operations in a mission-critical role, managing AWS costs and optimizing resources for a large-scale federal modernization initiative. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhan...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $230K *

Advance your career by ensuring seamless performance of AI systems in diverse environments. Collaborate with customers and teams, automating and maintaining infrastructure for reliability across uncla...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $154K *

Oversee the coordination of network infrastructure deployment for new Data Center builds, ensuring alignment across teams and tracking milestones from cable start to Production Ready. Drive accountabi...

Colorado, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

Champion operational excellence by managing cross-regional teams, ensuring consistent performance standards, and facilitating effective agent execution. Drive strategic initiatives and resolve conflic...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Cloud Systems Administrator do?question toggle

    A Cloud Systems Administrator maintains and supports cloud infrastructure, including configuring services, managing access, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and helping protect system availability and security.

  • Which cloud platforms do Cloud Systems Administrators use?question toggle

    Common platforms include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The tools and platforms required depend on each employer’s environment.

  • What skills are important for Cloud Systems Administrator jobs?question toggle

    Employers often value cloud platform experience, Linux or Windows administration, networking, scripting, security fundamentals, monitoring, and automation skills. Infrastructure-as-code experience and relevant certifications may also be useful.

  • How much do Cloud Systems Administrator jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation for a specific Cloud Systems Administrator role varies by employer, location, experience, and responsibilities.

  • What careers can follow a Cloud Systems Administrator role?question toggle

    With additional experience, Cloud Systems Administrators may move into cloud engineering, site reliability engineering, cloud architecture, infrastructure management, or other senior technology roles.