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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$128K - $200K *

Transform client engagement by leading the development of tailored service solutions, driving revenue growth, and enhancing service offerings through collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$136K - $160K *

Elevate operations through AI-driven automation to enhance incident management, streamline ticket resolution, and optimize service health with self-healing observability, all while collaborating acros...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$171K - $300K *

Champion the evolution of a high-volume data platform, collaborating with engineering and product teams to enhance reliability and efficiency while mentoring senior engineers and driving innovative AI...

San Diego, CARemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate on Kubernetes, AWS, and CI/CD systems to support critical operations and enhance infrast...

San Mateo, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Costpoint System Administrator, overseeing Deltek Costpoint ERP management, ensuring system security, compliance, and seamless integrations while supporting finance and...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $181K *

Engage with us to design and automate public cloud environments, leveraging AI workflows. Collaborate in a fast-paced setting to enhance cloud operations and contribute to best practices while providi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$151K - $189K *

Engineer innovative virtualization solutions that enhance customer strategy and value. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, leading customer workshops as a subject-matter expert across VMware and Nut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $260K *

Join us in shaping the future of our AI infrastructure! Leverage your expertise to build and scale our cloud systems, ensuring reliability and security as we meet the demands of enterprise clients and...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $193K *

Transform cloud strategy and architecture for clients, driving modernization and innovation through expert design and leadership in enterprise cloud solutions. Partner with teams to elevate applicatio...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing cloud systems, collaborating with teams to implement scalable architectures, and ensuring security and performance across platforms. This role requires indep...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project execution by leading a team of Control Technicians, ensuring quality, timely completion, and effective communication across all stakeholders while providing technical support and mento...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$224K - $326K *

Serve as a technical leader for large customers, guiding AI cloud strategies. Connect business priorities with scalable architecture while managing executive engagements and navigating complex decisio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $155K *

Transform the future of networking by leading hands-on system integration; design, implement, and optimize solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiencies and deliver top-tier operational...

Maryland, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $175K *

Join our team to drive the technical direction of our Internal Developer Platform, enhancing workflows and tooling for engineering teams. You'll lead multi-quarter strategies, ensuring reliable delive...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $189K *

Elevate your career as you design, implement, and maintain SAP security roles across various platforms while ensuring compliance and optimizing security frameworks in a collaborative environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage in transformative fleet maintenance management, creating a unified system for asset maintenance that enhances reliability, measures performance, and drives efficient change through effective ad...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive cloud transformation by leading Azure Virtual Desktop architecture initiatives. Collaborate with C-level stakeholders to align technology with business goals, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform identity and access management by executing daily operations, supporting AI tooling, and managing SaaS vendor administration. This role offers hands-on experience and a clear growth path tow...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $185K *

Lead the charge in transforming organizations through AI adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance productivity and drive measurable o...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform project delivery by managing multiple building systems initiatives, ensuring that projects align with company standards, budget constraints, and critical timelines. Serve as a key liaison am...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$64K - $102K *

Elevate network performance by deploying and optimizing voice solutions, ensuring 99.999% uptime. Collaborate on network planning and security, while providing expert support and documentation for com...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$171K - $300K *

Take ownership of architecting and developing AI-driven backend solutions for Access Security, enhancing identity intelligence and risk detection while collaborating with cross-functional teams to del...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $230K *

Lead the charge in optimizing cloud and on-prem environments, ensuring seamless software deployments and enhancements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and support...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $285K *

Join a team that's pivotal in ensuring our cloud infrastructure is reliable and scalable. You will build, operate, and enhance production systems using Kubernetes, AWS, and automation, making an impac...

San Mateo, CARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $100K *

Champion innovative solutions as a System Engineer, driving client success through technology implementation and project management. Collaborate with teams to deliver projects on time and enhance clie...

Tampa, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.