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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$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in optimizing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD processes, ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance deployment efficiency and drive...

Orlando, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $154K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced infrastructure environment, driving execution among diverse technical and business teams, while adapting to evolving prio...

Colorado, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $180K *

Transform infrastructure design by leading complex data center initiatives, driving technical standards, and mentoring teams. Collaborate across functions to enhance operational excellence and innovat...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $180K *

Shape the future of data center design by leading complex infrastructure initiatives, enforcing engineering standards, and mentoring teams to drive innovation and operational excellence across multipl...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $180K *

Shape the future of data center design by leading complex infrastructure initiatives, enforcing engineering standards, and mentoring teams to drive innovation and operational excellence across multipl...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $275K *

Partner with us to drive technical solutions for enterprise clients, showcasing product value through demos and proof-of-concept activities. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to enhance custo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise in cloud, data, and automation to create impactful applications and streamline processes while a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on designing and supporting cloud infrastructure for health transformation initiatives, ensuring security, scalability, and operational excellence in a col...

Elkin, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $123K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert DB2 support for mainframe clients. You'll manage database upgrades, maintenance, and performance tuning while ensuring timely solutions to enhance cust...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

Advance data hall designs and infrastructure projects, optimizing efficiency and scalability while collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and support project delivery...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

Manage moderate-complexity data hall designs and infrastructure projects, driving operational improvements and design optimizations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

Design and optimize medium-complexity data hall infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support project delivery...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

Engage in the design and optimization of data hall infrastructure, managing moderate-complexity projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and scalabili...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming cloud infrastructure for institutional investors. You'll deploy and manage AI solutions across various cloud environments, ensuring security and compliance while collab...

Berkeley, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $218K *

Drive the integration and optimization of eLux and Scout within Citrix, enhancing endpoint security and management for modern workplaces. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that...

Colorado, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $211K *

Unlock potential by serving as a national technical authority, guiding strategic NetApp solutions across enterprise infrastructure, hybrid cloud, and modern data centers while fostering collaboration...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Provide your expertise to enhance system reliability and performance. You'll define service level objectives, build observability, and lead incident response, ensuring our platform meets high availabi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join our team as a Principal Security Engineer, where you'll design and enhance security solutions, shape strategy, and lead initiatives to protect enterprise assets while mentoring junior engineers a...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Champion the evolution of our Key/Value product by taking end-to-end ownership of full stack projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring reliable service for millions of users as...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing our cybersecurity and GRC programs. You'll drive initiatives across risk management, compliance, and operational security, playing a vital role in strengtheni...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $250K *

Join as a Senior Security Engineer to lead our data security infrastructure, ensuring sensitive data is classified and protected across the organization. Collaborate with teams to build innovative sol...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $126K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing mainframe network systems. Leverage your expertise in planning, installing, and maintaining software while ensuring system performance and reliability. Colla...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior CSfC Systems Engineer, deploying cutting-edge networking solutions across the U.S. and globally. Leverage your expertise in virtualization and data center architecture...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the infrastructure for a groundbreaking healthcare platform by optimizing cloud solutions, implementing CI/CD, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical AI/ML offerin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Elevate your career by managing our Enterprise platform, driving operational efficiency, and enhancing business processes through innovative technology solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to gath...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.