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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$130K - $170K *

Elevate employee experiences by leading the design and implementation of integrated HR Service Delivery solutions leveraging ServiceNow and Microsoft technologies...

Virginia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $240K *

Transform cloud platforms by leading teams to deliver seamless agentic workload solutions. Foster collaboration, drive innovation, and mentor engineers while shaping a culture of technical excellence...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$144K - $188K *

Champion growth by leveraging your expertise in hybrid cloud solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to drive strategic initiatives, engage clients, and influence technology transformations that enhan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion our IT infrastructure by automating identity and device management. In this dynamic role, you'll implement innovative security measures while ensuring operational efficiency in a cutting-edge...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's optimizing and securing complex virtual infrastructures across diverse environments. You'll ensure system stability and high availability through proactive management, monitoring, a...

Oklahoma, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive the optimization and security of complex virtual infrastructures across diverse environments, ensuring high availability and stability through proactive management, monitoring, and disaster reco...

Fort Belvoir, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's optimizing and securing complex virtual infrastructures across diverse environments. You'll ensure system stability and high availability through proactive management, monitoring, a...

Richmond, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive the optimization and management of complex virtual infrastructures across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring system stability, security, and high availability through proactive lifecyc...

Ogden, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Manage and optimize complex virtual infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments. Ensure high availability, scalability, and security through proactive lifecycle management and performance mon...

New Cumberland, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform virtual infrastructure management by optimizing, securing, and maintaining complex environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. Leverage your expertise to ensure system stability and...

Dayton, PARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead and optimize our virtualized infrastructure management across diverse cloud environments. Ensure system stability, security, and high availability through advanced monitoring and proactive disast...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $295K *

Pioneer innovative application security strategies and vulnerability management programs, driving impactful change in a high-visibility role that balances broad influence with deep technical expertise...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Transform the landscape of application security by leading vulnerability management and developing innovative solutions across cloud, IoT, and corporate systems, while mentoring teams and ensuring the...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Join a team that's redefining application security. In this pivotal role, you'll shape vulnerability management and mentor engineers, driving innovation and ensuring the safety of diverse cloud and Io...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Lead the evolution of our application security programs, driving vulnerability management and automation across a multi-product environment while mentoring teams and influencing security strategies to...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join our team to enhance the operational health of AI provider endpoints. You'll ensure fast, reliable routing and proactive problem detection, contributing to a seamless experience for our customers...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $134K *

Shape the future of customer success by leading the deployment of IoT solutions for enterprise clients. Your role will bridge sales and strategy, ensuring clients maximize the value of their technolog...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining security architecture by enhancing existing systems, developing new functionalities, and ensuring robust protection across cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with enginee...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $231K *

Transform complex security challenges into innovative solutions for public-sector and commercial clients. Lead technical pre-sales efforts, collaborating with sales teams to deliver tailored architect...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $148K *

Lead the charge in managing Mainframe Systems Programming teams, ensuring project alignment and team development. Drive performance through mentoring, risk management, and effective communication whil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform client needs into innovative data center solutions by leveraging your expertise in electrical and mechanical infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, reliable designs that...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $135K *

Champion the reliability and scalability of infrastructure for applications and data systems by developing high-quality solutions and automating processes, ensuring robust security and performance to...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform control systems for leading manufacturers by programming and troubleshooting PLC/HMI systems. Collaborate with clients to deliver innovative automation solutions that enhance manufacturing p...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $225K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring 24/7 operations of critical data centers. Lead engineering and operations teams to optimize infrastructure, enhance reliability, and modernize systems, all whi...

Rockville, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $106K *

Empower global connectivity by diagnosing, deploying, and repairing hardware for the world's largest broadband network. Join a dynamic team to enhance Starlink services while traveling internationally...

Washington, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   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.