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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$98K - $206K *
Unlock the potential of data engineering by automating cloud data ingestion and transformation processes. Utilize cutting-edge AWS services to ensure reliability and performance in a mission-driven en...
Reposted 1 week ago
Oracle Database Administrator - Business Availability & Disaster Recovery
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing Oracle database environments, overseeing design, administration, and performance management while ensuring data integrity and security, supporting developers, and automat...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Cloud Data Migration Specialist- Remote
$81K - $138K *
Join a team that's transforming data migration for federal grant programs. Lead end-to-end activities, ensuring data integrity and quality as you onboard legacy data onto a Salesforce-based platform...
1 week ago
Cleared DevOps Lead Engineer Hybrid
$149K - $218K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of government tech solutions. Lead and innovate within a dedicated engineering team, delivering high-quality software in a dynamic environment while collaborating...
Reposted 1 week ago
Technical Evangelist - AI infrastructure and GPU Technologies
$185K - $272K *
Shape the future of technical training and enablement, driving market awareness and engagement. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful educational content while representing innovative technolo...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Elevate engineering success by partnering with leadership to drive strategic execution, fostering alignment across teams, and leveraging data-driven insights for impactful decision-making in a dynamic...
4 weeks ago
Fellow Digital Technology Architect Operations - Remote
$206K - $267K *
Transform your career by leading innovative architectural strategies and governance. As a trusted advisor, you will drive technology alignment and maximize investments while mentoring cross-functional...
Reposted 3 days ago
Senior z/OS Systems Programmer
$90K - $144K *
Join our team to manage z/OS systems, ensuring efficient installation and maintenance while delivering critical support to government clients. This role demands strong technical expertise and the abil...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - Tooling & Automation
$125K - $135K *
Architect a unified operational dashboard connecting diverse alert systems to streamline monitoring and enhance triage efficiency, ensuring critical alerts are prioritized and effectively routed...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Supervisor, Remote Operations Center
$80K - $95K *
Drive operational excellence in the Remote Operations Center, overseeing real-time market commitments and compliance. Lead a team to ensure efficient generation unit management and effective communica...
1 week ago
$124K - $187K *
Champion innovative solutions in AWS GenAI, architecting robust data pipelines and RAG systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects, ensuring security and governanc...
2 weeks ago
Drupal Administrator/Developer
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in designing and developing dynamic Drupal applications, utilizing backend and frontend technologies to enhance functionality and user experience for a federal client's global website...
4 weeks ago
$130K - $150K *
Lead the charge in integrating complex hospital data systems into Astra OS. Own end-to-end data pipelines, collaborate with customers, and design scalable solutions that enhance healthcare operations...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Develop and optimize secure, database-driven web applications using Oracle APEX and ORDS. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-performance solutions that support cancer registry goals, ensuri...
1 week ago
$110K - $120K *
Accelerate data-driven insights by leading data cleansing and analytics efforts for federal financial management. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful reporting and automation solutions...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Optimize and support database platforms, focusing on MySQL and SQL Server migrations to AWS. Lead performance tuning, replication, and maintenance while collaborating with developers to enhance databa...
5 days ago
$140K - $170K *
Grow your expertise by architecting innovative cloud solutions and driving DevOps best practices across Azure and AWS. You'll build secure, scalable infrastructure that empowers engineering teams whil...
Reposted 3 days ago
$75K - $158K *
Join a mission-driven team and embed security in the software development lifecycle. Collaborate with developers to identify, validate, and remediate application vulnerabilities using leading security...
Reposted 1 week ago
$75K - $158K *
Drive robust application security integration within the SDLC while collaborating with development teams to analyze and mitigate vulnerabilities. Engage in proactive testing and ensure compliance, enh...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Observability
$120K - $145K *
Champion the development of innovative observability solutions, leveraging your expertise in Go and network protocols to enhance network automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Champion portfolio-level construction delivery for 3-5 data centers, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution while managing risk across multiple sites. Partner with teams to drive success in a high-grow...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance product reliability and streamline operations while ensuring security and c...
2 weeks ago
Director, Enterprise Architecture & Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Invent and lead the future of enterprise architecture and engineering, driving technical decisions and team management in a dynamic environment. Transform complex systems into scalable, secure solutio...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform your career as you design and secure automated delivery pipelines, ensuring streamlined deployment and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud infrastruct...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$114K - $252K *
Lead the charge in architecting and implementing a cutting-edge AI platform for federal oversight, driving innovation with technical leadership and ensuring security and compliance across complex clou...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
What does a Cloud Systems Administrator do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
With additional experience, Cloud Systems Administrators may move into cloud engineering, site reliability engineering, cloud architecture, infrastructure management, or other senior technology roles.