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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$235K - $265K *

Play a key role in driving customer success by designing scalable data management solutions. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to deliver innovative architectures for diverse workloads across...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Help us lead the charge in SAP Cloud Managed Services, ensuring operational excellence, service stability, and customer satisfaction through effective management of complex delivery operations and div...

Reston, VARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate the creative process by leading studio operations and optimizing workflows for a multidisciplinary team. Drive efficiency while managing project pipelines and stakeholder expectations in a fas...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $175K *

Lead enterprise migrations to modern identity management solutions, guiding customers through complex integrations and ensuring successful deployments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhan...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in cloud migration and AI platform adoption while optimizing operational efficiency. Act as a technical advisor, bridging the gap between business requirements and innovative enterpris...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Optimize our Google Cloud data infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure data access for teams to drive health equity. Lead initiatives in CI/CD, limit exposure to sensitive data, and empower data pro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive system reliability and scalability as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, focusing on automation and collaboration with software teams to enhance performance and maintain service objectives acro...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by partnering with customers and teams to transform AI and HPC requirements into reliable deployments, driving success through technical depth and collaboration across fun...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Empower the development of mission-critical applications on the ServiceNow platform, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions while ensuring compliance with federal standards and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a technical leader, architecting scalable systems and driving DevOps initiatives. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance product reliability and mentor engineers while en...

Nye, MTRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing IT operations and infrastructure for the state. Lead a skilled group to ensure efficient service delivery, strategic alignment, and operational excellence acro...

Colorado, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $160K *

Play a key role in designing and implementing scalable backend services and APIs to enhance infrastructure access controls, security auditing, and identity workflows, while collaborating closely with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $205K *

Join a team that's designing and operating secure, scalable platform infrastructure for critical digital assets. Leverage your SRE expertise to enhance reliability, performance, and security across hy...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing enterprise data solutions in a Databricks Lakehouse environment, supporting critical missions with a focus on scalability and best practices...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Help us optimize our Salesforce platform by enhancing automation, ensuring system reliability, and driving high-impact initiatives that align with organizational goals while collaborating with stakeho...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing hybrid networks across AWS, OCI, and on-premises environments, ensuring secure connectivity and compliance while troubleshooting complex issues in a f...

Baltimore, MDRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $148K *

Manage storage infrastructure for DASD and tape systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Oversee customer migrations, backups, and disaster recovery, while providing expert support and m...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Unlock potential by administering project-level IT systems, managing access, ensuring data security, and coordinating with client IT teams to support project success and compliance across multiple ini...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's focused on designing and developing a modern Azure cloud-native integration platform, enhancing efficiency across statewide agencies with DevOps and architectural support to drive e...

Columbia, SCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and management of robust and scalable network infrastructure for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and reliability in support...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $115K *

Engineer and maintain cloud-based cyber ranges, ensuring scalable, secure training environments. Collaborate with experts to develop realistic simulations while managing network isolation and resource...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of connectivity by optimizing and supporting complex LAN/WAN environments. Collaborate with teams to deliver secure, reliable network solutions that enhance business performance and m...

Pella, IARemote

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

$80K - $200K *

Accelerate your sales career by mastering strategic relationships and exceeding revenue goals. Engage with customers, develop innovative solutions, and drive business growth while staying informed on...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$152K - $190K *

Develop high-performance networking solutions using Rust for a secure client connector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance code quality and implement impactful features while addressin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $138K *

Optimize operational support for a large-scale Linux environment, ensuring seamless integration and automation across on-premise and cloud platforms. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.