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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$90K - $110K *

Innovate and enhance software solutions in a dynamic SaaS environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications while driving continuous impro...

Puerto Rico, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Launch a secure authentication layer for AI-to-enterprise connections, driving system-wide identity standardization. Collaborate with clients to meet complex security needs, ensuring seamless integrat...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of technical support by resolving complex issues, collaborating with teams, and training staff to enhance customer experiences and optimize services in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with sales, educate customers, and drive meetings to address security challenges while showcasing innovativ...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize creative production through advanced AI and dynamic workflows, empowering a high-velocity studio to deliver personalized, high-performing marketing assets on a global scale while maintaining...

Myrtle Point, ORRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $190K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in workforce planning for large-scale datacenter projects. Ensure optimal staffing, compliance with labor regulations, and effective mobilization strategies to su...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving the future of renewable energy by managing complex construction projects. You'll oversee execution strategies, ensure compliance, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver...

Boise, IDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing cloud-based data platforms, ensuring scalability and performance across relational, NoSQL, and vector databases while collaborating with AI and engineering...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Innovate offensive security strategies by building programs, conducting red team operations, and collaborating with engineering teams to address AI-specific threats and enhance security measures acros...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $163K *

Shape the future of our Elastic SIEM solution by leading design, operation, and optimization efforts. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security, availability, and performance while drivin...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as you empower deployment and automation solutions in high-security environments. Leverage your expertise in DevOps and platform engineering to ensure robust operations across fe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $191K *

Lead operational health initiatives by optimizing processes and driving efficiency within Engineering, Product, and Design teams. Collaborate across functions to enhance productivity and implement dat...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $143K *

Drive operational excellence as a Program Manager, enhancing EPD processes and collaboration. Leverage data insights to identify trends, improve efficiency, and support cross-functional teams in a dyn...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $280K *

Drive system architecture definition and refine requirements in a collaborative, agile environment. Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with customer needs and technical solutions...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Platform Engineer, enhancing enterprise services through reliable operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement across cloud and on-premise environments, while collabora...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as a Platform Engineer, enhancing enterprise services through reliable operation, administration, and continuous improvement across cloud and on-premise environments, while develop...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative Salesforce solutions, guiding teams through technical design and delivery while ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet client...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $225K *

Lead the charge in software development, driving innovation and collaboration across teams. Oversee strategic planning and team development to enhance product quality and efficiency, while fostering a...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Contribute to the security of critical Oracle systems by designing and implementing cyber controls. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, support testing phases, and produce quality deliverable...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $156K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and delivery of enterprise ServiceNow solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to drive innovation and enhance critical business operations through effective g...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$261K - $356K *

Join a team that's driving enterprise growth by modernizing networking and security for cloud-native environments. Build executive relationships and engage technical stakeholders to exceed sales targe...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as you innovate automated testing solutions for AWS infrastructures and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment confidence and streamline v...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform software delivery by architecting a secure, automated platform that empowers development teams to ship compliant code effortlessly. Collaborate across systems to ensure operational readiness...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $115K *

Join us in empowering Washington's environmental efforts by managing and optimizing our network infrastructure. This role combines technical expertise with project management to ensure seamless connec...

Lacey, WARemote

1 week ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Drive your career with a Senior Site Reliability Engineer role focused on building secure AWS GovCloud foundations for FedRAMP High and IL5, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while mentor...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 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.