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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$100K - $145K *

Optimize large-scale production systems by designing and maintaining robust infrastructure solutions. Contribute technical expertise to enhance server deployment and automate workflows, ensuring seaml...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, driving operational excellence in Linux and DB2 administration. Collaborate across teams to enhance application performance and security in a full...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Shape the cloud infrastructure landscape by ensuring security, scalability, and efficiency. Collaborate with engineers to build resilient systems and drive best practices, enabling smooth deployment a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive security excellence by managing identity access, external testing, and compliance processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance AWS security and develop scalable policies, ensuring robust protect...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $245K *

Lead the charge in enterprise architecture and cloud integration for a complex federal technology program, delivering innovative solutions through modernization and automation while ensuring secure an...

Reston, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Transform infrastructure by designing and building scalable GPU systems for AI cloud platforms, focusing on virtualization, Kubernetes, and automation to enhance performance and reliability across mul...

Bellevue, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$83K - $124K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, enhancing software delivery and operational stability for enterprise applications while collaborating with cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Drive the design and integration of Oracle Cloud solutions for federal HCM modernization, transforming technical strategies into robust architectures while overseeing development teams to ensure succe...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Join us to lead a dynamic team of DevOps, MLOps, and DataOps engineers, driving innovation across our multi-cloud platform. You'll mentor talent, set technical standards, and remain hands-on in engine...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare technology by designing and enhancing our build and delivery infrastructure. Collaborate with architects and developers to implement best practices...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of enterprise Linux environments by enhancing automation, managing infrastructure, and developing CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading architectural strategies that align technologies with corporate goals, promote innovation, and drive cross-domain collaboration for optimal business transformation and oper...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$104K - $166K *

Drive the design and maintenance of AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize analytics solutions and automate processes for o...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $288K *

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support healthcare applications and syste...

Woonsocket, RIRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$159K - $215K *

Take ownership of Windows endpoint reliability and lifecycle management. Enhance provisioning, patching, and automation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and mentor...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $170K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Windows endpoint reliability and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, mentor peers, and drive improvements in application deliv...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $160K *

Architect robust Azure cloud solutions while ensuring system performance, security, and scalability. This hands-on role requires deep technical expertise, collaboration with cross-functional teams, an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Unlock operational excellence by driving cross-functional programs that enhance cloud operations. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and ensure alignment with business...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at securing cloud environments by designing robust guardrails and automation. Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and ensure compliance across...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $237K *

Drive client success by leading data strategy engagements, leveraging Azure technologies to create scalable solutions that enhance business value and support digital transformation initiatives across...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$174K - $252K *

Lead the development of large-scale infrastructure solutions, optimizing cloud technologies and enhancing software products. Collaborate with teams to deliver mission-critical services for diverse cus...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $135K *

Lead a dedicated team managing the ITSM platform, overseeing user access, catalog maintenance, and performance monitoring to enhance IT service delivery for a federal agency. This role drives operatio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance cloud security practices as you design and implement security controls in AWS environments while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and enhancing the security posture of critical sys...

Raleigh, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $150K *

Champion innovation by enhancing our cloud infrastructure and automating operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI-powered solutions and ensure software reliability in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform critical power systems by overseeing installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of backup generators in data centers, ensuring uninterrupted power supply and optimal uptime for mission-c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.