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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$110K - $130K *

Elevate information security by leading architecture and engineering for detection, cloud security, and AI risk management. Drive enterprise-wide initiatives, establish standards, and mentor teams to...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

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

$162K - $219K *

Champion the development of system integrity and speed across engineering teams, ensuring gameplay features are tested thoroughly and efficiently. Build the testing infrastructure that enhances qualit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Drive comprehensive vulnerability management across diverse infrastructures, ensuring robust security for cutting-edge AI technologies. Own the entire security program, from engineering to remediation...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $282K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative solutions for complex Federal programs. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to design cloud-native architectures and AI/ML integrations that drive impactful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Develop innovative healthcare solutions that enhance patient interaction and streamline processes. Collaborate across teams to build an exceptional, responsive platform that scales remote care deliver...

Fremont, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining secure, scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security and operational excellence throughout th...

Richmond, VARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $180K *

Join a team focused on transforming architecture through innovation as you shape designs, guide implementation, and mentor engineers for a complex software platform delivering seamless data migration...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer the migration of legacy data systems to Databricks Lakehouse, optimizing data architecture and ETL processes. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance data accessibility and performance, ensurin...

Reston, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading the integration of AI tools with PlanetScale databases. Own the developer experience, ensuring seamless functionality across platforms while creating engaging content to sh...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and maintain analytics for a federal HCM modernization program, focused on delivering real-time insights and compliance reporting using Oracle BI tools and ensuring acce...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and deliver analytics solutions that empower federal HR leaders through innovative dashboards, compliance reporting, and predictive models, contributing to a significa...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K *

Manage and enhance public health technology platforms, ensuring secure, reliable operations for local, state, and federal agencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performan...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K *

Shape the future of IT security by enhancing compliance and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and implement effective solutions, ensuring the organization meet...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $350K *

Empower enterprise clients by leading executive technology strategy, driving transformation initiatives that connect business priorities with major technology shifts, and building long-term, trust-bas...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate healthcare delivery by developing AI solutions that enhance operations and resident experiences. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and improve clinical decision-making in senior ca...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $155K *

Lead the customer journey from agreement to go-live, managing implementations and migrations. Drive cross-functional coordination, maintain delivery standards, and ensure successful project outcomes i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Drive the deployment of advanced observability solutions, ensuring optimal performance monitoring and compliance for federal missions. Mentor teams and analyze architectures to enhance system reliabil...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $220K *

Champion the future of data centers by managing multiple commissioning projects, ensuring quality and performance, while leading cross-functional teams through every phase of project execution. Elevat...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $95K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by driving compliance and efficiency in procurement processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support government contracting activities and ensu...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Empower your career by delivering AI observability solutions end-to-end. Collaborate with a cross-functional team to enhance user experiences and drive insights into AI systems, shaping the future of...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $222K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Solutions Engineer, driving sales success by leveraging technical expertise to address customer needs and deliver innovative F5 solutions. Collaborate with teams to e...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in innovative software development, collaborating with Agile teams to design, implement, and support solutions for population simulation. Drive project timelines and enhance application process...

Alexandria, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Explore the dynamic world of social media strategy, driving engagement and visibility for open source AI projects. Lead content creation, community interaction, and event promotion to amplify our miss...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing technical expertise to government customers, guiding them in using GitLab's solutions for impactful business outcomes. Collaborate with sales and stakeholders to ensure e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $235K *

Analyze deployment processes and enhance system reliability across government multi-site environments. Collaborate with diverse teams while troubleshooting, improving tooling, and mentoring to streaml...

Colorado Springs, CORemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.