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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$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

$72K - $108K *

Transform energy management by serving as the technical lead for client portfolios, ensuring optimal performance of solar systems and storage technologies while fostering strong relationships and driv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that drives contract strategy for large-scale data center projects, managing RFPs and contract administration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optimize ris...

Redwood City, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Drive the design and implementation of impactful data products, enhancing CREW's intelligence platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate stakeholder needs into effective solutions...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$96K - $154K *

Unlock impactful solutions by collaborating with diverse teams to guide clients in implementing enterprise technology infrastructures and Red Hat solutions. Drive the adoption of innovative practices...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $177K *

Transform enterprise infrastructure by embedding with client teams to optimize Kubernetes deployments, streamline migrations, and enhance AI capabilities, ensuring successful platform adoption and ope...

Tennessee, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $108K *

Innovate high-performance AI network fabrics for accelerated computing. Engage with clients to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring optimal configurations for GPU clusters and data-center infrastructu...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $144K *

Lead the charge in architecting and securing a global Zero Trust ecosystem, overseeing DNS Security, IPAM, and Secure Vendor Remote Access. Drive strategy, standards, and innovation while mentoring te...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $149K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and management of a secure, scalable AWS cloud environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency through AI-driven automation and provide men...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Engineer robust web applications by leading full stack development, optimizing backend APIs and creating high-performance front-ends. Collaborate effectively across teams while ensuring scalable archi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $166K *

Join a team that's dedicated to modernizing and optimizing AI workflows in multi-cloud environments. Drive incident management, platform engineering, and mentoring within a complex Kubernetes landscap...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by leading infrastructure and workload automation services. Oversee incident response and service delivery, ensuring high performance and reliability across diverse techno...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $102K *

Transform ERP solutions by customizing modules, integrating features, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and enhance system performance while maintaining doc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$279K - $342K *

Shape the future of security by leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance product, corporate, and information security. Drive strategic initiatives, foster collaboration, and ensure compliance while...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $129K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions and managing critical systems that support research and community service. Collaborate with experts to enhance infrastructure and ensure seamless opera...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$209K - $250K *

Engineer scalable backend services and APIs to enhance our global marketplace. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, utilizing modern technologies like Go, Python, and Redis to deliver high-perform...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Transform technical training by developing comprehensive curricula for military aviation systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to create effective learning solutions for aircrew and mai...

Herndon, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.