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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$57K - $104K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by supporting AWS operations, automation, and modernization. Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance security, troubleshoot issues, and improve processes while deve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $140K *

Shape the future of cloud technology by designing and implementing robust Azure and AWS platforms. Collaborate on large-scale migrations, automate deployments, and enhance infrastructure as code pract...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $140K *

Unlock potential by delivering innovative Azure and AWS infrastructure solutions. Collaborate on design, automation, and migration projects while driving DevOps practices for client success in diverse...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $125K *

Explore your potential as a Software Architect, designing and enhancing build systems and delivery platforms. Collaborate with teams to implement CI/CD practices and ensure high-quality software deliv...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive the security of cutting-edge AI infrastructure, owning the entire security program from design to execution. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust defenses against evolving threats while arc...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI solutions in cloud architectures. You'll design secure, scalable infrastructures within AWS/Azure, optimize performance, and drive innovations in SecDevOps for vital g...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $150K *

Architect and streamline cloud network infrastructure. Support robust security and connectivity across Azure, OpenShift, and SASE platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring optimal p...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by designing and automating cloud infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving strategic improvements in deployment and maintenance processes across teams...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $235K *

Unlock potential by building and maintaining capacity forecasts to guide investment decisions. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery and optimize resource allocation while mentoring peers...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$77K - $163K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by developing and delivering robust solutions. Collaborate across departments to implement high-level architectures, ensuring seamless support for diverse workloads whil...

Sterling, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the design and optimization of AWS cloud environments, leading migration strategies while fostering collaboration and technical excellence across DevOps teams. Shape the future of automation and...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to the effective management of the ServiceNow platform, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction through system upgrades, troubleshooting, reporting, and collaboration with stakeh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $145K *

Lead the charge in providing technical oversight and mentorship for a Systems Administration team, ensuring the security, performance, and availability of critical enterprise IT infrastructure while r...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative solutions across multiple higher education platforms. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices and ensure alignment with institutional goals, driving...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by managing critical systems operations, enhancing infrastructure, and driving automation in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure high availability an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $189K *

Join a team that's dedicated to modernizing enterprise database solutions. Engage with diverse platforms, leveraging your expertise in administration and maintenance to support mission-critical system...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $193K *

Drive data excellence as an Epic-certified Clarity/Caboodle Administrator, ensuring optimal database performance and reliable ETL operations in a hospital environment. Collaborate with teams to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Play a key role in designing and optimizing enterprise-scale cloud environments and CI/CD pipelines, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance operations, automate processes, and support mission-cri...

Sterling, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $170K *

Lead the charge in full-stack development, collaborating on enterprise modernization with Microservices. Deliver high-quality software, mentor engineers, and ensure best practices for cloud technologi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data pipeline stability and server administration for enterprise analytics systems. Support the transition of legacy data models into Tableau while ensuring c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$56K - $114K *

Help us advance our secure computing environment by maintaining and optimizing infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance, and supporting the deployment of new technologies while providing e...

Lansing, MIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $166K *

Champion cloud reliability by designing Python-based AWS solutions and engineering tools. Leverage Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform to enhance platform reliability and automate processes across t...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $152K *

Advance your career by leading mainframe capacity planning initiatives, optimizing performance, and driving automation solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and mentor ju...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $195K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by delivering strategic automation solutions. Leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to solve client challenges and promote the adoption of Red H...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering mission-critical solutions. Contribute as a systems integrator, managing projects and advising leadership while ensuring technical excellence and effective com...

Virginia, USRemote

3 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.