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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$149K - $230K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex security challenges. As a trusted advisor, you'll collaborate with Sales and customers to design solutions, deliver impactful demonstrations, and connec...

Dallas, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $230K *

Innovate solutions by partnering with Sales to address complex security challenges. Serve as a trusted advisor, leading technical discovery and customer validation while translating technical capabili...

Orlando, FLRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead a skilled team of developers to maintain and enhance production software. Manage defect resolution, and release cycles while ensuring quality standards and AI integration. Drive team performance...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the design and development of key applications using event-driven design, Spring Boot, microservices, and modern front-end technologies, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to delive...

Maryland, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise AI deployments by designing, building, and enhancing systems that drive significant business results while fostering strong partnerships with customers and engineering teams...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of naval R&D by managing documentation and configuration processes, ensuring quality control, and supporting critical operations for submarine and surface ship weapon systems testing...

Houston, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive the technical strategy for AI across the organization, ensuring clarity and accountability in AI investments. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to scale impactful AI initiatives, optimiz...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $205K *

Drive the expansion of our Data Services & Analytics practice by leading technical delivery, managing client relationships, and overseeing project execution. Empower teams to deliver innovative data i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $248K *

Unlock potential by architecting scalable file management solutions, integrating distributed systems, and ensuring secure access for enterprise customers. Collaborate across teams to enhance data acce...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $129K *

Join us to oversee daily IT operations for critical Public Safety systems. Lead a team, enhance service quality, and ensure compliance while collaborating with various stakeholders to implement upgrad...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Grow a dynamic team driving OpenRouter’s provider ecosystem, managing innovations across diverse models and endpoints, ensuring quality and efficiency in inference services for millions of requests da...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

Lead technology operations for global teams, optimizing systems and support. Collaborate on strategic AI solutions, ensuring compliance and enhancing workflows. Drive efficiency and innovation in a dy...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $201K *

Join us to lead the charge in cybersecurity as a Network Engineer Expert, ensuring robust enterprise network security solutions. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex challenges and drive innovatio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $192K *

Elevate cybersecurity solutions by driving revenue growth through strategic sales, managing the full sales lifecycle, and building strong relationships with clients and partners to enhance market pres...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of enterprise-level Oracle database solutions in a multi-cloud environment, ensuring optimal performance and security for critical governme...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $230K *

Lead complex, multi-workstream technology programs, ensuring alignment across teams and delivering customer outcomes through strategic planning, execution, and governance. Drive program success by man...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing secure cloud solutions on AWS, ensuring best practices in security. Collaborate with teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and respond to vulnerab...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Architect innovative laboratory solutions by designing, developing, and deploying clinical applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workflows and ensure seamless integration, driving ope...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining virtual infrastructure. This role involves research, development, and support of virtual desktop environments while mentoring junior engineers alongside managing projects...

Arizona, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and enhancement of corporate security infrastructure, improving automation and maintaining strong security posture in a cloud environment. Collaborate with teams to implement controls...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $120K *

Contribute to high voltage SCADA system design, testing, and commissioning for renewable energy projects. Work within established standards to support project execution with a focus on accuracy, compl...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $160K *

Shape the future of data solutions by designing scalable architectures that drive AI and analytics initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative strategies that enhance...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $267K *

Unlock potential by designing and building innovative developer tools that enhance software development processes. Collaborate across teams to improve reliability, usability, and scalability of servic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$117K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative Digital Experience solutions, collaborating with customers and internal teams to drive growth. Provide expert guidance in unified communications and build stra...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $231K *

Build next-gen AI infrastructure as a Senior Engineer, owning subsystems from design to production. Shape projects for enterprise clients by leading and mentoring engineers while tackling unique infra...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.