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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$224K - $356K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive OEM technical engagements, ensuring successful product integration and deployment. Oversee NPI activities and build strong relationships with partners while managi...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $125K *

Join us to lead audit engagements for governmental and nonprofit clients, mentor emerging auditors, and solve complex accounting challenges while delivering exceptional client service in a fully remot...

Florida, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Oversee and lead a technical services team, ensuring efficient 24x7 network operations and advanced troubleshooting of IT systems. Drive quality and improve processes while actively engaging with both...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Build and maintain robust web applications using Drupal, ensuring quality delivery across front-end and back-end layers. Collaborate with teams to optimize content management systems and enhance user...

Arkansas, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize technical solutions across the customer lifecycle, bridging Growth and Post-Sales. Drive complex enterprise implementations, enhance team capabilities, and ensure succe...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing digital experiences for a Federal Government program. As a Web Developer, you'll build and maintain websites, ensuring accessibility and performance while col...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate our Salesforce platform by managing CI/CD processes, release management, and deployment automation. Collaborate with teams to ensure secure, high-quality solutions while driving continuous imp...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $157K *

Reimagine cybersecurity by owning SaaS Security end-to-end while supporting Cyber Defense operations. Collaborate across teams to identify risks, enhance security posture, and ensure real-time inciden...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving customer support excellence. Own high-impact programs, optimize processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experienc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive advanced DevOps solutions by leading a team to enhance CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and security practices, ensuring system efficiency and scalability while fostering a culture of coll...

Austin, TXRemote

Today

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

$70K - $114K *

Transform your career by overseeing OSP construction projects across multiple locations. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance, manage budgets, and drive successful implementation of fib...

Beaver Dam, WIRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$193K - $285K *

Join a team that's redefining security engineering by designing and delivering innovative, multi-domain security services. Collaborate across teams to enhance physical and cloud security, ensuring ope...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Transform customer experiences by delivering expert guidance on Atlassian Cloud and AI solutions. Collaborate with clients to solve complex challenges, drive value realization, and expand service oppo...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of robust security measures to protect sensitive health information, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulations while collaborating with cross-functional t...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $209K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in AI infrastructure, leading cross-functional teams to optimize data center design and enhance customer value through strategic analysis and documentation...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$207K - $283K *

Optimize security measures for cloud-native environments, collaborating closely with development teams to conduct threat modeling, implement scalable security practices, and enhance detection and resp...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $127K *

Drive identity and access management initiatives by leveraging expertise in IBM TIM, TAM, and LDAP. Manage user lifecycle, provisioning, and security integration in enterprise environments to enhance...

Florham Park, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $175K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of ITSM modernization, leading the technical implementation of ServiceNow capabilities while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance service management across...

Reston, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $200K *

Transform your career by designing and deploying AI agents that enhance business workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes through innovative solutions and mentorship in a...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in resolving critical network outages by engaging with customers, troubleshooting Ciena products, and collaborating with teams to enhance recovery outcomes and document root cause anal...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $190K *

Drive your career forward as a technology leader managing a diverse team, focusing on information security strategy, risk management, and governance. Collaborate with executives to protect vital infor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$188K - $244K *

Transform your career by leading AI infrastructure initiatives, guiding executives through strategic architecture and value realization. Leverage your expertise to optimize data center design and driv...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $124K *

Engage in all phases of the development life cycle, shaping future applications by analyzing business logic and technical challenges. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions and...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$188K - $244K *

Shape the future of AI infrastructure by leading strategic consulting initiatives, guiding executives through complex transformations, and driving value realization in cloud and data architecture for...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$197K - $255K *

Lead the charge in AI transformation by optimizing data center design and accelerating value realization. Serve as a subject-matter expert, guiding strategic implementations and mentoring teams to dri...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.