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 *

Drive enterprise solution implementations by leading requirements analysis, designing scalable architectures, and delivering innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and manage c...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $285K *

Champion the design and operation of security services, ensuring safety and resilience for delivery systems. Collaborate across teams to foster secure practices while guiding and mentoring engineers t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$158K - $263K *

Champion security assessments and integrations for enterprise systems, focusing on cryptography and key management while ensuring compliance and collaborating with teams to enhance product security fe...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$350K - $375K *

Lead the charge in defining and implementing a modern AI architecture across multiple business units, ensuring scalable, efficient, and secure AI systems that enhance product capabilities and drive in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $113K *

Shape the future of renewable energy by leading preliminary substation design for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence from con...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex Naval engineering records into actionable AI solutions. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you'll lead platform engineering efforts, ensuring seamless application deployment and operatio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining ETL applications, leveraging Ab Initio and Teradata technologies. Collaborate with team members to ensure data integrity and optimize data assets for fede...

Washington, DCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Join us to transform AI prototypes into resilient production systems using Microsoft Azure. Collaborate directly with teams to build and refine agentic systems, ensuring quality and security while dri...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $225K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to design, develop, and deploy advanced applications for a transformational initiative. Lead technical solutions and mentor engineers while ensuring optimal application...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $230K *

Lead a team that operationalizes advanced AI security solutions for enterprises, ensuring integration and compliance across environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $250K *

Transform the intersection of cybersecurity and government solutions by leading client delivery and business development in critical infrastructure settings, while delivering high-priority client work...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative structural design for data centers, focusing on large-scale concrete and steel structures. Collaborate with global teams to deliver high-profile projects while advancing sustainabl...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$199K - $270K *

Shape the future of software development by enhancing tooling, CI/CD, and operational workflows, ensuring teams can seamlessly transition code changes into production with improved speed, quality, and...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative software solutions using cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate closely with teams to create high-quality applications while adapting to new tools and process...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform transport platform data into robust technical models. This mid-to-senior role collaborates with key stakeholders, ensuring accurate data representation for analytics, while maintaining globa...

Novi, MIRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$160K - $200K *

Elevate utility value through strategic consulting, translating operational needs into quantifiable business outcomes. Collaborate with teams to develop tailored solutions, build financial models, and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $225K *

Champion service integration by leading a multivendor framework that enhances collaboration, accountability, and performance across IT operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery for veterans an...

Rockville, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $250K *

Champion the evolution of marketing operations by architecting robust AI-driven infrastructure and tools that empower teams. Collaborate directly with stakeholders to streamline workflows, achieve sca...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $253K *

Lead the development of innovative software solutions, driving impactful features and system improvements in a collaborative environment. Utilize advanced programming skills to tackle complex challeng...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by collaborating with sales teams to identify prospects, educate clients on solutions, and drive impactful meetings that address security challenges and deliver tailo...

Raleigh, NCRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $126K *

Take ownership of managing construction projects, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery while collaborating with vendors and adhering to guidelines. Drive process improvements and maintain comprehensive...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$141K - $212K *

Pioneer innovative managed service solutions by leading technical engagements with MSP partners. Shape enterprise data strategies and drive competitive wins through architectural design, commercial fl...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join our innovative team to enhance and optimize SharePoint solutions for a Federal Government client while collaborating closely with diverse stakeholders on technical projects to deliver effective a...

Washington, DCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$117K - $158K *

Drive innovative infrastructure solutions by leveraging technology expertise and client insights. Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to create tailored strategies that enhance client relationsh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to strategic capacity planning by developing models and insights that optimize resource allocation across multiple business lines, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals wh...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.