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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$95K - $158K *

Drive the reliability and scalability of critical systems by leading automation efforts. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance and deliver exceptional customer experiences while ma...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $128K *

Transform the future of air traffic management by ensuring seamless software installations and operational readiness for FAA's Terminal Flight Data Manager program, while collaborating with teams acro...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $140K *

Transform financial systems by leading a high-performing team to enhance Workday Financials, ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment with business goals while driving continuous improv...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative data solutions, leveraging Azure Databricks and advanced ETL/ELT processes. Empower data-driven insights and mentor fellow engineers while enhanc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team of expert engineers to innovate a Kubernetes resource management platform, enhancing DevOps productivity and addressing complex engineering problems in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Lead the charge in managing complex IT programs, ensuring product development and lifecycle management while coordinating multiple vendors and teams to meet customer needs and deliver on strategic obj...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$123K - $164K *

Drive end-to-end design execution for major data center projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with safety, sustainability, and commercial goals throughout the project lifecycle...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$250K - $250K+*

Empower government projects as an OpenText Application Workflow SME, leveraging your extensive ECM expertise to enhance workflows and guide implementation best practices in a hybrid role with occasion...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role managing technical partnerships, scoping integrations, and ensuring successful collaboration between engineering teams and partners. Shape strategic conversations...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $106K *

Champion the enhancement of global connectivity by deploying and maintaining ground network hardware. Collaborate as a dedicated team member to resolve technical issues, ensuring operational excellenc...

Washington, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $210K *

Join our team to oversee large-scale construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and timeliness. Collaborate with internal and external partners to drive project success while managing budgets an...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage with our team as a Senior Services Engineer, driving B2B integration and managed file transfer solutions. Ensure operational excellence and reliability in mission-critical systems while providi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$265K - $340K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical vision for a large-scale platform engineering team. Drive architecture decisions, establish standards, and influence cross-functional teams to ensure seamless...

Washington, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $204K *

Empower digital transformation by managing SAP Business Technology Platform services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance, compliance, and integration of SAP systems...

Connecticut, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $172K *

Grow your career with a team that's driving public sector digital transformation by providing expert solutions and support to government clients, enhancing their DevSecOps and MLOps practices while al...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $170K *

Design innovative AI solutions on Microsoft Azure, bridging business needs and engineering execution. Own the architecture, ensure security, and lead the build process while adapting to evolving proje...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $220K *

Shape the future of software development by leading a dynamic team, driving innovation, and ensuring successful product delivery in a collaborative, agile environment focused on enhancing IT operation...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your Salesforce expertise to design, build, and review secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure seamless integrations and effective deliv...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and deliver high-quality software solutions. Collaborate in an Agile environment, leveraging modern technologies to enhance product functionality and customer satisfact...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Build and enhance web applications using ColdFusion, ensuring optimal performance and documentation. Collaborate on new projects while managing server administration and supporting operational tasks i...

Sterling, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Lead the charge in engineering and implementing a robust Intune solution for enterprise endpoint management, ensuring seamless integration and security across diverse devices within a mission-critical...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences through data-driven software solutions and iterative improvements, ensuring the effectiveness of both new...

Florida, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $145K *

Analyze complex business questions and drive strategic insights through advanced analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance and inform data-driven decision-m...

Herndon, VARemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $210K *

Pioneer your career by leveraging your full-stack development expertise to design and implement innovative software solutions. Collaborate with teams to support critical federal missions through IT mo...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $125K *

Contribute to acquiring and managing data partnerships, collaborating with product teams to prioritize and improve dataset quality, while leveraging AI to enhance data processes and achieve business o...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.