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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$186K - $232K *

Empower strategic partners by building deep technical relationships and driving preference for a modern data security platform. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance pa...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize software solutions by developing, modifying, and testing applications, ensuring customer requirements are met while enhancing system efficiency and integrity through troubleshooting and user...

San Ramon, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $223K *

Join a team that's focused on optimizing distributed training performance, enhancing efficiency across extensive ML model families while collaborating directly with architects and engineers to push th...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$152K - $179K *

Make your mark by designing and deploying scalable backend services for crypto products. Collaborate across teams to create APIs that enhance developer experience while ensuring operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K *

Take ownership of cybersecurity compliance initiatives, leading risk management and strategic advisory services to enhance client security programs and ensure adherence to regulatory standards across...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$223K - $380K *

Drive the evolution of a single-tenant SaaS platform, enhancing reliability, security, and operational efficiency while leading technical transformations, mentoring engineers, and influencing cross-te...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Full Stack Developer, driving technology modernization and digital transformation initiatives. Collaborate across disciplines to design, develop, and support secure enterprise...

Sterling, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production infrastructure for a high-throughput application. Manage AWS deployments, enhance availability, and drive critical initiatives impacting millions of users glob...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $140K *

Partner with us to ensure technical success for customers deploying AI and GPU workloads, leveraging your expertise in performance optimization, architecture design, and technical relationship managem...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

Tackle complex database challenges by designing scalable SQL Server solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance high-availability applications and optimize performance while ensuring data integrity a...

Minnesota, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead transformative deployments in healthcare by collaborating with executives and stakeholders. Drive operational change, manage complex projects, and enhance staffing strategies across health system...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $159K *

Unlock the potential of cybersecurity solutions by partnering with strategic customers. Drive technology adoption, provide architectural guidance, and lead initiatives across key verticals to ensure s...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the Solutions Engineering function, driving technical excellence and customer engagement to design tailored data center solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless transitions fr...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $300K *

Transform enterprise operations by developing AI solutions tailored to customer needs. Engage directly with clients, manage the full technical lifecycle, and drive measurable improvements in AI perfor...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion compliance by developing and managing FedRAMP standards and processes. Ensure our cloud services remain secure and meet federal requirements through effective oversight and strategic initiati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $172K *

Advance your career as an Embedded Linux Software Developer, contributing to the evolution of mission-critical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance networking capabilities and d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Create robust digital privacy solutions as a Senior Full Stack Engineer. Take ownership of the code, lifecycle, and platform scalability to directly protect sensitive data for thousands of organizatio...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $135K *

Transform public services by leading cross-functional teams to design, deliver, and enhance technology solutions. As a technical authority, ensure sustainable, secure, and compliant systems that meet...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $215K *

Innovate by driving real-time communications strategies and partner engagement. Shape impactful narratives during breaking news while building scalable programs that connect communications outcomes to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Empower cross-functional teams as a Business Analyst, driving Agile practices, refining backlogs, and aligning business objectives with technical execution to enhance project outcomes and stakeholder...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $288K *

Lead the charge in embedding security into the software development lifecycle, scaling secure standards across engineering. Collaborate broadly within teams to promote a 'secure by default' culture wh...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $141K *

Contribute to cutting-edge full stack applications, transforming business needs into innovative tech solutions. Collaborate and innovate within Agile teams, emphasizing security and performance across...

Portsmouth, NHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $115K *

Engineer robust end-to-end test automation frameworks using Playwright. Collaborate across teams to enhance QA capabilities, leveraging AI tools for efficient testing and maintenance, while mentoring...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $104K *

Elevate your career by troubleshooting and supporting HVAC and control systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex field issues and enhance product development...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$204K - $316K *

Join a dynamic leadership team to drive innovative platform strategies, manage cross-functional engineering teams, and shape the future of AI-enabled solutions through advanced cloud services and cutt...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.