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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system performance for vital DoD missions. Leverage your systems administration expertise to support the US Marine Corps by managing complex IT infrastructure...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advancing cloud security engineering, optimizing hybrid-cloud solutions, and enhancing secure architectures. Drive technical recommendations and improvements while collaborating wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K *

Shape the future of cloud security! Design and implement resilient Azure infrastructure aligned with DoD compliance, leveraging DevSecOps practices and automation to support mission-critical systems...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing cloud-based virtual desktop environments. This hands-on role leads AWS WorkSpaces architecture, ensuring seamless integration and operation of cloud ser...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $132K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance AWS cloud security systems, driving innovative solutions and ensuring robust infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, deploy, and maintain secure environ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer and deploy AWS cloud solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security and compliance, streamline operations and enable cloud-native architectures. Drive modernization...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in AWS cloud engineering, enhancing system architecture and modernization for Federal clients. Collaborate with teams to deploy, configure, and secure cloud services while ensuring com...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$112K - $196K *

Shape the future of Parsons Classified Networks by overseeing system administration, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing user experiences and optimizing operations through innovative...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $175K *

Transform cloud infrastructure governance by owning the IaC execution platform and cloud network foundation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust access controls, streamline ope...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Architect the future of cloud infrastructure by defining an innovative governance model, streamlining workflows, and enabling self-service capabilities that empower thousands of engineers while ensuri...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of our cloud infrastructure by driving governance and access controls. Collaborate cross-functionally to create self-service pathways, enhancing security and operational efficiency wi...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Advance cloud innovation by designing and maintaining Azure infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure security and performance while optimizing environments and migrating client data to enhance...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $148K *

Transform your career by collaborating on innovative cloud solutions, driving the design and implementation of cutting-edge technology architecture, and providing consultative support across teams to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $148K *

Elevate your career by architecting innovative cloud solutions that transform business applications into scalable systems. Collaborate with teams to implement cutting-edge technology and drive strateg...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $148K *

Champion the development and implementation of innovative cloud solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance technology architecture and operational efficiency while providing expert guidance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $148K *

Unlock potential by driving the design and implementation of innovative cloud solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance technology architecture and ensure scalable, efficient systems that me...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $148K *

Pioneer the development of innovative cloud solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance technology architecture and operational plans, while providing expert guidance and ensuring scalable...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming cloud environments through innovative AWS solutions. This hands-on engineering role involves designing, deploying, and supporting secure hosting environments, with a fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate cloud and infrastructure solutions by administering Azure, Microsoft 365, and enterprise systems. Enhance security, automate processes, and support compliance while collaborating with IT team...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading a talented engineering team in a dynamic cloud environment, modernizing infrastructures while ensuring best practices and compliance, delivering exceptional services to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Lead a skilled engineering team in a dynamic AWS environment to optimize cloud services, enhance infrastructure, and implement innovative solutions while ensuring compliance and security for federal o...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$103K - $138K *

Unlock potential by designing and automating secure, scalable AWS cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure reliability and streamline software delivery throug...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join us to enhance our cloud-based platform as a Full Stack Developer, leveraging your DevOps and AWS expertise. Collaborate across the stack to build, automate, and scale applications while ensuring...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing Solaris and Linux systems in a federal environment. Leverage your expertise in storage, security, and patch management to ensure high availability and compli...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $180K *

Lead the charge in virtualization and systems engineering, ensuring operational continuity across multiple data centers. Collaborate with diverse teams to support large-scale migrations and enhance in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.