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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$128K - $156K *

Support IT systems through troubleshooting and maintenance while delivering top-tier client support. Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance, manage daily operations, and provide effect...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing and optimizing infrastructure and cloud services for a diverse user base. Collaborate with IT leadership to implement secure, scalable solutions while ensuring reliable...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $125K *

Unlock potential by developing scalable data solutions and automating workflows to enhance utility billing accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable data inge...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $125K *

Champion data integrity and automation for utility billing operations, ensuring accurate meter data processing and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $125K *

Shape data solutions and enhance billing accuracy by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive automation and optimize data pipelines to ensure reliable energy metering and billing processes ac...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize system performance and security for critical applications, ensuring seamless operation and support for diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance network reliability and implemen...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining critical data center operations. As an Assistant Critical Operations Manager, you'll support safety, efficiency, and training initiatives while managing ven...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Optimize network operations by ensuring 24/7 availability and reliability of mission-critical systems. Leverage technical expertise to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancements of a naval...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer focused on enhancing AI security for enterprises. Leverage cutting-edge AWS technologies to build resilient infrastructure while collaborating with engineering...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the operational infrastructure by leading system administration for physical, virtual, and cloud environments, ensuring reliability, availability, and recovery for mission-critical systems i...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $156K *

Engage in vital IT system support by managing infrastructure, troubleshooting, and providing user assistance. Contribute to system operations and ensure smooth connectivity across devices while optimi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $90K *

Execute network infrastructure deployments and upgrades across multiple sites. Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to ensure seamless installations while maintaining project documentation and troubl...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $216K *

Join us in enhancing cloud security for critical national systems. This role involves planning, implementing, and managing secure cloud environments while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regula...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $166K *

Join our team to lead Linux systems administration, ensuring security and operational excellence in critical production environments through automation, troubleshooting, and strategic improvements acr...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $138K *

Pioneer cloud engineering solutions by optimizing performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to design and implement cloud technologies, ensuring six sigma standards and continuous improvemen...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Contribute to the reliability and performance of cloud platforms through installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance services based on agile prin...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$65K - $103K *

Partner with us to enhance system performance and security as a System Administrator. You'll manage Windows and Linux environments, implement automation, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity stand...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $137K *

Transform data center operations by leading a diverse technical team, strategizing improvements, and enhancing performance while ensuring operational excellence across multiple facilities worldwide...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with us to deliver advanced Unix systems administration support, ensuring optimal performance and security for critical National Military Command Center systems. Join our dynamic team to i...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $183K *

Advance cloud solutions by designing scalable architectures and optimizing applications. Collaborate with clients to meet their technical needs while ensuring adherence to best practices and driving s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $165K *

Explore innovative solutions as a Hybrid Cloud Platform Engineer, collaborating with Agile teams to enhance a mission-critical PaaS for the Intelligence Community, ensuring secure deployment of applic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $135K *

Advance your career by delivering top-tier Linux systems administration support for mission-critical environments, enhancing security and reliability through your expertise in RHEL engineering and int...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Join the charge in optimizing enterprise systems by managing complex infrastructures, supporting project teams, and driving innovation in healthcare technology. Collaborate effectively to ensure seaml...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and securing multi-account cloud environments for a major automotive client, ensuring top security standards and compliance across all cloud accounts. Drive architectural...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $252K *

Inspire innovation by developing scalable cloud software solutions that enhance mission-critical operations in a collaborative environment, translating complex requirements into secure tools on Google...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.