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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$160K - $200K *

Architect and implement IBM Cloud solutions, collaborating with sales and technical teams to design, size, and migrate workloads to public cloud platforms while optimizing performance and costs...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the security of cloud environments for U.S. government and defense initiatives. Ensure compliance with federal regulations while optimizing cloud architectures and protecting sensitive data acro...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $187K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and securing cloud environments by managing Microsoft Azure and 365 services. Collaborate with IT teams to modernize infrastructure, ensuring governance and operational e...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a critical role in securing cloud environments for U.S. government operations. Design, implement, and optimize protections for sensitive data in both regulated and multi-cloud in...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing our hybrid cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security, compliance, and seamless operations while providing top-notch support to i...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$182K - $247K *

Optimize cloud solutions by collaborating with a dynamic team to design, develop, and deploy innovative systems. Leverage your expertise in AWS and complex systems to drive impactful results in a fast...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions, focusing on AWS and Azure. Drive cloud migration initiatives while ensuring security and performance across multi-cloud environm...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform cloud operations by supporting migration, deployment, and maintenance of secure, high-performing AWS and/or Azure environments. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize inf...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $155K *

Transform client needs into secure, scalable cloud solutions. Lead design, implementation, and support while leveraging AI technologies. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability and performa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing reliability and performance of a SaaS platform. Collaborate with development teams to implement automation, incident management, and observability practices...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $104K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure by implementing GCP environments, automating deployments, and ensuring high availability. Collaborate on Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and Ansible while managing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead day-to-day IT administration, enhancing infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives while collaborating with engineering teams to streamline operations and drive technical solutions for organiza...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Manage cloud infrastructure for high-availability ArcGIS Enterprise systems. Collaborate with federal clients, ensuring top performance across Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes while supporting a distrib...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage the administration and optimization of scalable ArcGIS Enterprise systems in cloud environments, ensuring high availability and security through innovative cloud infrastructure solutions and co...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive cloud strategy initiatives by developing frameworks and governance processes. Lead the Cloud Management Office, conduct assessments, and create presentations to support informed decision-making...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing cloud strategies and governance frameworks for the Judiciary. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance cloud adoption and ensure effective decision-making through compreh...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure for enterprise security systems. Lead the design and architecture of high-availability environments, mentor engineers, and ensure resilient, secure i...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $218K *

Innovate enterprise solutions by designing and optimizing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure environments, ensuring secure, high-performing architectures that drive digital transformation and maximize busine...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$131K - $218K *

Architect innovative OCI solutions to drive digital transformation, optimizing enterprise environments for scalability and performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement secure, automated clo...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$131K - $218K *

Join our team to shape the future of cloud solutions by designing and optimizing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure environments. Collaborate with experts to drive innovation and enhance enterprise performan...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing innovative cloud network solutions across diverse platforms, ensuring robust security, performance, and integration with applications for seamless services a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $170K *

Champion innovative cloud administration, providing critical technical support for Windows and Linux environments. Contribute to robust cloud infrastructure and ensure system integrity through meticul...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive the design, automation, and support of cloud infrastructure, enhancing system reliability and security. Collaborate across Azure, Windows Server, and DevOps to optimize technology environments a...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Tackle complex cloud engineering challenges by architecting, deploying, and maintaining scalable infrastructure across major platforms, while driving automation and supporting collaborative developmen...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing IT systems and cloud infrastructure, providing technical support, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance. Collaborate on Microsoft 365 and Azure environments while enhancin...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business 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.