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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$105K - $130K *

Transform backend systems and cloud operations by designing and automating services in Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment efficiency and reliability, driving impactfu...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $130K *

Transform backend systems by designing and automating cloud operations in Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment efficiency and reliability while leveraging modern DevOps...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the management and optimization of critical databases, ensuring performance, security, and user support while implementing efficient processes for data organization and storage across complex sys...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize IT infrastructure management for production environments, ensuring seamless operation of servers, networking, and security. Lead a team for incident response and capacity planning while drivi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$93K - $126K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IT systems and infrastructure. Leverage your expertise in multi-platform environments to enhance operations, drive solutions, and ensure system reliability w...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $126K *

Unlock your potential as a Systems Administrator III, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance IT systems and support business objectives. Drive innovation through effective solutions and ensure o...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $126K *

Shape the future of IT systems by managing and optimizing multi-platform environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and ensure system reliability while leading...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our IT infrastructure. You'll ensure system stability and security while managing cloud services, endpoint management, and on-premises solutio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing critical systems. Leverage your Linux expertise and automation skills to enhance network performance and security while mentoring a dynamic team in a mis...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Support and enhance development and test infrastructures by automating processes, improving reliability, and ensuring security in both cloud and on-premise environments to drive operational efficiency...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $174K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing cloud computing by leading complex technical initiatives. As a Senior Software Engineer I, you'll build high-throughput microservices and mentor engineers while tack...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $174K *

Lead the charge in building high-performance distributed systems, mentoring engineers, and driving technical execution to enhance cloud computing infrastructure and services...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud infrastructure, automate CI/CD pipelines, and enhance observability tools. Leverage your DevOps expertise to ensure secure, scalable, and efficient...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $150K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable and efficient IT systems and support. Drive continuous improvement through technical expertise and operational strategies in complex environments...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $170K *

Join us to shape the future of DevOps by providing technical leadership and architectural direction across agile teams. Drive automation, enhance developer experience, and champion a culture of contin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Champion the evolution of DevOps practices by providing technical leadership and architectural direction across agile teams, enhancing software delivery speed and reliability while fostering a culture...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Champion innovation in DevOps as you lead architectural direction and enhance CI/CD practices across agile teams, driving efficiency and reliability in software delivery while fostering a culture of c...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Champion DevOps excellence by leading architectural direction and CI/CD practices across agile teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software delivery, ensuring scalability, securi...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career with this strategic role focused on combat system simulation, network infrastructure, and security solutions, ensuring high fidelity performance while collaborating with Engineer tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by designing and managing automated provisioning systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and security while implementing cutting-edge automation tools and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $155K *

Join our team as a Network Administrator II, where you'll support and maintain network infrastructures, ensuring reliability and security across domestic and international environments. Collaborate wi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate operations by managing live data center environments, ensuring reliability while supporting construction and maintenance activities across critical facilities. Collaborate with teams to optimi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$68K - $103K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing same-day delivery! Lead cross-functional projects, manage stakeholders, and ensure timely execution of facility infrastructure initiatives while tackling challenges...

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences while supporting secure cloud-based silicon chip design environments. This role combines technical expertise with proactive...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to support and enhance high-performance data center networks. Take ownership of troubleshooting and optimizing advanced networking technologies while continuously expanding your te...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.