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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$101K - $111K *

Shape the future of secure data transfer by driving innovative solutions in Cross-Domain Systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement high-impact dataflow strategies for a critical I...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $280K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your Cloud expertise to support critical mission software, ensuring seamless operations for our government clients through innovative technological solutions and coll...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $280K *

Elevate your career by providing cloud expertise to support critical government missions. Collaborate with a team dedicated to achieving cloud computing objectives and sustaining mission-critical soft...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the deployment and automation of Linux-based infrastructure, ensuring reliability and efficiency through scripting and troubleshooting. Collaborate with teams to enhance storage systems and s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $113K *

Advance high-performance computing environments by managing Linux/Unix systems, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and optimizing performance to meet mission-critical requirements in a dynamic and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $113K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing high-performance computing environments. Manage Linux and Unix systems, troubleshoot infrastructure challenges, and enhance operational efficiency to support...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $135K *

Optimize enterprise systems by managing and troubleshooting network, server, and storage infrastructure. Collaborate on upgrades, cybersecurity, and user support while maintaining documentation and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $154K *

Elevate customer engagement by providing expert technical support for advanced cloud networking solutions. Partner with teams to resolve complex issues and ensure optimal product adoption, enhancing c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $154K *

Grow your career with a leading role in multi-cloud network support, driving customer success through problem resolution, technical expertise, and collaboration with engineering teams to optimize clou...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying secure Azure networking solutions, ensuring reliable connectivity for healthcare organizations while collaborating with customer IT teams to address complex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by designing and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing performance through collaboration and automation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$86K - $181K *

Support our IT team as a Tier 2 Systems Administrator, providing expert technical assistance, maintaining critical systems, and ensuring top-tier performance and security for user infrastructure. Make...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $152K *

Champion the daily administration of Oracle Fusion Cloud applications, ensuring smooth performance and user management. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement security measures and optimize syste...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as you design and implement secure cloud solutions that support national defense initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud architectures that are miss...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$63K - $129K *

Support and enhance IT networks by troubleshooting, maintaining, and integrating systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless operations and provide guidance to junior staff while managing netwo...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $139K *

Drive the identity lifecycle for enterprise access management, ensuring secure, reliable identity services. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience while implementing Zero Trust principles a...

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2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Innovate secure IT services by managing networks and systems, ensuring compliance, enhancing cybersecurity practices, and providing technical support in a collaborative environment to meet federal req...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $170K *

Unlock potential by managing and securing our cloud-first enterprise environment. This hands-on role encompasses systems administration, security operations, and compliance to ensure a scalable and se...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing and optimizing cloud environments. This hands-on role involves managing identity, access, and endpoint security while ensuring compliance and integrating enter...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $176K *

Elevate your expertise by leading critical HVAC maintenance for mission-critical systems. Drive compliance, oversee operational excellence, and mentor team members in maintaining state-of-the-art mech...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate enterprise-level IT operations by providing Tier 3 systems administration, security, and support for on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring compliance and optimal performance across mult...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career forward by managing AIX and Unix environments, enhancing system performance, and automating processes. Leverage your expertise to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions in a...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$152K - $175K *

Champion the security of GPU cloud infrastructure by architecting solutions that ensure robust tenant isolation, securing systems from vulnerabilities, and implementing innovative code at the OS level...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of IT systems administration by ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability of the IT infrastructure, including Microsoft 365 and Azure services, while...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing enterprise Azure cloud architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and best practices while guiding teams through cloud migration and modernization init...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.