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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$93K - $125K *

Support critical IT operations within Special Access Programs, ensuring secure network environments and efficient troubleshooting. Collaborate with teams to maintain systems, manage backups, and provi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $125K *

Empower progress at the forefront of IT operations, providing essential support for secure network environments and Special Access Programs. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal system performance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $125K *

Join us to support Special Access Programs by maintaining secure IT infrastructure, troubleshooting network issues, and ensuring optimal system performance while collaborating with diverse teams to me...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $125K *

Optimize IT operations by providing day-to-day support for secure networks, ensuring system performance, and managing data backups within Special Access Programs (SAPs) to enhance operational efficien...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to support Special Access Programs by maintaining secure network environments, troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring optimal performance of IT infrastructure. Engage with cli...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting Special Access Programs by maintaining secure IT infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring optimal performance in a dynamic environment. Your expe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $125K *

Elevate your career by providing critical IT support within Special Access Programs, ensuring secure network operations and troubleshooting system anomalies to enhance performance and reliability in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $125K *

Join us to provide critical IT support within Special Access Programs, ensuring secure network operations and troubleshooting. Collaborate with teams to maintain systems, manage backups, and enhance p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $113K *

Lead the charge in organizing and supporting complex computer systems, including LANs and WANs, while providing technical support and participating in infrastructure decisions for government agencies...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining advanced IT infrastructure platforms, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with teams to optimize solutions, automate processes, and enhance...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Transform your career by providing vital technical support and system administration. Engage with an agile team to enhance system performance and ensure optimal functionality, focusing on GEOINT appli...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $113K *

Manage IT operations across multi-family residential communities, providing on-site and remote support for a Windows-based network. Collaborate with teams to enhance technology solutions and ensure se...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by designing and optimizing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure high availability for glo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $105K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by designing, deploying, and maintaining AWS solutions. Leverage your expertise in Kubernetes and DevOps to integrate multi-platform systems, ensuring reliability and sc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $105K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Cloud Integrator, where you'll design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration across multi-platform systems while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to enhance the reliability and performance of cloud-based services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage incident response, operational processes, and monitoring for conta...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative DevOps solutions, enhancing automation and efficiency across diverse projects. Collaborate with passionate professionals while advancing your skills in a sup...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower state agencies by modernizing critical systems through software development. Contribute to a collaborative environment while enhancing your skills and supporting the long-term success of Maryl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $242K *

Lead the charge in designing resilient cloud infrastructure and automated pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build next-gen platform blueprints on Google Cloud, enabling seamless so...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $181K *

Transform your career by leading cloud migrations and optimizing Microsoft 365 environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and security while leveraging your expertise i...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us to optimize and manage Linux environments, bridging traditional infrastructure with modern containerization. Collaborate with engineers to enhance system performance and mentor junior staff wh...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $127K *

Unlock your potential by driving cloud and enterprise infrastructure management. Collaborate across teams to ensure optimal performance, security, and automation while overseeing critical applications...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $218K *

Drive network security and infrastructure excellence by managing advanced firewalls, optimizing connectivity, and leading technical initiatives to support critical operations and enhance performance a...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $127K *

Unlock potential by supporting and optimizing enterprise cloud and on-premises systems through administration, security, and automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance infrastructure perform...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $225K *

Transform the cloud infrastructure landscape by ensuring reliability, scalability, and automation in production systems. Collaborate with engineers to build robust solutions that enhance observability...

4 weeks 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.