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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$165K - $175K *

Unlock your potential by providing expert system administration and support for diverse environments, including AWS and Windows/Linux systems, while driving automation and efficiency in a dynamic, col...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Drive the design and evolution of secure, scalable AWS cloud solutions, partnering with cross-functional teams to modernize workloads, guide migrations, and implement best practices in cloud architect...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $160K *

Champion innovative backend solutions to enhance core platform infrastructure, enabling governments to swiftly acquire essential technology for national security and operational efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$230K - $280K *

Transform Engineering Operations by leading accountability and metrics to ensure operational excellence. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance collaboration across teams, and shape the function's growt...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $280K *

Transform Engineering Operations by leading accountability and metrics across teams. Drive improvements in SLOs, incident management, and operational data to ensure customer commitments are met. Shape...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in architecting and developing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure for machine learning and synthetic data initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performa...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize and maintain a robust MongoDB cluster for mission-critical applications, ensuring peak performance and reliability. Collaborate with developers to enhance data interactions and implement effe...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in maintaining a large-scale, sharded MongoDB cluster, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for mission-critical applications while collaborating with developers to enhance dat...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $155K *

Advance your career by designing and maintaining IT infrastructure solutions. Lead innovative projects, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while collaborating with teams to meet organization...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $153K *

Play a key role in enhancing cloud security measures and strategies across multi-cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions and ensure compliance whi...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing IT operations, vendor relationships, and internal projects. Lead endpoint management and ensure service quality while driving technology transitions and compliance init...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $121K *

Advance your career as a key IT System Administrator, supporting a diverse college community. Collaborate with technical teams to manage and optimize server infrastructure, ensuring robust cybersecuri...

1 week ago

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

$94K - $129K *

Transform cloud operations by leading implementation and support for Varian's applications. Collaborate across teams to enhance service delivery, optimize infrastructure, and ensure seamless onboardin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K *

Optimize business processes by bridging IT infrastructure with cloud applications. Administer core tools and data reporting systems, ensuring seamless integrations and robust BI dashboards to empower...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $290K *

Transform mission readiness by developing and deploying advanced platforms. Leverage your expertise in Linux, containerization, and Infrastructure-as-Code to enhance operational efficiency and mentor...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K *

Help us shape the future of network operations in an industrial control environment, ensuring optimal performance and support of systems while facilitating significant growth within our operations...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $250K *

Join a team that's building cutting-edge cybersecurity products from inception. You will architect and implement large-scale systems, focusing on embedded solutions and software management while advan...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Provide essential system administration support for government projects, ensuring smooth operations of Windows servers and related technologies while adhering to Cyber Security principles and policies...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize Kubernetes cloud environments, ensuring reliability and operational excellence. Lead automation efforts and mentor engineers while driving continuous improve...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver seamless cloud migrations by expertly designing architecture, executing cutovers, and guiding clients through GCP challenges. Leverage your deep technical experience and client-facing skills t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize clinical information systems by supporting maintenance, troubleshooting, and user administration. Collaborate with medical staff to enhance application functionality and ensure seamless opera...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $161K *

Help us maintain and optimize Linux operating systems to support mission-critical systems. In this role, you'll provide essential system administration, troubleshoot performance issues, and enhance op...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $212K *

Drive system performance and security by managing large-scale Linux environments. Support installation, troubleshooting, and optimization of IT systems while ensuring compliance and enhancing operatio...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $212K *

Innovate large-scale Linux systems management by ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability. Collaborate on troubleshooting, configuration, and support while enhancing system operations a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $186K *

Explore exciting challenges in AWS global infrastructure, troubleshooting controls and delivering innovative solutions to ensure optimal operation and efficiency in data centers. Join a diverse team c...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.