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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$200K - $260K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare infrastructure by overseeing enterprise technology operations, including Epic EHR systems, while supporting a new hospital’s design and operational readiness...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $250K *

Elevate your career by building impactful models that drive data center energy strategies. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to analyze complex systems, ensuring efficient operations and inf...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to optimize Linux systems, drive innovation, and enhance infrastructure solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless operations and support new applications, while automating...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $208K *

Champion operational excellence by leading rack integration programs, ensuring seamless production and deployment. Drive cross-functional collaboration, optimize workflows, and maintain accountability...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $161K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on successful Azure migrations and cloud optimization. Utilize your expertise in M365 and cloud security while ensuring effective collaboration and support...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $137K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AWS cloud infrastructure with a focus on automation and 5G technology. You will lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and architect resilient so...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$72K - $160K *

Elevate your career by delivering innovative cloud software solutions. Leverage your expertise in development, integration, and testing to enhance service offerings while collaborating effectively wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$208K - $228K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure for autonomous systems. Lead cloud and edge computing initiatives, mentor engineers, and optimize performance while ensuring security and compliance in a f...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's leading the deployment of cutting-edge ASIC compute infrastructure. Oversee the end-to-end build-out, ensuring operational excellence and reliability across multiple data center sit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $112K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing a hybrid network infrastructure, ensuring secure connectivity and compliance across multiple sites. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance performance, suppor...

6 days ago

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

$165K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead cloud architecture strategy and governance, driving modernization and multi-cloud initiatives. Collaborate globally to deliver secure, scalable solutions while mentorin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of cloud infrastructure by building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines while ensuring robust security and resilience in a collaborative team environment. Your contributions will enhan...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Develop and enhance automated provisioning systems to efficiently onboard high volumes of servers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration and process optimization, direct...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $214K *

Lead the charge in enhancing and maintaining a robust Windows environment, ensuring operational excellence and security within a collaborative team. Drive innovation in a dynamic Big Data ecosystem wh...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $110K *

Drive excellence in Mainframe and Distributed Data Center Operations by managing teams, enhancing service delivery, and fostering client relationships. Leverage technical expertise to mentor staff and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $135K *

Build and optimize IT server configurations, ensuring timely deployment and compliance with security standards while managing logistics for international shipping and equipment support...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing enterprise-level Windows and virtualization infrastructure. Work hands-on within multiple datacenters to support, enhance, and future-proof systems and solu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$300K - $400K *

Engage in building the cloud infrastructure that empowers advanced AI research, optimizing model training and execution environments, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and scalability across innovativ...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of cutting-edge Azure solutions, guiding teams through application modernization, and driving DevOps adoption to ensure secure, scalable, and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower teams by assessing application architectures and guiding cloud migrations. Collaborate across functions to enhance deployment pipelines and modernize legacy systems, ensuring operational visib...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive the optimization and management of Storage solutions. Support enterprise systems and ensure efficient functionality while leading remote technical support and driving incident resolution for enh...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the advancement of enterprise storage solutions by delivering expert support and optimization strategies. Focus on improving client service and storage administration efficiencies across diver...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $170K *

Discover your potential as you design and implement secure Azure architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud capabilities and support mission-critical systems in a dynami...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer robust infrastructure solutions for scalable, secure financial products. Engage in CI/CD, automation, and security best practices while collaborating with teams to ensure reliable, high-perfor...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $148K *

Optimize classified IT systems by ensuring reliable operation, maintenance, and security in a dynamic lab environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure and support mission-critical ope...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.