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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$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of cloud-based solutions by leading engineering practices, creating reference architectures, and collaborating with teams to enhance deployment strategies and security measures a...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $117K *

Drive day-to-day operations of Azure and Microsoft 365 services, ensuring optimal performance, incident management, and compliance with service levels while supporting service transitions and maintena...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $132K *

Join a team that's driving cloud innovation by architecting and delivering AI-powered solutions. Engage directly with customers to solve complex challenges and enhance their cloud experience through h...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $132K *

Elevate customer success by driving technical enablement and strategic engagement in cloud migrations. Collaborate globally to deliver high-performing, scalable solutions while addressing complex chal...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading Azure Cloud infrastructure initiatives. Drive innovation through Terraform development, ensuring robust security and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Grow your career with a cutting-edge team focused on developing scalable infrastructure for distributed AI applications, enhancing performance and reliability in cloud environments through innovative...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Optimize datacenter operations by maintaining infrastructure, deploying new equipment, and automating processes. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance performance and ensure reliability in a dyna...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $200K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative cloud service delivery models and frameworks. Collaborate on PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and DaaS solutions while implementing automation and ensuring secure, efficient...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $117K *

Architect and manage massive-scale pricing compute grids, ensuring rapid, resilient valuations for millions of trades across diverse market scenarios. Drive performance optimization and integrate adva...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Innovate and optimize production infrastructure by leveraging AI tools and Terraform. Collaborate with product teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, automate processes, and troubleshoot issues, ensuring o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $189K *

Champion the development and deployment of complex software solutions, leveraging your expertise in cloud technologies and automation tools to enhance operational efficiency and team collaboration...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $180K *

Empower your career by leading cloud architecture and deployment efforts. Drive modernization initiatives and enhance security for mission-critical applications in a dynamic environment focused on nat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$72K - $115K *

Support advanced network operations by troubleshooting and optimizing a global data center network. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues, enhance processes, and drive continuous improvemen...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $115K *

Empower network operations by troubleshooting and optimizing a global data center network. Take ownership of complex issues, drive incident resolution, and enhance processes through automation and mon...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $202K *

Transform research impact at a top-tier HPC organization by ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient computational resources that drive scientific discovery and innovation across clinical and academi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform data center operations by ensuring optimal setup, management, and troubleshooting of advanced hardware and infrastructure while collaborating across teams to achieve seamless deployment and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$138K - $165K *

Drive the development of scalable data pipelines on GCP, leading a high-performing team to ensure data quality and governance while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful analytics and A...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate secure software delivery by designing and implementing DevSecOps solutions for classified environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance automation, security, and operational efficiency...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative infrastructure solutions for scalable deployments, collaborating with customers to refine requirements, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $138K *

Unlock potential by managing Azure environments and supporting Army training initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure secure, efficient cloud operations while overseeing hardware and software con...

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of IT operations to ensure secure, compliant systems while enhancing cybersecurity measures in alignment with federal standards. Collaborate with teams and vendors to maintain an effici...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving the reliability and performance of enterprise-scale infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and automate while managing complex systemic chall...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate enterprise AI workflows by designing reliable infrastructure systems, automating operations, and ensuring 24/7 availability. Tackle complex challenges while shaping the future of performance a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career as you build and maintain resilient infrastructure, ensuring 24/7 reliability and performance. Lead initiatives that drive efficiency and innovation, impacting our solutions for en...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that architects and develops enterprise-grade software solutions, driving innovation and quality across the software development lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams i...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.