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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$95K - $115K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure by implementing and supporting Azure solutions, collaborating to enhance operational efficiency, and driving innovation through automation and modernization initiatives i...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a mission-focused team to support critical Command and Control operations, ensuring secure communications and network administration across classified and unclassified environments, enhancing col...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Transform your career by optimizing cloud solutions for the U.S. Coast Guard. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance performance, security, and cost-efficiency in Intelligence Community cloud en...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Transform systems administration by providing essential support for classified and unclassified networks. Engage in troubleshooting, system upgrades, and security compliance to ensure optimal performa...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing system administration excellence. Leverage your expertise in Linux, firewall management, and DevOps to lead a small team in a dynamic environment focused on r...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize system performance and security by managing Linux environments, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and leading a small team in a dynamic, on-site role focused on advanced system administration and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of complex database reliability challenges while driving automation and efficiency within a modern data platform team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secur...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you support and enhance Unix/Linux systems, collaborating with teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability while driving automation and innovation in a dynamic infrast...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$143K - $194K *

Drive the design and implementation of cloud-based repair workflows, ensuring high availability of UltraServers. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance AI/ML infrastructure and optimize operational...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$225K - $250K *

Transform systems engineering by leveraging advanced troubleshooting skills and hands-on execution. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions in a complex environment, ensuring o...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $250K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Systems Engineer, leveraging 14+ years of experience to enhance complex systems. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and optimize technologies, ensuring seamless...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Support the management of DoD systems as a skilled DevOps Engineer by overseeing installations, configurations, and system monitoring to uphold security and sustainability within a secure environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$174K - $252K *

Lead the charge in building robust infrastructure for cloud solutions, collaborating with teams to deliver critical services for diverse customers, and ensuring high-quality software development and d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

Lead the development of large-scale infrastructure solutions, optimizing cloud technologies and enhancing software products. Collaborate with teams to deliver mission-critical services for diverse cus...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $167K *

Champion the administration of identity, security, and server systems in a dynamic IT environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance toll collection technology and ensure operational excell...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$76K - $128K *

Join a team that's transforming cloud solutions by supporting Microsoft Azure projects, enhancing systems engineering, and driving technical excellence through collaboration and innovative problem-sol...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Manage and optimize Linux systems, ensuring stability, performance, and security. Focus on incident resolution, patching, and support for physical and virtual servers, while adhering to best practices...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $100K *

Take ownership of Linux systems administration, ensuring stability and performance. Engage in monitoring, incident resolution, and system maintenance across physical and virtual servers, adhering to e...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining a secure, fast, and reliable network. As a senior operator, you'll monitor infrastructure, resolve incidents, and collaborate with engineering to enhance ne...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $198K *

Grow your skills by collaborating with cloud architects to build and secure innovative cloud solutions. Leverage cutting-edge technologies within a DevOps framework to optimize infrastructure and deli...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Grow your expertise in cloud engineering by collaborating with architects to build and secure innovative solutions. Leverage cutting-edge technologies within a DevOps framework to optimize infrastruct...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Design and optimize cloud infrastructure solutions using AWS and Azure. Collaborate with architects and engineers to enhance security, automate processes, and manage costs while delivering innovative...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to design and automate CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure and efficient software delivery across environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in secure enterprise application delivery by designing, automating, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines and Linux environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Grow your career with a role focused on SRE practices, owning systems, automating operations, and improving service reliability for AI and GPU workloads in a dynamic environment. Join a team dedicated...

Reposted 5 days 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.