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 - $240K *

Optimize infrastructure operations by leading maintenance and troubleshooting efforts, ensuring seamless deployment of solutions while collaborating on modernization initiatives and proposing innovati...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

2 days ago

  •   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...

6 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...

6 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...

6 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...

6 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 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Optimize your expertise by owning systems and enhancing production reliability through effective automation, tooling, and incident management. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements acro...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining reliability: lead automation, troubleshoot, and enhance systems supporting AI and GPU workloads; your expertise will elevate service health and incident response in a fas...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Lead the charge in ensuring reliable, efficient systems through automation and troubleshooting. Own the processes critical to AI and GPU workloads while collaborating with cross-functional teams to el...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $485K *

Engineer seamless cloud services for Claude, driving efficiency and scalability across major CSPs by building robust backend systems and cross-functional collaboration for optimized performance and co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $135K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing IT systems and security compliance. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational integrity and implement security measures while providing exceptional s...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $135K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on IT systems administration and security management. Collaborate with security professionals to ensure compliance and operational excellence whil...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT systems and security protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards while providing exceptional support to staff in a dynamic, multi-office environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $135K *

Advance your career by overseeing the administration of an enterprise ITSM platform, ensuring effective management of users and integrations while optimizing system performance and compliance to suppo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $135K *

Tackle the administration and optimization of the enterprise ITSM platform, ensuring seamless operations, robust infrastructure, and compliance with security standards while supporting a critical Depa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $135K *

Lead a dedicated team managing the ITSM platform, overseeing user access, catalog maintenance, and performance monitoring to enhance IT service delivery for a federal agency. This role drives operatio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative cloud solutions and enhancing DevOps practices. Leverage your software engineering expertise to improve system reliability and operational efficiency while collab...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.