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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$75K - $113K *

Unlock your potential as a Systems Administrator, managing Windows and Linux systems for classified contracts. Collaborate with engineers and users to ensure optimal performance and security in a dyna...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the administration of mixed Windows and Linux systems, ensuring compliance and security. Oversee IT projects, manage a team, and provide end-user support while communicating effectively with stak...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $175K *

Transform IT infrastructure management by overseeing critical systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Lead troubleshooting efforts, enhance user support, and implement system improvemen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $162K *

Elevate your career by engineering CI/CD platforms that ensure secure, reliable software delivery. Collaborate on modern developer tooling and automation, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to suppor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Empower your career by tackling complex infrastructure challenges across diverse client environments. Leverage your technical expertise to resolve escalations, manage migrations, and enhance system re...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the reliability and performance of our infrastructure, optimizing compute, storage, and networking. Automate processes and enhance observability to ensure fast, cost-effective builds for cust...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to modernizing critical systems for state agencies. Contribute to impactful projects while enhancing your skills in a supportive environment focused on growth and collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate by building advanced detections and automation to enhance security operations. As a key member of the Information Security team, you'll design analytics rules and streamline workflows, ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $150K *

Champion innovation by enhancing our cloud infrastructure and automating operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI-powered solutions and ensure software reliability in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $237K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software deployment through automation. You'll collaborate with development and operations teams, ensuring system reliability while designing and maintaining...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Champion the modernization of enterprise infrastructure and cloud services, leading teams in the delivery of reliable, secure tech platforms while driving strategic initiatives across AWS, Azure, and...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $90K *

Transform the landscape of research computing as you manage Linux systems, provide user support, and collaborate with academic teams to enhance IT infrastructure and drive innovative projects in a sti...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform critical power systems by overseeing installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of backup generators in data centers, ensuring uninterrupted power supply and optimal uptime for mission-c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$114K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud engineering by designing and managing secure multi-cloud infrastructures. Leverage your expertise in AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI to support mission-critical operations...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Engineer robust IT infrastructure by administering Windows and Linux servers, managing domain services, and ensuring system security and performance. Collaborate with teams to support critical enterpr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development and integration of complex systems, ensuring alignment with operational needs and technical requirements throughout their lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to enhance solution...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage with us to support systems from concept through deployment, ensuring operational requirements are met. Collaborate with teams to define technical needs and enhance system performance throughout...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the maintenance and support of operating systems and infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and uptime. Engage in system upgrades, troubleshooting, and documentation to enhance IT operation...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$131K - $237K *

Drive enterprise cloud infrastructure design and optimization, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability. Collaborate with diverse teams in a dynamic environment to enhance cloud adoption...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$300K - $400K *

Elevate system performance by identifying bottlenecks and optimizing compute resources. Engage with AI workload design and performance engineering to ensure reliable distributed systems and efficient...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $170K *

Lead DevOps initiatives by automating deployment pipelines and enhancing system integration for secure environments. Collaborate across teams to streamline configurations and troubleshoot issues in a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enterprise systems engineering, focusing on identity management, Windows Server, and cloud platforms. Drive automation and Tier 3 troubleshooting in a hybrid environment, delivering...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Manage and secure IT systems while supporting mission-critical operations. Collaborate with developers to solve system issues, implement solutions, and maintain service availability. Occasional travel...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $288K *

Develop and enhance IT systems focusing on identity and access management, ensuring secure and efficient workflows. Collaborate with IT and Security teams to automate processes and improve system reli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $288K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance IT systems through identity management and automation. Collaborate with IT and Security to optimize workflows, ensuring secure access and device management while leverag...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.