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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$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in maintaining system reliability for our infrastructure team, focusing on performance-critical, user-facing solutions while partnering with engineering teams to build scalable service...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to engineer and maintain critical Windows and SQL Server systems supporting a Citrix VDI environment. Collaborate on innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with federal sta...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize database performance and security while maintaining operational reliability. This role involves installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of database systems, collaborating with IT tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by ensuring database reliability and security while optimizing performance. Collaborate closely with teams to implement enhancements and safeguard sensitive data in a dynamic envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and optimizing Linux systems for classified operations. Leverage your expertise in system administration to ensure operational availability and support crit...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$57K - $118K *

Join a dynamic data center team to optimize server operations, mentor technicians, and ensure top-performing IT infrastructure. Contribute your expertise in technical support and improve processes whi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $186K *

Drive innovation in data center controls by managing BMS and EPMS projects, troubleshooting systems, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and standards...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$210K - $240K *

Lead the security of our cloud platform by designing and implementing robust security architectures. Collaborate with teams to build secure systems, automate controls, and ensure compliance, all while...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $97K *

Tackle challenges as you support and maintain network and system operations, ensuring robust infrastructure and user support within sensitive environments. Collaborate on architecture design, purchasi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $141K *

Help us manage and optimize IT systems, ensuring reliable operations and top-tier support, including VMware and Active Directory technologies, to enhance organizational performance and efficiency...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $197K *

Accelerate your career by delivering cloud infrastructure solutions for U.S. Government clients. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and maintain systems that enhance mission-critical operati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Lead cloud deployment projects, collaborating with global teams to drive digital transformation. Oversee planning, execution, and quality assurance while managing resources, budgets, and risks to ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $230K *

Help us manage the life cycle of our AI platform by implementing automation strategies that resolve complex customer constraints, ensuring reliable performance across diverse environments while leadin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Engineer robust cloud solutions by developing infrastructure-as-code, enhancing service monitoring, and building automation tools for engineering teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve high...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform security operations by evaluating and optimizing enterprise and AWS-native security tools, ensuring effective integration and compliance with industry standards while enhancing overall secur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Champion innovative cloud strategies by delivering robust Azure and AWS solutions. Collaborate with teams to design infrastructure, automate deployments, and ensure scalability while building a reward...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $140K *

Deliver innovative cloud solutions by designing and managing Azure and AWS infrastructure, automating deployments, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines to drive successful project outcomes and enhance clien...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Pioneer network solutions in Azure, focusing on virtual topology, routing, and security. Shape connectivity through private endpoints and manage network access controls, ensuring robust infrastructure...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $125K *

Explore your potential as a Software Architect, designing and enhancing build systems and delivery platforms. Collaborate with teams to implement CI/CD practices and ensure high-quality software deliv...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise IT operations by resolving complex trouble tickets, mentoring junior associates, and driving incident reduction. Collaborate across teams to enhance service delivery and ensure ad...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring robust IT support and systems administration. Oversee cloud services, user support, and security tools while maintaining organization-wide technology reliability and integr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to drive innovative solutions as a key architect for cloud technology alliances, enhancing data management and AI capabilities through strategic collaboration with GCP, ensuring excell...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K *

Unlock potential by leading hands-on operations in a dynamic data center environment. You will ensure reliable compute and network infrastructure, supporting AI workloads while collaborating with cros...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K *

Drive daily operations in the data center, ensuring reliable compute and network infrastructure for AI workloads. Lead hands-on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting while collaborating with...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $220K *

Partner with us to elevate infrastructure and development processes by overseeing robust DevOps practices, driving automation, and collaborating in Agile teams to enhance software delivery and operati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.