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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$320K - $485K *

Shape the future of infrastructure management by building robust systems that optimize resource allocation, enhance efficiency, and provide real-time insights across diverse cloud environments, drivin...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $101K *

Oversee the administration and support of SQL Server and Azure data services, ensuring optimal performance, security, and data integrity across multiple environments while collaborating with diverse I...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$85K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing and optimizing IT systems. Provide critical support for troubleshooting, maintenance, and operations, ensuring seamless functionality across various platforms...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $145K *

Champion innovation by leading the design and implementation of cloud-native AI platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform ideas into scalable solutions and enhancements for enterprise-leve...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $214K *

Unlock the potential of cloud technology by architecting and managing robust AWS environments. Lead Tier 2 support for diverse systems, streamline automation with SaltStack, and collaborate with teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $214K *

Explore a key role in architecting and maintaining AWS cloud environments, providing Tier 2 support for diverse systems while collaborating with teams to ensure operational stability and security acro...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud-native AI innovations, driving strategic initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable solutions and proofs of concept that enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform data operations by managing Airtable systems and ensuring reliable API integrations. Collaborate with teams to maintain data integrity and support reporting efforts, while gaining insights i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by supporting data operations in a fast-paced environment, ensuring reliable data flow and integration across systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and con...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$93K - $126K *

Innovate within a collaborative IT Operations team, managing Citrix environments to enhance healthcare experiences. Leverage your expertise in Citrix administration and support to ensure seamless oper...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $126K *

Oversee the administration and support of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, ensuring optimal performance across on-premises and cloud environments. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance user experience...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $126K *

Champion innovation by managing Citrix environments, ensuring seamless operations and user experiences. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance healthcare solutions, leveraging your expertise in virtuali...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $126K *

Elevate your career by managing Citrix environments, ensuring seamless operations and user experiences. Collaborate with a dedicated IT team to optimize system performance and support innovative healt...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $126K *

Oversee the administration and support of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, ensuring optimal performance across on-premises and cloud environments. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance user experience...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $126K *

Develop and maintain Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environments, ensuring optimal performance and availability. Collaborate with IT teams to support enterprise-level solutions and enhance user expe...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $113K *

Unlock potential by managing Citrix environments, ensuring seamless operations and support for virtual applications and desktops. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance user experience and maintain syst...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing IT systems through effective support, troubleshooting, and management. You'll play a key role in maintaining infrastructure and ensuring seamless operations a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead and develop the Data Platform Engineering group, setting technical direction and architecture standards while balancing hands-on execution and people management to driv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion integrated project controls to optimize schedule, cost, and change management on mission-critical construction programs, ensuring seamless communication and accountability among stakeholders...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of our IT infrastructure by owning end-to-end systems management, ensuring security, and enhancing user experience. Be the go-to expert for device management, onboarding, and support...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing technology reliability and security. As a Senior Systems Administrator, you'll collaborate across various platforms and tools, driving improvements and suppor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Drive the evolution of cloud environments and optimize software delivery platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automation, ensuring reliability and sc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Elevate your career by leading backend engineering for high-scale cloud services. Collaborate across teams to enhance security and performance, while driving innovation in distributed systems and algo...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Play a key role in designing and optimizing enterprise-scale cloud environments and CI/CD pipelines, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance operations, automate processes, and support mission-cri...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology by designing, implementing, and optimizing Azure infrastructure and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security, auto...

1 week 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.