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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing and supporting technology infrastructure systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while collaborating with a dynamic technical team to drive innovation and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Inspire innovation by collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance user experience through robust IT infrastructure management and support, driving operational excellence in a fast-paced environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing server operations and lifecycle management. You'll coordinate provisioning, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with vendors to ensure seamless service deli...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $104K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure operations by maintaining and troubleshooting servers, collaborating with vendors, and ensuring operational effectiveness. Contribute to day-to-day management while enhan...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Oversee IT system infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Manage troubleshooting, maintenance, and support for client/server/storage/network devices while leading a team to enhan...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K - $185K *

Shape the future of cloud management by leading a dynamic team in delivering VMware by Broadcom solutions. Drive technical excellence, mentor talent, and ensure high-quality service delivery for enter...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure with expert problem-solving and automation skills. Collaborate globally, drive efficiencies, and enhance uptime in a high-scale environment. Lead cloud tooling developme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize cloud operations by leveraging data-driven automation solutions that maximize uptime and enhance performance across a large-scale, heterogeneous server environment. Collaborate globally to ad...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead innovative cloud automation solutions for complex operational challenges, maximizing uptime and efficiency across a large-scale hyperscale infrastructure by leveraging diverse software tools and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate cloud operations by leading diagnostic automation initiatives and optimizing server fleet management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data center efficiency and uptime in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of cloud operations by leveraging your expertise in systems engineering to enhance automation and efficiency in our large-scale data centers. Collaborate globally to ensure optimal up...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in cloud production systems engineering, driving automation and collaboration across distributed teams. Leverage data analysis to enhance uptime and efficiency in a large...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Help us enhance cloud infrastructure by driving automation and solutions for operational challenges in large-scale data centers, ensuring optimal performance and uptime in a rapidly growing environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Analyze and resolve complex operational challenges in large-scale cloud environments. Drive automation and tooling improvements for cloud server fleets while collaborating with global teams to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud operations by driving automation solutions and enhancing system reliability. Collaborate globally to resolve complex issues and optimize data center perfo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud operations as a Systems Engineer, enhancing server repair automation and collaborating globally to maximize uptime and efficiency within large-scale environments. Drive innovation thro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by driving cloud automation solutions in a dynamic team. Leverage your expertise to enhance operational efficiency and ensure uptime of our expansive cloud server fleet through inn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform cloud data center operations by driving automation and solutions for complex challenges. Collaborate with distributed teams to enhance server reliability in a large-scale, high-performance e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate cloud automation strategies to enhance uptime and efficiency in a global data center environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive solutions and mentor engineers in resolving...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud operations by driving automation and efficiency in our data center environments. You'll leverage your experience to enhance server management, foster cross-team col...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Architect secure, scalable cloud solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and govern cloud architectures. Drive cloud migration strategies and ensure best practices...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Cloud Engineer, implementing advanced cloud solutions and driving innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client systems, ensuring efficient exec...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing cloud solutions by leading systems engineering, optimizing AWS integrations, and implementing CI/CD processes to enhance infrastructure efficiency and scalabi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $215K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology, managing complex Linux environments and leading Hadoop systems while collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance service offerings for DIB...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $215K *

Drive excellence in Cloud Systems Administration, leveraging expertise in Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes to support onboarding of DIB companies, while ensuring top-tier operational effectiveness and se...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.