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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$123K - $161K *

Empower innovation by designing and developing IT infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance performance, maintain standards, and ensure the reliability of technology platfor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team of engineers to enhance the Developer Experience by optimizing internal platforms. Drive strategic roadmaps, ensuring seamless CI/CD workflows and promoting best practices across the organ...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional technical support across network infrastructure and systems. Engage with diverse groups to ensure seamless operations and contribute to success in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Unlock the full potential of the DevOps lifecycle by modernizing infrastructure, supporting CI/CD environments, and enhancing automation with cloud technologies and containerization. Collaborate on tr...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $166K *

Elevate our R&D capabilities by managing Linux systems for secure projects. Ensure efficient operations, support users, and maintain robust infrastructure in a collaborative environment, while thrivin...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $128K *

Transform your career by managing and optimizing Windows environments, supporting E-Mail systems, and ensuring robust security. Develop high-availability solutions while collaborating with cybersecuri...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $195K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by delivering strategic automation solutions. Leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to solve client challenges and promote the adoption of Red H...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in migrating legacy systems to modern platforms, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence. Design scalable solutions for infrastructure management while mentoring junio...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$185K - $240K *

Drive cloud innovation by designing and deploying scalable cloud-native applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission-critical operations in a dynamic Cyber Intelligence env...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $105K *

Join a dynamic IT team to manage and optimize enterprise network and systems infrastructure across multiple sites. Drive compliance and strategic initiatives while ensuring robust security and seamles...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering mission-critical solutions. Contribute as a systems integrator, managing projects and advising leadership while ensuring technical excellence and effective com...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering platforms by owning the strategy and outcomes for cloud hosting and developer tools. Collaborate across teams to enhance delivery, optimize costs...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Help us innovate and design robust systems to handle vast geospatial datasets. Work in a dynamic environment where your expertise in DevOps and cloud technologies will be vital in enhancing system per...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing fault-tolerant systems, driving the deployment and monitoring of machine learning models while ensuring optimal performance across cloud infrastructure wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $172K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and administering the ServiceNow platform, ensuring its stability and performance. Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to drive improvements and support through st...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K *

Shape the future of enterprise cloud solutions by designing and governing secure, scalable architectures. Collaborate with leadership to establish cloud strategies and ensure seamless integration acro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to manage and optimize a large-scale HPC cluster, ensuring system reliability, security, and performance. Provide expert troubleshooting and training while driving compliance and e...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $210K *

Oversee the management and maintenance of a large-scale HPC cluster, ensuring system reliability, performance, and security. Serve as a senior technical resource, troubleshooting complex issues and me...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform cloud environments by designing and implementing scalable Microsoft Azure solutions. Lead Infrastructure as Code initiatives, enhance automation, and support development teams with best prac...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion the design and implementation of scalable Azure cloud solutions, focusing on Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation, establish architecture standa...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development of scalable Azure solutions, focusing on Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud architecture, automation, and best practices, ensuring sec...

Winnipeg, MBIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Support the development of scalable, secure Azure environments by implementing Infrastructure as Code and optimizing Kubernetes platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud architecture standard...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Architect robust Microsoft Azure solutions, focusing on Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes. Drive cloud excellence, enhance automation, and support development teams with best practices in a fully...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by building scalable, secure Azure environments. Play a key role in shaping cloud architecture, improving automation, and supporting development teams with best practices in a full...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development of scalable Azure cloud solutions, focusing on Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud architecture and automation, ensuring best practices...

Halifax, NSIn-Person

2 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.