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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$240K - $300K *

Champion the operational excellence of a gigawatt-scale data center, leading a diverse team to ensure seamless deployment, readiness, and performance. Drive innovation and efficiency while collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the data center network architecture by designing and building a scalable, high-performance network for a heterogeneous inference fleet, ensuring seamless connectivity and security across mu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and building a scalable data center network for a cutting-edge inference fleet, ensuring high-performance connectivity and security across diverse systems while automating...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the data center network architecture by designing and building scalable, high-performance systems for a heterogeneous inference fleet. Lead site deployments and ensure robust connectivity an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $236K *

Join a team that's redefining database management by optimizing Oracle 19c systems. Leverage your expertise to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability while managing vast data environments a...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Manage and enhance the reliability of production systems at scale, collaborating with engineering teams to improve performance, incident response, and system resilience, while driving observability an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $130K *

Engage with cutting-edge cloud technologies to ensure system health, security, and compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage infrastructure, automate processes, and drive operational excell...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the administration and operations of an enterprise ServiceNow platform, supporting critical functions and ensuring high performance and security in a federal environment. G...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by ensuring 100% uptime in Data Center operations. Drive process improvements, manage technical aspects, and support customer integrations while leading a team to deliver exceptional...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance mission success by developing and managing databases for critical operations. Your expertise will guide software solutions through rigorous testing, troubleshooting, and com...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming IT & DevOps operations, unifying teams and enhancing service delivery. Drive strategic initiatives, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while fostering strong relatio...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Champion the optimization and security of our GitHub ecosystem, ensuring seamless collaboration for developers. Play a key role in managing repositories, enforcing best practices, and supporting our g...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$230K - $280K *

Lead the charge in designing a cohesive network architecture for our AI-driven cloud. Oversee multiple teams for edge, backbone, and data center optimizations, ensuring high-performance systems that s...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $280K *

Lead the charge in shaping the architecture of our AI-first cloud network. Oversee multi-domain teams ensuring coherence and high performance across edge, backbone, data centers, and SDN, while mentor...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $242K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by developing innovative architectures and strategies that integrate AI and emerging technologies, enhancing security capabilities across multiple domains while colla...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of game infrastructure and LiveOps, ensuring system health and performance through automation, monitoring, and cloud provisioning. Collaborate with teams to enhance deployment pipelines...

Bothell, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of game infrastructure and LiveOps, ensuring system health and automation. Drive CI/CD processes, monitor critical systems, and support performance investigations to enhance player expe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$159K - $265K *

Join a team that's leading the design and optimization of multi-cloud infrastructure. Drive cloud adoption and innovation while ensuring scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness across Azure, AWS...

Arizona, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of network infrastructure by providing expert support, analyzing traffic, and enhancing system performance for critical Air Force operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure opti...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing security compliance and ATO processes in cloud environments. Collaborate on vulnerability scanning, incident response, and continuous monitoring to enhance domain awarenes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize cloud engineering initiatives to enhance network stability and interoperability. Collaborate on advanced architecture, spanning public, private, and hybrid environments to deliver robust, sec...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Design robust distributed systems with zero-knowledge proofs. Contribute to building Rust-based rollup nodes and sequencers. Ensure security while enabling rapid development to scale smart contract ap...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $275K *

Transform the Cloud Commit Channel Program by leading strategic design, launch, and optimization efforts across indirect markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance partner engagement...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $115K *

Transform data center operations by overseeing critical environments and infrastructure systems. Ensure compliance with safety standards while coordinating hardware installations and optimizing operat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$102K - $113K *

Help us enhance our technology landscape by managing and securing critical systems and cloud services. This hands-on role requires a proactive approach to solving complex technical challenges across d...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

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

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.