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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$80K - $95K *

Manage and support critical enterprise systems by designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure services with a focus on security, scalability, and operational excellence across diverse plat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career in IT by managing critical systems in a dynamic environment. Ensure operational excellence and business continuity across cloud platforms and enterprise applications while mentorin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $280K *

Drive the design and operation of automated infrastructure for software deployment and testing, collaborating with engineering teams to enhance reliability and efficiency across multiple spacecraft an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing enterprise infrastructure operations, ensuring optimal performance of server/storage systems and cloud environments while supervising a dedicated team to meet client needs...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain complex SharePoint and Windows Server environments, ensuring reliability and security for mission-critical systems. Lead technical initiatives and support wa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and maintaining complex SharePoint and Windows Server environments, ensuring reliability and security for mission-critical systems while providing technical leadership and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$108K - $130K *

Engineer and maintain complex SharePoint and Windows Server environments, ensuring security and reliability. Provide technical leadership and support for warfighting reporting systems while training s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$92K - $161K *

Unlock your potential as a key contributor, designing and operating scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Embed best practices into agile workflows, focusing on engineering excellence and...

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

$92K - $161K *

Unlock scalable, resilient cloud infrastructure by leading DevOps practices, engineering CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with product teams to enhance software development lifecycles through automa...

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

$99K - $116K *

Innovate with us to manage and optimize GCP infrastructure for a dynamic backend platform, ensuring seamless orchestration services for mobile and web applications while enhancing security and cost ef...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $116K *

Take ownership of the Google Cloud infrastructure, managing IAM, CI/CD, and security for a backend platform team. Drive cost optimization and collaborate on cross-functional changes to enhance orchest...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $176K *

Transform your career by leading the design and implementation of innovative DevOps practices that accelerate software delivery and operational excellence in a high-accountability environment. Drive c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in mission-critical environments. Lead site infrastructure initiatives, ensuring seamless technical support and compliance while mentoring teams and m...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$166K - $238K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead Cloud Operations Engineering, fostering growth and reliability while optimizing cloud infrastructure for mission-critical government services. Drive automation and best...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$166K - $238K *

Transform cloud operations by leading a skilled team focused on reliability, automation, and continuous improvement. Collaborate across departments to optimize performance and ensure mission-critical...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$166K - $238K *

Lead a dynamic team of Cloud Engineers and DevOps professionals, fostering a culture of reliability and continuous improvement while overseeing cloud operations and infrastructure management for missi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$166K - $238K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers in cloud operations, driving reliability and automation. Collaborate across departments to optimize performance and enhance mission-critical services for government cl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$166K - $238K *

Lead a dynamic team of Cloud Engineers and DevOps professionals, fostering a culture of reliability and continuous improvement while overseeing cloud operations and infrastructure management for missi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $165K *

Unlock potential by managing, securing, and sustaining Windows systems in classified networks. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance within DoD environments, leveraging extensive expertise in sy...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $88K *

Unlock potential by ensuring the reliability of critical data center systems. Collaborate with teams to operate, monitor, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and safety systems, while supporting cont...

1 week ago

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

$119K - $175K *

Drive complex security initiatives, mentor engineers, and lead investigations into high-impact incidents, focusing on AI/LLM security posture and compliance across multiple domains...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Contribute to the design and performance of cutting-edge data center systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold high engineering standards a...

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

$110K - $135K *

Lead the charge in optimizing data center designs through innovative electrical and mechanical engineering solutions, ensuring efficiency and reliability. Collaborate with teams to guarantee adherence...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize security practices throughout the DevOps lifecycle, ensuring secure deployment of IT infrastructure. Collaborate on complex projects, applying automation and continuous integration to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $139K *

Elevate our database management capabilities by overseeing the setup, configuration, and maintenance of server and database systems while ensuring optimal performance and security in a dynamic and col...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.