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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$129K - $207K *

Lead the charge in optimizing business operations across multiple functions, ensuring effective implementation of enterprise standards and processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by ensuring the reliability and security of mission-critical databases. This role involves cloud operations, performance tuning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $225K *

Manage and optimize IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, automate tasks, and maintain security. Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppo...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $158K *

Unlock your potential as you design secure cloud-based networks, enhancing collaboration and addressing critical DOD challenges. Apply your cloud architecture skills to implement cutting-edge solution...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cloud security by conducting proactive reviews, managing complex incidents, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve detection and response mechanisms whil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $120K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic IT Services team as a ServiceNow System Administrator. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and enhance enterprise solutions, ensuring optimal performance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K *

Empower the growth of a multi-cloud practice by leading strategic initiatives, driving team performance, and enhancing client relationships in Azure, Microsoft 365, and AWS environments. Shape the fut...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize data center operations by managing critical facility systems for AI infrastructure. Ensure readiness, maintenance, and monitoring standards to support high-density environments while scaling...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $179K *

Lead the design and administration of privileged access management solutions, ensuring system reliability and compliance. Mentor IAM Operations team members while implementing automation and monitorin...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $179K *

Unlock the potential of privileged access management by leading security operations, mentoring teams, and enhancing system reliability through automation and compliance audits in a dynamic IT environm...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $179K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our privileged access management solutions. As a subject matter expert, you'll design, maintain, and optimize security operations while mentoring the IAM team to ensure co...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of banking infrastructure by leading cloud and systems engineering initiatives. Collaborate across platforms to enhance security, efficiency, and operational excellence while mentorin...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Optimize cloud database platforms by managing services across AWS and Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, enhance performance, and enforce security standards fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging diverse engineering skills to enhance control systems and data infrastructure, improving software practices and cloud operations across innovative facilities. Embrace un...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$156K - $190K *

Innovate with us to advance cloud networking solutions, tackling complex infrastructure challenges across hybrid environments. Your expertise will drive operational excellence while mentoring teams an...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing command and control systems. This role involves hands-on support for complex integrated systems, ensuring optimal performance in diverse environments through...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $300K *

Transform infrastructure by leading innovations in sandbox orchestration and distributed storage. Collaborate with customers and engineers to enhance reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency whil...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading a cross-functional team to architect, deliver, and enhance product outcomes, while ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a culture of accoun...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $166K *

Lead the charge in maintaining peak efficiency of critical data center systems. Oversee electrical, mechanical, and safety operations while providing expert guidance to teams and ensuring compliance w...

6 days ago

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

$75K - $100K *

Join our team to enhance and manage infrastructure for customer systems. You'll work with Linux and Windows, focusing on automation, security, and containerization, while receiving mentorship to grow...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network security and performance. In this role, you'll design, maintain, and monitor systems while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and provid...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $201K *

Lead the design and implementation of secure enterprise infrastructure solutions, ensuring high availability and scalability for critical missions. Collaborate with teams to optimize IT systems across...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$62K - $141K *

Transform cloud environments by architecting scalable solutions and enhancing client operations. Leverage technical expertise to drive cloud migrations, ensuring compliance with industry standards whi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $166K *

Engineer and optimize critical systems in a data center to ensure peak performance and safety. Lead a team, oversee maintenance, and innovate practices while providing expert technical guidance in a f...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$320K - $405K *

Shape secure data center environments by designing, specifying, and verifying physical security systems across multiple sites, ensuring safety and resilience against threats while collaborating with p...

3 weeks 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.