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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$120K - $145K *

Explore a pivotal role in data center operations, leading complex engineering projects and collaborating across teams to enhance performance and reliability of critical infrastructure systems globally...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of cloud applications by leading high-impact engineering initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative solutions that enhance product performance and deliv...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $176K *

Transform the cloud landscape by designing and operating scalable AWS platforms for Generative AI workloads, enabling teams to deploy solutions efficiently and reliably in a highly regulated environme...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $175K *

Unlock innovative solutions by designing and maintaining robust virtualization and storage infrastructures, ensuring quality and reliability across data center operations while collaborating with cros...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software delivery and system performance. Drive automation and maintain technical documenta...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

Lead the design and operation of secure cloud infrastructure, enhancing reliable deployment patterns across multiple environments, while collaborating with teams to ensure consistency and operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of secure access management by overseeing identity lifecycles, optimizing workflows, and ensuring compliance in a hybrid environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving growth and performance of Cloud Technical Account Management, overseeing a team to enhance service delivery, manage financial metrics, and partner with sales for customer su...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $172K *

Partner with us to deliver innovative software solutions by providing technical direction and managing requirements for a mission-critical system in a collaborative, fast-paced environment...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic DevOps team to enhance the reliability and performance of our production systems. You'll leverage modern cloud technologies to ensure high availability and security, and directly suppor...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by managing and optimizing enterprise Microsoft systems, ensuring stability across cloud and on-premise environments while supporting modernization initiatives to enhance...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Drive the future of network connectivity by managing site selection, carrier negotiations, and team leadership to ensure robust, efficient data center connections globally. Collaborate with engineerin...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $172K *

Drive the direction and clarity of complex software systems, ensuring seamless operational integration while collaborating with diverse teams to meet critical requirements and enhance mission success...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $172K *

Shape the future of software systems as you provide technical leadership, manage requirements, and drive operational support for a complex software application, ensuring robust collaboration across te...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $101K *

Optimize high-performance computing storage systems, ensuring health, capacity, and availability. Manage backups, data migrations, and filesystem tuning while supporting researchers with data manageme...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$74K - $101K *

Lead the charge in administering high-performance computing storage systems, ensuring optimal health, capacity, and performance. Collaborate with researchers to manage data effectively and automate pr...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Engineer scalable IT solutions as a Senior IT Administrator, enhancing endpoint management, Microsoft services, and automation. Provide high-level support to executives while streamlining operations f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $174K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement AI-driven tools for automating network management across Amazon's global fulfillment centers, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by designing, securing, and automating cloud environments. Collaborate on cloud operations, DevSecOps, and security initiatives within a global team while driving operational excel...

Kanata, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with us to design and operate cutting-edge cloud environments, ensuring security and efficiency through automation and collaboration across global teams in a fast-paced, dynamic setting...

Kanata, ONHybrid

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you take ownership of advanced technology solutions, optimizing infrastructure across various platforms to enhance security and performance while ensuring seamless business oper...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud security initiatives across federal environments. Collaborate on building robust security automation and infrastructure-as-code while ensuring compliance in a multi-c...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product quality for geospatial intelligence systems. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop tests, verify requirements, and enhance imagery solutions across v...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $118K *

Unlock potential by driving application security initiatives through innovative tooling and automation. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to safeguard cloud platforms and implement security b...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $168K *

Engineer high-impact national security systems by developing, testing, and integrating software solutions. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance decision-making systems using modern too...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.