Cloud
Cloud Engineer
Builds and operates workloads on public cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
Overview
Cloud engineers provision infrastructure, automate deployments, control cost and keep cloud environments secure. Employers typically look for one associate-level cloud certification plus demonstrable automation skills.
Core skills
Cloud architecture
Cloud
Designing resilient, cost-aware workloads on public cloud platforms.
Cloud administration
Cloud
Provisioning, monitoring and governing cloud resources day to day.
Scripting and automation
DevOps
Automating repetitive operations with scripting and infrastructure as code.
Linux administration
Systems
Shell, permissions, services and troubleshooting on Linux hosts.
Recommended certifications
Intermediate certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft • AZ-104 • Associate
Day-to-day cloud administration on Azure.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
AWS • SAA-C03 • Associate
Design-level knowledge for AWS workloads.