As per Gartner Forecast, the worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is expected to grow by 20.4% in 2022, i.e., to around $494.9 billion from $410.9 billion in 2021. In 2023, this spending is expected to reach nearly $600 billion. These numbers clearly show that cloud adoption has increased massively as now it is an essential ingredient for a functional remote or hybrid work infrastructure.
According to the data from one of the top online recruiting platforms’ Monster.com’, there has been a tremendous increase in the demand for certified cloud professionals. The cloud-related roles constituted nearly 10% of the total jobs, with over 3 lakh active job seekers in November 2021. The cloud market in India is also expected to grow by 26% by the end of 2022 [Source: CRN India].
In this article, we’ll look at the top cloud-based careers you can go for after completing your graduation or other cloud computing courses.
Cloud System Administrator
The work of a cloud system administrator is to develop, maintain, and troubleshoot the network connections of cloud computing resources. In general, their role is to manage a company’s cloud presence and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring seamless delivery of all cloud services to clients by clearly communicating with IT and non-IT professionals.
- Developing, enforcing, and updating policies for how the cloud services would be accessed by both the company employees and the users.
- Administering the cloud system through patches, permissions, and service deployments.
- Establishing security protocols and policies for cloud-based systems.
- Monitoring and analyzing network performance to match the on-demand requests.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer, management in information systems, or other closely related fields.
- 3-5 years of experience in system administration.
Some of the certifications that can assist you in reaching this job role are “CompTIA A+”, “CompTIA Network+”, and “CompTIA Cloud+”. According to Glassdoor, the average package of a cloud system administrator is ₹7,87,136.
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Cloud Security Expert
Cloud Security Experts are the ones who handle the integrity and security of a company’s cloud presence. They find out the vulnerabilities in the system and eliminate those weaknesses. They secure the data and the entire system.
Responsibilities
- Create cloud-based programs.
- Identifying and detecting possible risks by performing threat simulations and penetration.
- Managing cryptography as well as encryption of data in the cloud.
- Monitoring and responding to detected incidents in the cloud.
- Improving the security of the cloud-based environment by investigating, creating, and recommending technologies.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, cyber security, or any other related field.
- Strong technical skills like experience with Windows OS or Linux; Programming languages like Python, Java, and Node.js; knowledge of DevOps, and experience with cloud-providing ecosystems like AWS.
Some certifications that can help get this role are “Certified Cloud Security Certification” and “AWS Security Courses”. According to Glassdoor, the average package of a cloud security expert is ₹8,28,296.
Cloud Network Engineer
The role of a cloud network engineer is to manage the ways information is shared within an organization. They design ways to help the clients receive digital information without installing separate software and help in selecting a service model that will be compatible with the deployment model (private, public, or hybrid).
Responsibility
- Planning, designing, and implementing client-specific solutions.
- Ensuring that the cloud network is responsive to the user’s demands.
- Providing network configuration support and also solving network connectivity issues.
- Scaling up the cloud services to serve the business demands.
- Monitoring the usage of the cloud network and troubleshooting the issues that arise.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or similar, with a focus in server infrastructure, network management, or security.
Some certifications that can help achieve a career as a cloud network engineer are “Professional Cloud Network Engineer – Google Certification” and “AWS Certified Advanced Networking Speciality”.
According to Glassdoor, the average package of a cloud network engineer in India is around ₹8,88,368.
Cloud Engineer
Cloud engineers serve a variety of functions in an organization. They work with cloud architects to ensure that the cloud strategies are implemented, and they also do the administrative work of negotiation with clients and vendors. So in a broad sense, they are responsible for building and managing an organization’s cloud-based systems and processes.
Responsibility
- Setting up architecture using cloud providers like Microsoft Azure, Google, AWS, or others.
- Migrating existing infrastructures to cloud-based systems.
- Managing security and access to cloud-based systems.
- Looking after ongoing operational administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or any other related field.
- Experience with programming languages like Java and Python.
Some of the certifications that could be helpful to build a career as a cloud engineer are:
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Google Associate Cloud Engineer
- IBM Certified Technical Advocate
- Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
According to Payscale, the average package of a cloud engineer is around ₹8,17,826.
Cloud Architect
Cloud Architects are those who convert the technical requirements of a project into an architectural design that will guide the final product. They are also responsible for bridging the gaps between complex business problems and solutions in the cloud.
Responsibility
- Planning and designing cloud environments.
- Creating cloud strategy and managing the adoption process.
- Evaluating the cloud application and monitoring cloud privacy.
- Responding to technical issues and offering guidance.
- Designing as well as migrating applications to networks for cloud storage
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or any other related field.
- Some companies may also demand a master’s degree for this job role.
Some of the certifications that can be valuable for applying for the cloud architect role are:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Microsoft Azure Architect Design Certification
- Professional Cloud Architect – Google Certification
According to Payscale, the average package of a cloud architect is around ₹19,37,104.
Though some companies may look for candidates with masters, most are fine with a bachelor’s degree, provided the candidate has some relevant experience. However, one should not forget that upskilling is a continuous process; thus, one should keep enrolling in one or the other certificate course.
