Job Family: Cloud
Overview
Those working in Cloud Computing focus on harnessing cloud technologies to optimise infrastructure, services and applications. Responsibilities include designing cloud architectures, managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance, facilitating cloud migration and integration, developing cloud-native applications, automating processes, optimising costs and defining governance strategies. Professionals in this field drive innovation, scalability and efficiency, enabling organisations to thrive in the digital landscape.
Common Job Titles
Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Cloud Solutions Architect, Cloud Consultant, Cloud Security Engineer, Cloud Network Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, Cloud Product Manager, Cloud Sales Engineer, Cloud Migration Specialist
Relevant Qualifications
Foundational Courses
GCSE's in IT or Computer Science
BTEC/A-Level in ICT, Computer Science or other related subject
Apprenticeships
Level 3 Information Communication Technician
Level 3 IT Solutions Technician
Degrees
Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Software Engineering or another related field
Vendor Qualifications and Certifications
CompTIA Cloud+
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect
Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Google Associate Cloud Engineer
IBM Certified Technical Advocate - Cloud v3 Cloud Security Alliance
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
Recognised Status
Eligible for professional status from a recognised institutions such as The Institute of Telecommunications Professionals (ITP)and other registration bodies.