Mapping Your Cloud Career
Explore the areas of focus and learn how to move your cloud career forward with paths for AWS, Azure, and GCP.
A cloud architect is responsible for designing and managing an organization's cloud computing architecture. They ensure that the cloud infrastructure is secure, scalable, and cost-effective. They also work with other IT teams to ensure that the cloud environment meets the organization's needs.
Salary Range:
Entry-level: $95,000+
Mid-level: $100,000+
Senior-level: $120,000+
AWS
AWS certified Cloud Practitioner
Potential Roles: Junior Cloud
Architect, Cloud Engineer, IT
Administrator
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Associate
Potential Roles: Solutions Architect,
Senior Solutions Architect
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Professional
Potential Roles: Principal Architect, Management
Azure
Potential Roles: Solutions Architect, Senior Solutions Architect
AZ-305 Solutions
Architect Expert
Potential Roles: Principal Architect, Management
GCP
Google Cloud Certified–
Associate Cloud Engineer
Potential Roles: Cloud Architect, IT Administrator, Cloud Engineer
Google Cloud Certified –
Professional Cloud Architect
Potential Roles: Senior Solutions Architect, Principal Architect, Management
A cloud developer/engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining cloud-based applications and services. They work with cloud architects to design and implement cloud infrastructure. They also ensure that the applications and services are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
Salary Range:
Entry-level: $95,000+
Mid-level: $135,000+
Senior-level: $180,000
AWS
AWS certified Cloud Practitioner
Potential Roles: Junior Cloud
Developer, Cloud Developer,
Software Engineer
AWS Certified Developer
Associate
Potential Roles: Senior Cloud
Developer, Senior Software Engineer DevOps Engineer
Potential Roles: Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer, Senior Cloud Software Engineer, Management
Azure
Potential Roles: Senior Cloud Developer, DevOps Engineer
Potential Roles: Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer, Senior Cloud Software Engineer, Management
GCP
Google Cloud Certified–
Associate Cloud Engineer
Potential Roles: Junior Cloud Developer, Cloud Developer, Software Engineer
Google Cloud Certified –
Professional Cloud Developer
Potential Roles: Senior Cloud Developer, DevOps Engineer, Management
Google Cloud Certified – Professional
Cloud Network Engineer
Potential Roles: Senior Cloud Network Engineer, Management
A cloud security professional is responsible for ensuring the security of an organization’s cloud infrastructure. They identify and mitigate security risks, monitor the cloud environment for security breaches, and develop and implement security policies and procedures. They also work with other IT teams to ensure that the cloud environment meets the organization’s security requirements.
Salary Range:
Entry-level: $77,000+
Mid-level: $88,000+
Senior-level: $93,000+
AWS
AWS certified Cloud Practitioner
Potential Roles: Cloud Security Analyst,
Cloud Security Consultant, Software
Engineer
AWS Certified Security Specialty
Associate
Potential Roles: Cloud Security Architect, Senior Solutions Architect, Management
Azure
Potential Roles: Cloud Security Analyst, Cloud Security Consultant, Software Engineer
AZ-500 Security
Potential Roles: Cloud Security Architect, Senior Solutions Architect, Management
GCP
Google Cloud Certified–
Associate Cloud Engineer
Potential Roles: Cloud Security Analyst, Cloud Security Consultant, Software Engineer
Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Security Engineer
Potential Roles: Cloud Security Architect, Cloud Security Engineer, Senior Solutions Architect, Management
A data scientist is responsible for analyzing and interpreting complex data to help organizations make informed decisions. They use statistical and machine learning techniques to identify patterns and trends in data. They also develop predictive models and algorithms to forecast future trends.
Salary Range:
Entry-level: $90,000+
Mid-level: $115,000+
Senior-level: $145,000+
AWS
AWS certified Cloud Practitioner
Potential Roles: Cloud Data Analyst,
Software Engineer
AWS certified SySOps Administrator
Potential Roles: Cloud Data Scientist,
Business Intelligence Analyst
Potential Roles: Senior Cloud Data Scientist, Cloud DevOps Engineer
Azure
Potential Roles: Cloud Data Analyst,
Software Engineer
Potential Roles: Cloud Data Scientist, Business Intelligence Analyst
GCP
Google Cloud Certified–
Associate Cloud Engineer
Potential Roles: Cloud Data Engineer, Software Engineer
Google Cloud Certified –
Professional Cloud Data Engineer
Potential Roles: Cloud Data Scientist, Business Intelligence Analyst