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Cloud Solutions Architect
Cloud Solutions Architects design and implement cloud computing solutions for organizations, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.
Median Salary
$168,700
Jobs Available
58,942
Career Level
Mid Level
Growth Rate
28% annually
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement cloud architecture solutions
- Create migration strategies from on-premises to cloud environments
- Optimize cloud resources for cost and performance
- Ensure security and compliance in cloud infrastructure
- Collaborate with development teams to implement cloud-native applications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Knowledge of networking, security, and infrastructure
- Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Cloud certification (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Knowledge of microservices architecture
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Future Outlook
Exceptional growth projected as organizations continue to migrate to cloud infrastructure
Bright Outlook
Related Roles
DevOps EngineerSite Reliability EngineerCloud Security Architect
If you like
- •designing cloud infrastructure
- •optimizing cloud resources
- •implementing security protocols
Top Employers
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Amazon Web ServicesM
MicrosoftG
Google CloudI
IBMO
OracleRecommended Credentials
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Cloud Architecture Professional Certificate
by ITU
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Multi-Cloud Engineering
by ITU