Also called: Cloud Administrator, Cloud Operations Engineer
Sets up and runs applications and servers on cloud platforms.
You build cloud environments for a new app, set up monitoring alerts, and trim the company's monthly cloud bill by turning off forgotten servers.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's or associate plus AWS/Azure certifications.
Ways in: 4-year college, 2-year college, Certification, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Information Technology, Computer Science.
Growing much faster than average. Strong demand.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI generates infrastructure code and fixes config errors, trimming entry roles; running real workloads stays skilled work.
Classes: AP Computer Science A, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1244.
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