Careers in Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is one of the fastest-growing areas of information technology. Careers span software development, networking, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data engineering, and IT operations, so those interested in cloud computing have a wide variety of career paths to choose from. This new title gives job-seekers real insight into what working in cloud computing is really like.
This volume examines several different career paths like:
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Cloud Engineer
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Cloud Migration Specialist
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Software Developer
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Full-Stack, Backend, and API Developers
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DevOps & Automation Engineers
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AI & Machine Learning Engineer
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Zero Trust Security Engineer
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Cloud Networking Specialist
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Database Administrator
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Cloud Project Manager
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IT Auditor & Technology Risk Manager
Interesting features, like “A Day in the Life of…”, and several charts and tables, add depth to the discussion. A highlight of many chapters is the Conversation With—a comprehensive interview with a professional in a related job.
Each chapter begins with a Snapshot of the occupation that includes career cluster, interests, average earnings per year, and job outlook. This is followed by these major categories:
- Occupation Specialties provides a list of various areas of specialization within each job category.
- Work Environment describes the setting each job is often performed in as well as the potential dangers, and the social environment
- Education and Training outlines suggested high school courses, and related college majors as well as professional certification and licensure required for each job in this field.
- Earnings and Advancement covers the median, highest 10 percent, and lowest 10 percent of annual wages for employees in this field.
- Employment and Outlook describes current and anticipated rate of growth for each specific career and compares to other jobs in the area.
- Also included is a list of related occupations, both in the public and private sectors, and a list of resources for more information, with profession-specific associations and certifying bodies.
This ongoing series serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed within each profession along with a look towards the future of the field with an informative employment outlook.
Career Overview includes a description of the career in terms of its: duties, examples of titles of positions in that specific career, work environment and work schedules.
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This single comprehensive guidebook provides readers that are interested in cloud computing—and all of the technological advancements and security vulnerabilities that this field needs to be aware of and put into action—with real-world insight into the wide array of diverse and dynamic options available to them. The book offers guidance regarding what job seekers can expect in terms of training, advancement, earnings, job prospects, and more. Careers in Cloud Computing is designed for high school and undergraduate students, along with adult job-seekers who might be looking to change careers.