Given the explosive growth of the cloud computing industry in the past several years, companies of all sizes are in desperate need of professionals with cloud computing skills to fill a variety of roles from Cloud Developer to Cloud Dev Ops Engineer or Cloud Architect. Now is the time to break into the cloud computing field.

Here are jobs for cloud computing careers and the average salary;
 

1. Cloud administrator - They manage a company's cloud presence and infrastructure. They develop, enforce and update policies for how employees and users access cloud services, establish security protocols and policies, monitor and ensure uptime, and assess the need for technology updates.
Average salary: $70,501
 

2. Cloud architect - Cloud architecture as the framework within which all other cloud technologies operate. It's the frame of the "house," and all the cloud-specific subspecialties are like flooring, plumbing, drywall and finishing. The cloud architect is something of a general contractor, the one who designs and implements a company's cloud computing strategies. They ensure that everything stays on track, on budget and that the company's transition to cloud operations goes smoothly.
Average salary: $145,820
 

3. Cloud automation engineer- Cloud automation engineers are necessary to build, implement and maintain this automation technology as it migrates to the cloud. This automation frees up human workers from repetitive tasks.

Average salary: $141,000
 

4. Cloud consultant- Cloud consultant has broad knowledge of cloud technologies and provides guidance to companies looking for cloud-based tools. Typically, this expert will assess a company's needs and suggest software and devices to best meet that company's technical and budgetary needs. The consultant may also help transition to the cloud by designing migration policies and selecting appropriate platforms. Consultants may sometimes be asked to help customize a company's cloud presence, so they should have both general and in-depth knowledge of the major cloud platforms.
Average salary: $109,553
 

5. Cloud engineer- Cloud engineers are responsible for the managerial aspects of a company's cloud strategies. Engineers often work alongside architects to ensure a company's cloud strategies are implemented, but they also do the administrative work of negotiating with clients and vendors to keep everyone on task and within budget.
Average salary: $123,663
 

6. Cloud security analyst - Cloud security analysts have the responsibility of ensuring the integrity and security of a company's cloud presence. They do this by assessing threats and blocking up defenses against them, preventing data breaches, securing data and eliminating security gaps if a breach occurs.

Average salary: $119,198
 

7. Cloud software engineer - Cloud software engineers work with programmers and related computer scientists to develop software that operates in the cloud. These individuals are usually also responsible for upgrading, repairing and maintaining the software they develop and databases they power.
Average salary: $112,897

As one of the dominant cloud computing services, Microsoft Azure is responsible for more than 700,000 current job openings in the cloud industry.

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