DevOps·Intermediate
Cloud Engineer
Target role — Cloud Engineer
Architect and operate secure, cost-aware cloud environments — and prove it with infrastructure you provisioned as code.
By the end, you'll have shipped
A multi-tier VPC you designedInfrastructure defined in TerraformA least-privilege IAM setupA cost + monitoring dashboard
Career insight
9,100+
Open roles
active openings, last 30 days
$130k
Median salary
$90k–$180k · US median base, mid-level
Very high demand
Hiring demand
steady YoY postings
No degree required
Typical entry
Skills and portfolio carry interviews
Most-requested skills
Related roles
DevOps EngineerPlatform EngineerSolutions Architect
The path · 5 stages · 15 checkpoints
Stage progression
1
Foundations
Linux, networking and scripting underpin every cloud skill.
Linux & the Terminal
2 weeks
Networking Fundamentals
2 weeks
Scripting
1 week
2
Core Cloud (AWS)
The building blocks: compute, storage, networking, identity.
3
Infrastructure as Code
Stop clicking consoles — declare infrastructure as reviewable code.
4
Operate & Optimise
Run it well: containers, observability and cost.
5
Prove It & Job Search
Certify, build a capstone and prep cloud interviews.