Cloud administrator
Run the servers that host websites and apps, and keep them available day and night.
- To get started
- 1 to 3 years
- Career change
- Possible
What you really do
You prepare servers, automate deployments, check that everything works and make the backups.
A typical day
- 9 amChecking last night's backups.
- 10 amPutting a new version of an app online.
- 2 pmLowering hosting costs.
- 4 pmAutomating a repetitive task.
The skills
- Linux
- Automation
- Attention to detail
- Keeping a cool head
- Systems
The path to get there
A bachelor's degree in computer science or networks, certifications from the major cloud providers.
Career change: A good next step after a technician or developer job.
Job prospects
Tech companies, hosting providers, banks, telecoms, remote work.
It's for you if…
- You like things to be well organised.
- You like automating.
- You stay calm when something breaks down.