Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer job description

Singapore is one of the most advanced public and private cloud markets across the Asia Pacific, and this is driving demand for Cloud Engineers across a variety of industries. The Cloud Engineer identifies and integrates cloud computing solutions that allow companies to operate with greater efficiency and security. The Cloud Engineer is also responsible for the ongoing management and support of cloud services within the organisation, with a focus on maintaining cloud security.

To secure the best candidate, a Cloud Manager job description must be well-written and address a specific selection of attributes and abilities.

What should be included in a Cloud Engineer job description?

If you are hiring a Cloud Engineer, the job description can feature:

Planning, designing, and managing the cloud infrastructure

Developing new cloud-based solutions

Maintaining and deploying cloud applications

Troubleshooting and resolving issues within the cloud infrastructure

Assisting with user training for utilisation of cloud computing

Maintaining a service register for all cloud technology assets and services

Developing and implementing cloud policy and best practice guides for the organisation

Investigating problems in systems, processes and cloud security, and implementing preventative measures.

What skills and qualifications should a Cloud Engineer have?

A formal degree is typically required for a Cloud Engineer, often with tertiary qualifications in:

Computer Science

Information Systems

Professional certifications such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) may be desirable for a Cloud Engineer, as well as vendor-specific certifications for major providers including AWS, Azure and Microsoft.

There are several qualities that candidates for a Cloud Engineer role should be expected to display:

A technical, logical thought process

An ability to prioritise tasks

An ability to adapt to new systems

A keen eye for detail

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Salary for Cloud Engineer

100000 - 185000

25th percentile

100000

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

50th percentile

150000

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

75th percentile

185000

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialised certifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or Central Provident Fund.

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