A cloud engineer must have experience using cloud computing software. The basic requirements for this position include work experience and a degree in a related field, typically a bachelor’s degree in management information systems or computer science. Additional certifications may be needed for a specific position, but broadly speaking, a cloud engineer can be described as an IT professional who is responsible for technological maintenance and improvements within the cloud. More specifically, there are three basic types of cloud engineers. In a small organization, one person may be responsible for all three positions:

Cloud Architect: A cloud architect is responsible for overseeing an organization’s cloud computing strategy, including application design, management, and monitoring. Cloud architects integrate tools and services for all areas of cloud computing, such as data and networks.

Cloud Software Engineer: A cloud software engineer develops software that is designed to work in cloud computing systems and is responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of these systems.

Cloud Security Engineer: Security includes control-based technologies and policies that have been designed to support regulatory compliance rules. The primary goal is to protect information, data, data applications, and the infrastructure used when working with the cloud.