💻IT & Technology🌍 International
Cloud Engineer
Builds infrastructure on cloud platforms
Designs and maintains IT infrastructure on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) that companies' applications run on.
What they do
- ▹Designs network and server infrastructure on a cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- ▹Sets up access permissions and security for cloud resources
- ▹Tracks and optimizes the company's cloud spending
- ▹Helps development teams deploy new app versions quickly
Skills you need
- ▹Deep knowledge of one or more cloud platforms
- ▹Networking and programming basics
- ▹English — certifications and docs are in English
- ▹Analytical thinking for cost optimization
- ▹Attention to security configuration
Focus on these subjects at school
Computer scienceMathematicsEnglish
Where they work
- ▹Foreign technology companies — remotely
- ▹International outsourcing and consulting firms
- ▹Local banks and IT companies moving infrastructure to the cloud
Pros
- + One of the most in-demand roles in global IT
- + International certifications (AWS, Azure) open up remote work
Challenges
- − Cloud technology updates every few months
- − A misconfiguration can cost a company real money or a data leak
This is an international profession: the NTC intake plan has no dedicated program for it — it's in demand worldwide, often remotely. Browse the program catalog for related fields if you'd like to start by studying in Tajikistan.