Question

Choose a job that is a critical role in cloud computing. This might be a newly defined role or a role that has existed in the industry for quite a while.

• Describe the role.
• Why did you choose this role?
• Why is this role a critical role in cloud computing?

Answer 1

Cloud Computing:It is the delivery of on-demand computing services from applications to storage and processing power typically over the internet. One benefit of using cloud computing service is that firms can avoid upfront cost and complexity of owning and maintaining their own IT infrastructure.

There are different roles in cloud computing for example:

Cloud Administrator,Cloud Architect,Cloud Engineer,Cloud Security Manager,Cloud Application Developer,Cloud Network Engineer,Cloud Automation Engineer,etc.

Every job role in cloud computing plays an important role.

Cloud Architect is the most critical job role in cloud computing

Cloud Architect: A Cloud Architect focuses on big picture of infrastructure design and configuration rather than individual server    configurations.To succeed in this role a candidate should an experience of 8 to 10 years and be able to build a roadmap for organizations existing and future cloud assets.

New technologies may affect company"s infrastructure.A Cloud Architect must have foresight to see how those changes and emerging technologies will affect their systems

Required skills for Cloud Architect are:

• Programming Knowledge
• Networking
• Data Storage Fundamentals
• Cloud Service Platforms
• Cloud Security
• Big Data Analytics

Responsibilities:

• Create a well informed cloud strategy and manage the adaption process.
• Regularly evaluate cloud applications,hardware and software.
• Develop and organize cloud systems.
• work closely with IT security to monitor the company cloud privacy.
• Respond to technical issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Offer guidance in infrastructure movement techniques including bulk application transfers into cloud.
• Identify the top cloud architecture solutions to successfully meet the strategic needs of the company.

A Cloud Architect is responsible for converting the technical requirements of a project into architecture and design that will guide the final product.Often Cloud Architects are also responsible for bridging the gaps between complex business problems and solutions in the cloud.