The Most In-Demand Cloud Computing Jobs For 2021

April 27, 2021, 03:00 PM EDT

From cloud consultants to software architects, CRN breaks down the top 10 most-sought-after cloud computing jobs in 2021, according to new data from Indeed.

1. Cloud Engineer

The most in-demand cloud computing job in the U.S. today is cloud engineer. A cloud engineer makes approximately $118,000 per year, according to Indeed.

Cloud engineers are responsible for managing an organization’s cloud-based systems and processes. A cloud engineer’s tasks can include setting up architectures using cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, migrating existing on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based systems, as well as managing security and access. Top skills companies are looking for cloud engineers to have today include Cloud Foundry, DevSecOps, Docker software, agile development and AWS Elastic Compute Cloud.

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Mark Haranas

Mark Haranas is an assistant news editor and longtime journalist now covering cloud, multicloud, software, SaaS and channel partners at CRN. He speaks with world-renown CEOs and IT experts as well as covering breaking news and live events while also managing several CRN reporters. He can be reached at mharanas@thechannelcompany.com.