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IT & Cloud Infrastructure
Managing cloud platforms, networks, databases, and cybersecurity systems. 13 roles in this field, part of Software, Data & AI.
13 roles12 to 15 chapters a path15 to 30 min a day
Where the work happens
- In-house enterprise IT and security teams
- Cloud-native and SaaS product companies
- Remote-first and hybrid arrangements
- Security operations centres and NOCs
- On-site data centres and field locations
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Roles in this field
Agentic SOC Analyst15 chapters · About 6 monthsDirects AI agents inside the security operations centre instead of triaging tickets by hand.AI Security Engineer12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsOwns the AI attack surface, model security, and agent guardrails.Cloud Architect13 chapters · About 5–6 monthsDesigns scalable, secure, cost-effective cloud systems across major platforms.Cloud Engineer12 chapters · About 3 monthsDesigns and operates cloud infrastructure used to run apps and store data.Cybersecurity Analyst14 chapters · About 3 monthsMonitors systems for threats and helps prevent breaches through controls and response.Cybersecurity Engineer15 chapters · About 6 monthsDesigns security into systems by hardening infrastructure and building protections.Database Administrator14 chapters · About 3 monthsManages databases to keep data organized, backed up, and available for systems.DevOps Engineer13 chapters · About 3 monthsImproves how software is built, tested, and deployed so teams can release reliably.FinOps Engineer12 chapters · About 4–5 monthsOwns cloud cost so engineering teams spend less for the same performance.IT Support Specialist14 chapters · About 5–6 monthsHelps people solve device and software issues and keeps workplace tech running.Network Engineer12 chapters · About 3 monthsPlans and maintains computer networks so organizations stay connected and secure.Platform Engineer14 chapters · About 5–6 monthsBuilds the internal developer platform other engineers use to ship safely.Site Reliability Engineer13 chapters · About 3 monthsKeeps large systems fast and available by automating operations and monitoring.
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