A cloud architect designs and plans cloud environments, depending on the needs of their organization.
33,000+
Number of U.S. job listings by employers in the last 12 months
$151,000
Median annual salary
45,000
Projected employment through 2030
What is a cloud architect?
A cloud architect designs a business's cloud computing strategy, overseeing application architecture and deployment in cloud environments. They integrate cloud applications and advise on ongoing cloud management strategies.
U.S. hiring data
Source: CompTIA analysis of Lightcast & U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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