Cloud Engineer

Basic Linux Knowledge * Comfortable working in a Linux terminal (CLI) environment. * Able to perform basic file operations (create, copy, move, delete files/folders). * Understand and manage file and directory permissions, ownership, and basic user management. * Use of common Linux utilities like grep, top, df, ps, and chmod.

Basic Networking Fundamentals * Understanding of IP addressing, subnetting, and what private/public IPs mean. * Knowledge of DNS (Domain Name System) and how name resolution works. * Familiarity with HTTP/HTTPS protocols, what ports are, and what firewalls do at a high level.

Scripting Basics * Ability to read and write basic shell scripts (Bash) to automate repetitive tasks. * Some hands-on experience or learning in Python for simple scripting or tool use.

Git Version Control * Comfortable using Git for source code management. * Understand how to clone repositories, commit changes, push and pull code, and create branches. * Familiar with GitHub

CI/CD Concepts * Basic understanding of what Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) are. * Awareness of tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps, even if not deeply experienced. * Understand how code goes from development to production in an automated way.

Container Awareness * Have heard of Docker and understand the basic purpose of containers (e.g., “run applications in isolated environments”). * Understand the difference between containers and virtual machines at a high level. * Basic idea of what Docker images and containers are.

Cloud Computing Fundamentals * Awareness of cloud platforms like AWS and Azure * Understand concepts like virtual machines, storage, and networking in the cloud. * Know why organizations use the cloud (scalability, flexibility, cost-efficiency)., * Willingness to learn new tools and concepts. * Good problem-solving attitude. * Ability to follow documentation and troubleshoot issues. * Comfortable working in a team and asking questions when stuck.