How to Become a Cloud Systems Analyst

Step 1: Understand the job description and responsibilities of a Cloud Systems Analyst

What does a Cloud Systems Analyst do?

A Cloud Systems Analyst is responsible for the design and management of an organization's cloud systems, applications, policies, and strategy. Evaluates and identifies the best cloud solutions for the organization. Being a Cloud Systems Analyst develops and modifies scalable architecture to support applications and infrastructure-as-a-service (IAAS) and platform-as-a-service (PAAS) platforms. Ensures the security and compliance of cloud environments, including data protection and privacy. Additionally, Cloud Systems Analyst monitors and analyzes cloud infrastructure performance to identify and resolve issues proactively. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud-based environments for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Designs controls and processes that utilize available audit tools. Maintains up-to-date and extensive knowledge of cloud products and technology. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Cloud Systems Analyst occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Cloud Systems Analyst typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.

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The system analyst will support our newly formed Cloud Platform Innovation Lab.

12/30/2019: Terre Haute, IN

The Cloud Platform Innovation Lab is focused on driving forward innovation by bringing together people, technologies, and skills, both internally and externally through new and existing partnerships with our strategic cloud providers and with other innovative leaders.

12/23/2019: Charleston, WV

The Business Systems Analyst Manager is the key liaison between high profile clients and the Merkle Technology Teams.

02/07/2020: Fort Collins, CO

This is an extremely visible position, as the Business Systems Analyst Manager elicits and drives requirements at multiple levels of detail for Merkle clients.

01/19/2020: Boston, MA

The Business Systems Analyst Manager should have a strong attention to detail and is entrusted with accurately documenting requirements and acceptance criteria for a project.  Solutions are primarily centered on creating a CRM database / data warehouse, with daily data updates in a Merkle hosted environment.

12/05/2019: Salem, OR
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Step 3: View best colleges and universities for Cloud Systems Analyst

Best colleges and universities for Cloud Systems Analyst

  • Butler University
  • Carroll College
  • Cooper Union
  • High Point University
  • Princeton University
  • Providence College

Step 4: Think about whether is it worth to be a Cloud Systems Analyst

Is being a Cloud Systems Analyst Worth it?

People's Opinions on lifestyles

IT Systems Analysts are responsible for leading, managing, and facilitating activities pertaining to the development and completion of system deliverables.

02/28/2020: Fort Myers, FL

In addition, responsibilities include participation in the sign-off of key deliverables and the storage of critical artifacts, as well as accountability for managing systems requirements and artifacts to IT team member.

01/08/2020: Lawrence, MA

Participates in project governance process, analysis, training of Systems Analysts.

02/07/2020: Minneapolis, MN

Leads innovative opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity for the Analyst role.

12/20/2019: New Orleans, LA

6+ years' experience in risk management focused on assessing information systems and technology risks and controls, with a demonstrated background in applying risk & control, security and technology principles.

12/23/2019: Rock Hill, SC
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Step 5: Prepare relevant skills for being a Cloud Systems Analyst

What skills do you need to be a Cloud Systems Analyst?

Management often looks to professional level roles for execution on their visions and goals, as such some specific skills are required.  The workload of this role requires knowledge of: Cloud Computing, IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), Requirements Engineering/Analysis, Systems Analysis, Systems Design.  Sometimes for this role, knowledge of the following is helpful: Application Performance Monitoring (APM) Software, Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring Software, Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software.  If you highlight these skills during your interview process, you will be more likely to land the job!

People's Opinions on Cloud Systems Analyst skills

Analyzing data from analytics and assist in implementation improvements to Marketing Cloud performance and deliverability.

12/08/2019: Appleton, WI

3+ years of Marketing Cloud (ExactTarget) project implementation experience with integration to CRM.

12/07/2019: Tucson, AZ

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent experience with demonstrated proficiency.

12/11/2019: Lynchburg, VA

Experience designing and developing responsive design templates for email marketing across all browsers and operating systems.

01/29/2020: Davenport, IA

Experience with version control systems such as Github.

12/11/2019: El Paso, TX
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Step 6: View average salary for Cloud Systems Analyst

How much does a Cloud Systems Analyst make?

The average salary range for a Cloud Systems Analyst is from $90,666 to $116,420. The salary will change depending on your location, job level, experience, education, and skills.

Salary range for a Cloud Systems Analyst
$90,666 to $116,420

Step 7: Find relevant Cloud Systems Analyst jobs, and apply.

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