Editor's note
The cloud has opened a lot of doors for IT pros looking for new employment opportunities. Cloud jobs range from architects and developers to data scientists, admins and more -- each of which requires a specific skill set.
Honing your IT skills is crucial to landing that next job or promotion. For example, if you're able to script or automate -- among other skills -- it will take you far in the tech space, according to Justin Benigno, network infrastructure and security recruiter at TEKsystems, a technology staffing company.
If you're planning to work with cloud services, the education never stops. "A lot of the time, [candidates] only have skill sets of what they're exposed to in previous positions. That doesn't mean that they're not a coachable person," Benigno said. Therefore, if IT pros want career longevity, they must adapt and look to expand their current skills with additional training and certifications.
However, there isn't a single clear path to follow when it comes to the cloud -- it's up to each individual to find their own way through the everchanging IT landscape.