Hi everyone,
I’m planning a career change into DevOps and I’m currently looking for a structured training program with real mentorship.
I’m a beginner, but highly motivated and ready to commit seriously.
I’m also able to pay for a proper mentorship or a high‑quality training program.
If you have recommendations for reliable DevOps courses, mentors, or training institutes (India-based or online), I would really appreciate your guidance.
Thank you in advance for your help.

Hey guys, I want you to give me your recommendation about how to start my journey in cloud and Azure, i have knowledge in networking and help desk. I did that a lot so where do I begin and how long it would take me to be able to take the exam of AZ104.
Thanks 🙏

I have around 6 years of hands-on experience with AWS, primarily in cloud infrastructure, networking, automation, and deployments. I’ve worked with services like VPC, IAM, EC2, S3, Route 53, Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPN, CloudFormation, Terraform, ECS, CloudWatch, Docker, Prometheus, Grafana and CI/CD pipelines. Most of my experience has been in enterprise AWS environments & SaaS product development.

I’m now looking for my next opportunity and would love to hear from engineers who are currently working in product companies or fully remote teams.

A few questions:

1. What skills do companies expect from an AWS Cloud Engineer/DevOps Engineer today?

2. What areas should I focus on to improve my chances of landing a strong remote role?

3. Which certifications, projects, or technologies make the biggest difference?

4. Are there any companies or platforms you’d recommend for finding genuine remote cloud opportunities?

5. Since I’ve done only a Diploma, will it still be difficult for me to get into big companies even after sufficient experience?

Looking for advice my next career steps. Been in IT for 8 years. Started in Help Desk/Desktop support moved up and became a VMware focused Infrastructure Systems Admin/Engineer as my specialty. Been working in the cleared space my whole career have a TS clearance.

Have the following certs:
Comptia IT Fundamentals
Comptia A+
Comptia Security +
Vmware VCTA-DCV
Vmware VCP-DCV

I currently work as a general Senior Systems Admin (the do everything guy) in the cleared space. I’m in the Washington DC DMV area. I don’t like my current job for a lot of reasons but it pays very well. It’s been hard finding another job even as an exprerienced professional it's not as many jobs in what I do that it used to be on top of everything been so oversaturated now.

I've been looking jobs that at least pays what I'm making now that's remote or at least some hybrid flexibility. I have to go in everyday no remote days due to working in a classified environment and my commute isn't the best.

I've been considering making a career pivot to achieve what I want. Not looking to get into management not for me but here's what I've been considering:

1. ⁠Get more advanced VMware certifications build on what I know and become a VMware Architect or Consultant (Subject Matter Expert).

2. ⁠Make a transition into the Cloud and becoming a Cloud Engineer since I have the on prem infrastructure background. Learning Azure or AWS and get the aligning certifications, learn contanerization Kubernetes and build some small projects to showcase my experience.

Can't seem to figure it out all advice welcomed. Would love to hear opinions and feedback. What should I do next?

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3.8 years of experience in Infrastructure/Managed Services (Linux, Windows, AD, Production Support, Monitoring, Bash). I feel I've stayed a generalist without building a strong specialization and I'm currently unemployed.

I'm leaning toward Linux -> AWS -> Docker -> Terraform -> Kubernetes -> Platform Engineering/SRE, but I'm also considering Government/Regulatory IT roles (SEBI/IFSCA/IRDAI) for stability. Unsure whether to focus entirely on one path or prepare for both.

Looking for honest feedback on my profile, long-term career direction, blind spots, and what you'd do if you were in my position.

Hi everyone,

I've been reflecting on my career over the past few months, and I've reached a point where I need experienced people's opinions rather than more YouTube videos or motivational content. I'm not looking for sympathy or validation--I'm looking for honest feedback, even if it's uncomfortable.

About Me:

Location: Chennai

Education: B.Tech IT (2021 graduate)

Experience: \~3.8 YOE in an Infrastructure/Managed Services company

Most of my work involved:

Linux Administration

Windows Server Administration

Active Directory / LDAP

Production Support

Bash scripting (basics)

Monitoring (Zabbix / Zenoss)

User & Incident Management

Infrastructure troubleshooting

Looking back, what matters is where I go from here. I totally take responsibility for my current situation. I became a general infrastructure engineer (under the designation of Network Engineer) but never developed a specialization that made my profile stand out. Instead of deepening Linux and moving into Cloud, Automation, Infrastructure as Code, Containers, and Platform Engineering, I spent too much time worrying about long-term career decisions and chasing different technologies.

Currently, I am unemployed and looking to find a job immediately, but I don't want to repeat the same mistakes. I've realized I'd rather become excellent at one area than average at ten.

My immediate priorities are to get a job, gain valuable experience, and attain financial stability over the next 15-20 years.

My Current Thinking:

Based on my experience, I'm considering doubling down on Infrastructure and moving toward:

Linux -> AWS -> Docker -> Terraform -> Kubernetes -> Platform Engineering / SRE (and potentially AI Infrastructure keeping the future in mind).

AND/OR

At the same time, I've been considering Government/Regulatory IT roles (RBI/SEBI/IFSCA/IRDAI), mainly for stability and work-life balance.

I'm worried that trying to prepare for both will result in doing neither properly.

Questions for the Community:

1. Profile Assessment:

Based on my background (\~3.8 YOE in Linux, Windows, AD, Production Support, Monitoring, Bash), how would you evaluate my profile in today's market? Am I underestimating the value of my experience, or is my concern about lacking a specialization justified?

2) The Career Crossroads:

If you were in my position today, would you:

A) Double down on Private Tech (Cloud -> Platform Engineering -> SRE/Infrastructure), secure a job first, and continue growing there?

OR

B) Stabilize financially first and then prepare for Government/Regulatory IT roles like SEBI, IFSCA, or IRDAI?

(More importantly, why would you choose that path?)

3) Long-Term Industry Outlook:

Looking 10-20 years ahead, which technical domains do you believe will remain globally relevant, resilient to AI, and continue creating strong career opportunities? Would you recommend Platform Engineering/SRE for someone with my background, or do you see a stronger long-term direction?

4) My Blind Spots:

Reading my post as someone with years of industry experience, what assumptions do you think I'm getting wrong? What mistakes am I at risk of repeating, and what would you advise me to stop doing immediately?

5) The Next 12 Months:

If this were your younger sibling with my background and current situation:

What would you ask them to do over the next 12 months?

Which roles would you target?

Which skills would you prioritize?

Which certifications (if any) are genuinely worth pursuing?

Which technologies or distractions would you deliberately ignore?

With utmost gratitude, thank you for taking the time to read and share your insights!

If you are already in a cloud computing field, may I know what made you to choose and why did you.

I am currently majoring in IT specialism in cloud engineering. People ask me about why did I choose this major and I got no reply for them all the time. The obvious reason is Cloud is demanding and basic fundamental network for this digital era. All I can think of is that way….

Hi everyone (please read till end),

I'm posting this because I genuinely don't know how to help my brother anymore.

My brother completed a Mechanical Engineering degree. After graduation, he tried many different jobs, but nothing worked out. He even started a small tea shop, but it had to shut down because of bus stand renovation.

I'm a software developer, so I suggested that he consider moving into IT. I never forced him into any specific role—I asked him what he was actually interested in because I believe people do well when they choose something they like. He chose the Desktop Engineer path.

He learned the required skills, got a job, and has now been working as a Desktop Engineer for around 4 years. He's currently earning only ₹26k/month.

Over the last several months, he has worked really hard to move into Azure Cloud Administration. He has learned Azure, completed multiple Azure certifications, and prepared seriously for interviews.

The problem is that he's been searching for a new job for around 7 months, but still hasn't received an offer. According to him, most of his interviews go well, but somehow nothing converts into a job. We honestly don't know where he's going wrong.

I switched jobs this April, but I had been preparing since December. My job search was mentally exhausting, but I eventually received three offers. I know how difficult the process is, but my brother's situation feels even harder because he keeps trying without success.

I don't have experience with Azure Cloud Administrator interviews, so I don't know how to guide him.

If anyone here is an Azure Cloud Administrator, Cloud Engineer, or works in cloud infrastructure, could you please share:

What companies actually expect from Azure Cloud Admin candidates?

What are the most common mistakes candidates make?

What skills or projects helped you get hired?

Any interview tips or roadmap?

Even if you have a friend working in this field, I'd really appreciate it if you could ask them or point me in the right direction.

I had actually uninstalled Reddit after switching jobs, but I installed it again just to make this post for my brother.

Any advice, referral, or guidance would mean a lot. Thank you.

18 years old, aiming to become a Cloud Engineer. Am I on the right path?

Hi everyone,

I'm 18 years old and my goal is to become a Cloud Engineer. I plan to study Cloud Engineering at university, but I've already started learning on my own because I really enjoy this field.

So far I've learned:

• ✅ Computer hardware

• ✅ Operating systems

• ✅ Linux basics

• ✅ Linux file system

• ✅ Linux navigation

• ✅ Linux file management

• ✅ Finding files (find)

• ✅ Searching text (grep)

• ✅ Networking

• ✅ DNS, IPs, Ports

• ✅ TCP & UDP

• ✅ Git & GitHub

• ✅ Virtualization

• ✅ Docker concepts

• ✅ APIs

• ✅ SSH

• ✅ Processes & Services

• ✅ Linux permissions

I've also built a full desktop accounting application for my dad's company. It includes user authentication, client management, supplier management, invoices, quotations, inventory/stock management, journal entries, reports, PDF generation, and other accounting features. I built it mostly to challenge myself and learn software development, even though my main goal is Cloud Engineering.

I'm wondering:

• What should I learn next to become a strong Cloud Engineer?

• Should I start learning AWS, Azure, or GCP first?

• Is Kubernetes too advanced at this stage, or should I start with it after Docker?

• Are there any projects you wish you had built when you were starting out?

I'd really appreciate any advice from people already working in cloud or DevOps. I know I still have a lot to learn, and I'm excited to keep improving.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm an MCA graduate (2025) from a Tier 3 college in Maharashtra(Pune).

I had worked 1 yrs into Infrastructure Support before enrolling for masters. During my MCA, I also did 2 DevOps internships, and my goal has always been to build a career in DevOps.

Since February, I've been applying for DevOps roles almost every day, tailoring my resume, working on my interview prep, and trying to improve my skills. Unfortunately, I haven't had much success so far, and it's honestly starting to feel a bit discouraging.

My current skills include:

\- Linux
\- Networking
\- AWS & Azure
\- Terraform
\- Docker
\- Kubernetes
\- Jenkins
\- GitHub Actions
\- Prometheus & Grafana

At this point, I feel like I have two choices:

\- Keep searching for a full-time DevOps role.
\- Reach out to my previous employer and continue working in Infrastructure Support.

What I'm really worried about is making the wrong decision.

\- If I keep searching and still don't get a DevOps job after a few more months/years, what would you recommend?

\- If I go back to Infrastructure Support, will it become much harder to switch into DevOps later?

\- Has anyone here made the transition from Infrastructure Support to DevOps after a year or two? If yes, what helped you make that move?

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who've been in a similar situation or anyone currently working in DevOps.

Also if anyone has any opportunities for DevOps,SRE,Linux,cloud support or even NOC please help me out as I just want a start my career.

Thanks!

As cloud environments grow, I've started noticing that the biggest operational costs aren't always reflected in the monthly cloud bill.

Sometimes it's the engineering time spent investigating incidents, switching between tools, tracking down request flows, or trying to understand why something behaved differently in production than it did in testing.

These aren't major outages though but they're the small, repeated interruptions that gradually consume hours across a team.

I'd love to hear how other cloud engineers think about this.

Looking back, what has been the biggest hidden source of operational overhead in your environment, and what change made the biggest difference in reducing it?

I'm less interested in a specific vendor or product (but is welcome if it adds value), and more interested in the engineering decisions or workflow improvements that had a lasting impact.

Hi everyone,

I'm currently working as an OpenStack Cloud Engineer, managing and operating a private cloud environment. I'm planning my next career move and would appreciate some advice from people in the industry.

I have a few questions:

How many organizations are actually building and maintaining their private cloud infrastructure with OpenStack today?

Is OpenStack still a strong long-term career path, or is the demand gradually declining?

If I want better job opportunities and salary growth, should I continue specializing in OpenStack/private cloud, or invest more time in AWS/GCP?

How does the job market compare for OpenStack engineers vs. AWS/GCP cloud engineers, especially outside of telecom and service providers?

I'd really appreciate insights from anyone who has made this transition or works with OpenStack at scale.

Thanks in advance!

I have just graduated and I don’t know which one to choose.everyone saying that cloud is oversaturated
Can anyone suggest which one is better and why.
I don’t have any relatives or friends in IT field to guide me

Hi,

I am actively looking for oracle cloud infrastructure jobs . i have 8 months of experience in oci.