Network Automation Engineer → Cloud Network Engineer
A realistic transition from Network Automation Engineer to Cloud Network Engineer: transferable skills, the gaps to close, a step-by-step learning plan and alternative routes. Estimated skill overlap 49%. Difficulty: Medium.
Difficulty: Medium6 stepsDuration: 9 to 13 monthsOverlap: 49%
Transition from Network Automation Engineer to Cloud Network Engineer.
Transferable skills
- Cloud networking (VPC/VNet)
- Terraform
- Routing
- Automation
Skills to learn
- Hybrid connectivity
- Security groups / NACL
- Load balancing
- Troubleshooting
Step-by-step learning plan
1. Build on your Network Automation Engineer experience
2–4 weeks
Leverage
- Cloud networking (VPC/VNet)
- Terraform
- Routing
- Automation
Map transferable skills — Cloud networking (VPC/VNet), Terraform, Routing — against what a Cloud Network Engineer needs.
2. Learn the core of the Cloud Network Engineer role
6–10 weeks
Learn
- Hybrid connectivity
- Security groups / NACL
Technologies
AWS VPCAzure VNetTransit Gateway
Cover the biggest gaps first: Hybrid connectivity, Security groups / NACL.
3. Master advanced Cloud Network Engineer skills
6–10 weeks
Learn
- Load balancing
- Troubleshooting
Technologies
BGPIPsecF5
Handle the advanced topics: Load balancing, Troubleshooting.
4. Get productive with the Cloud Network Engineer toolchain
4–8 weeks
Technologies
AWS VPCAzure VNetTransit GatewayBGPIPsecF5HAProxyWireshark
Be hands-on with AWS VPC, Azure VNet, Transit Gateway and the rest of the target stack.
5. Practise Cloud Network Engineer work in real conditions
4–8 weeks
Ship a portfolio project or take on Cloud Network Engineer tasks at work.
6. Get certified and position yourself as a Cloud Network Engineer
4–8 weeks
Technologies
AWS Advanced Networking SpecialtyAzure AZ-700Terraform Associate
Update your CV and LinkedIn around Cloud Network Engineer, then apply to target roles.