Interview Prep Refreshers: Cloud Architect
The job hunt nowadays is incredibly competitive. With factors like the Great Resignation, the global pandemic, and general instability in the economy, organizations and jobseekers alike are exhausted trying to fill these positions. In the tech sector, this is especially difficult with the added involvement of a technical interview. Many people who were secure in their former positions are now looking again for something new and might be out of practice when it comes to interviewing. If this sounds familiar, have no fear — we’re here to help. This is the first instalment in a series of interview prep articles for specific tech positions sourced and compiled in one convenient article. For this article we’re focusing on the:
Cloud Architect
Average Salary Range: $192,941 — $227,335
Average Responsibilities:
- Create a well-informed cloud strategy and manage the adaption process.
- Regularly evaluate cloud applications, hardware, and software.
- Develop and organize cloud systems.
- Work closely with IT security to monitor the company’s cloud privacy.
- Respond to technical issues in a professional and timely manner.
- Offer guidance in infrastructure movement techniques including bulk application transfers into the cloud.
- Identify the top cloud architecture solutions to successfully meet the strategic needs of the company.
Average Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or relevant field.
- 3–5+ years of experience designing, executing, and supporting IT cloud solutions.
- Positive attitude and a strong commitment to delivering quality work.
- Excellent knowledge of cloud computing technologies and current computing trends.
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal) to properly articulate complicated cloud reports to management and other IT development partners.
(source: betterteam.com)
What is the most innovative solution you’ve proposed, working as a solutions architect?
When an interviewer asks you about innovative solutions you’ve proposed, they may want to know what experience you have with new technology and how you can apply it to help their business. The most appropriate answer discusses a non-obvious solution and how it impacted business operations.
What is AWS?
Many solutions architects work with cloud platform technology. Sometimes, they use Amazon Web Service or AWS. When a solutions architect is specialized in AWS, they are usually referred to as an AWS solutions architect. Whether you are interviewing to be an AWS solutions architect or just a solutions architect, you may need to know about AWS. To answer this question, give a thorough description of what it is.
How can you protect against an injection attack?
An interviewer may ask this question to determine if a candidate has knowledge of injection attacks. To answer this question offer a solution for protecting against this type of attack. There are multiple solutions and anyone will suffice.
Describe your protocol for ensuring security
Security is a top priority for businesses looking to enlist the help of a solutions architect. These professionals may be responsible for providing innovative security solutions, so knowing how to ensure cybersecurity and data protection is a must. To answer this question, provide examples of how you ensure cybersecurity for a company.
What can a solutions architect do to support functional analysts?
Functional analysts (FA) and solutions architects often work side-by-side. When you get a question about how you would support FAs, you should assume the interviewer wants you to talk about the ways you can successfully collaborate with an analyst.
(source: indeed.com)
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