Cloud Engineer pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32005579
- Class code
- 32005579
- Pay group
- DT11
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Cloud Engineer is $91,600 to $160,299 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32005579.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 07/2024.
What the state says the job is
Cloud Engineer positions are responsible for designing, deploying, configuring, developing, and maintaining cloud-based systems, services, and solutions using cloud platforms. Positions analyze the existing infrastructure and convert existing services and platforms to cloud technologies. Positions design and implement cloud-based solutions to ensure high performance and reliability. Positions also analyze, design, code, debug, test, and modify new software or enhancements. Cloud Engineers manage large and complex projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement new cloud technologies and services. Positions work closely with other teams, including cloud architects, developers, security professionals, network engineering, and operations to ensure that cloud network infrastructure meets the needs of the organization.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, such as continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD), and continuous deployment (CD) Thorough knowledge of DevOps tools Intermediate knowledge of cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Thorough knowledge of cloud infrastructure best practices, including security, scalability, and performance optimization Intermediate knowledge of business and management principle Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution, and five years of IT experience including three years of progressive experience in cloud-related systems infrastructure design, implementation, and management; or Associate degree in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of IT experience including four years of progressive experience in cloud-related systems infrastructure design, implementation, and management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.