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How to Become an AWS Cloud Support Engineer After 40

Thinking about starting a cloud career after 40? In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to become an AWS Cloud Support Engineer, even if you’re starting from scratch with no prior IT experience. AWS is the world’s most widely used cloud platform, and cloud support is one of the best entry-level roles for beginners.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why AWS Cloud Support Engineer is the perfect starting role for beginners over 40
✅ The certifications you need (AWS Cloud Practitioner + AWS SysOps Administrator Associate)
✅ Essential skills like Linux commands, networking basics, and AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch)
✅ How to get hands-on AWS practice for free using the AWS Free Tier
✅ The types of jobs you can apply for, including Cloud Support Engineer, Cloud Operations Technician, and Junior Cloud Administrator
✅ Salary expectations for AWS Cloud Support roles in the US ($65K–$100K+)
✅ Beginner-friendly resources to continue learning and build your portfolio

Whether you’re 40, 45, or 50, it’s not too late to launch a high-paying, future-proof career in cloud computing.

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Sample Resume Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nOT6A0GpddqeR71ABzB8SxDBmeOCvBbnSVXNBvSYtPE/edit?usp=sharing

LinkedIn learning:
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/

AWS Free Tier:
https://aws.amazon.com/free/

Reddit Community:
https://www.reddit.com

Spiceworks help desk:
https://www.spiceworks.com/free-cloud-help-desk-software/

YouTube Courses:
AWS Certified Cloud pract:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhDYbskXRgc&t=1s

AWS SysOps Admins Associate:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN574SUEP2I&t=1s

Free Linux Ubuntu Training;
https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/command-line-for-beginners#1-overview

How to Become an AWS Cloud Support Engineer After 40

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