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AWS SysOps Administrator

About the course

Exam Prefix

SOA-C02

Level

Associate

Length

180 minutes to complete the exam

Format

65 scoring opportunities that may be multiple choice, multiple response, or exam lab

This credential helps organisations identify and develop talent with critical skills for implementing cloud initiatives. Earning AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate demonstrates experience deploying, managing, and operating workloads on AWS.

Who should take this exam?

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate is intended for system administrators in cloud operations roles to validate technical skills. Before you take this exam, we recommend you have:


  • A minimum of one year of hands-on experience with AWS technology

  • Experience deploying, managing, and operating workloads on AWS as well as implementing security controls and compliance requirements

  • Familiarity with using both the AWS Management Console and the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI)

  • Understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework as well as AWS networking and security services


What does it take to earn this certification?


To earn this certification, you’ll need to take and pass the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam. The exam features a combination of three possible question formats, including multiple choice, multiple response, and exam labs. Exam labs allow you to showcase your skills by building solutions using the AWS Management Console and AWS Command Line Interface (CLI). Additional information, such as the exam content outline and passing score, is in the exam guide.

Benefits at a Glance

Why use AWS?

  • Easy to use

  • Flexible

  • Cost-Effective

  • Reliable

  • Scalable and high-performance

  • Secure.

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Average salary for AWS SysOps Administrator professionals

£77,800.00+

The average aws sysops administrator salary in the United Kingdom is £57,500 per year or £29.49 per hour. Entry level positions start at £50,000 per year while most experienced workers make up to £63,500 per year.

Job Roles

  • AWS Infrastructure Engineer

  • AWS Solutions Architect

  • Frontend Solutions Architect

  • Cloud Developer AWS

  • AWS Cloud Systems Engineer

  • Data Engineer

  • AWS Junior Solutions Architect

  • AWS Cloud IT Architect

  • AWS Technical Trainer

  • Senior Data Engineer

Frequently asked questions

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Which AWS Certification is right for me?

Learn about each AWS Certification exam here. To learn more about the benefits of AWS Certification, go here.

Are there any mandatory training or exam requirements to take an AWS Certification exam?

Training is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory for the completion of the certification. Go to AWS Skill Builder to find a learning plan that’s right for you.

Why should I consider AWS Certified?

AWS Certification helps learners build credibility and confidence by validating their cloud expertise with an industry-recognized credential and organisations identify skilled professionals to lead cloud initiatives using AWS.

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