AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

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Kuya Ro

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Kuya Ro
Feb 9, 2020 11 Comments

Hello.

I am looking to change my path, and I hope to pursue an AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate cert.

I’m in the Seattle area.

If applying to AWS after obtaining the cert, what position do I go for? I looked at some requirements for solutions architect / cloud positions and they ask for x yoe and other things.

If applying elsewhere, do you have suggestions as to what positions I should apply for?

What would the starting salary range / tc in the Seattle area for having the cert. only and no yoe?

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    dblwide

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    dblwide
    Sorry to burst your bubble but having that cert without any experience you are essentially starting at entry level positions such as associate cloud support and work your way up to get systems design knowledge. Same with SMBs. It only will get your foot in the door and you got to work your way up. What is your current path?
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      dblwide

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      dblwide
      Yeah you'll need that experience because being a SA you're expected to know systems design and have knowledge of "gotchas" that only learned by experience.

      For AWS, even L4 associate SA, many cloud support guys transition to the role by being in support for 2-3 years and most of them also have other industry experience before that. L5s usually have 6-8+ YOE.
      Feb 9, 2020
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      Kuya Ro

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      Kuya Ro
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      I’ve got a goal to run to then. Thanks.
      Feb 9, 2020