The $200K Cloud Security Career Nobody Is Talking About (Azure vs AWS)

Cloud security pays $200K — but only if you pick the right path. Azure or AWS? Certs or experience? In this episode, ‪Caleb Oniwinde of the @techcertifiedpodcast breaks down the exact career moves that took him into cloud security and built the Cloud Security Academy — so you can skip the guesswork. (Youtube Link in the Comments) What we cover: ☁️ How Caleb broke into cloud security (and what most people get wrong) 💰 The real salary ceiling in cloud security — $140K, $200K, and beyond 🔵 Azure vs AWS: which pays more and which has more demand (UK + US data) 📜 Which certifications actually matter vs. which ones waste your time 🧠 How to treat your career like a business — not just a job 📈 What's changing in the cloud security job market RIGHT NOW Cloud Security Academy: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtSVgCgW6rplJoeZlCyBwxOvo65kUeCVq3UPr7Lq7r3CiZpw/viewform Caleb Oni: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFbA1M6sC30zM3Dz6WfHnaw Tech Certified Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZToTacQnmsO57gO5zGtAGQ SumSub: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVraU9wuIQr8H1B0kcUD7Tw 🔔 Subscribe for weekly tech career breakdowns — hidden roles, real salaries, no fluff. 📲 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherschwenk/] 🎙️ More episodes: [https://www.youtube.com/@TechJobberPod] Timestamps: 0:00 — Introduction [00:33] — How Caleb got into cloud security [12:52] — Azure vs AWS: salary & demand breakdown [20:28] — Certifications that actually pay off [31:21] — Treating your career like a business [43:49] — Where cloud security is headed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.