{"id":11377,"date":"2026-09-04T10:04:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T10:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/?p=11377"},"modified":"2026-09-04T10:04:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T10:04:22","slug":"how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become DevOps Engineer: Skills &#038; Roadmap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Becoming a DevOps engineer is a smart move right now because the field is growing fast and companies need people who can build and manage software in a smooth and reliable way. The demand keeps rising each year. A report by Global Market Insights shows the DevOps market growing at more than 20 percent every year. The pay is strong as well. As per AmbitionBox, DevOps engineers in India earn around \u20b98.8 lakh per year on average. DevOps sits right between development and operations, so you learn how both sides work. It is a practical role and suits people who like solving problems. In this guide, we will show you how to become DevOps engineer by sharing a complete roadmap with key skills and certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/extracted-image-1-9-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"How to become a devops engineer - a quick guide\" class=\"wp-image-11386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/extracted-image-1-9-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/extracted-image-1-9-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/extracted-image-1-9-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/extracted-image-1-9-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/extracted-image-1-9-1170x658.webp 1170w, https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/extracted-image-1-9-585x329.webp 585w, https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/extracted-image-1-9.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#What_is_a_DevOps_engineer\" title=\"What is a DevOps engineer?\">What is a DevOps engineer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#What_does_a_DevOps_engineer_do\" title=\"What does a DevOps engineer do?\">What does a DevOps engineer do?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#What_a_DevOps_engineer_does\" title=\"What a DevOps engineer does:\">What a DevOps engineer does:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#How_to_become_DevOps_engineer_%E2%80%93_Roadmap_with_Timeline\" title=\"How to become DevOps engineer \u2013 Roadmap with Timeline\">How to become DevOps engineer \u2013 Roadmap with Timeline<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#1_Start_with_the_basics_1_to_3_months\" title=\"1. Start with the basics (1 to 3 months)\">1. Start with the basics (1 to 3 months)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#a_Learn_Linux\" title=\"a) Learn Linux\">a) Learn Linux<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#b_Learn_Git\" title=\"b) Learn Git\">b) Learn Git<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#c_Learn_one_scripting_language\" title=\"c) Learn one scripting language\">c) Learn one scripting language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#Timeline\" title=\"Timeline\">Timeline<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#2_Understand_education_and_qualification_options_1_to_2_weeks\" title=\"2. Understand education and qualification options (1 to 2 weeks)\">2. Understand education and qualification options (1 to 2 weeks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#3_Learn_cloud_fundamentals_1_to_2_months\" title=\"3. Learn cloud fundamentals (1 to 2 months)\">3. Learn cloud fundamentals (1 to 2 months)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#4_Move_into_automation_with_IaC_3_to_5_weeks\" title=\"4. Move into automation with IaC (3 to 5 weeks)\">4. Move into automation with IaC (3 to 5 weeks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#5_Learn_CICD_and_the_software_delivery_process_3_to_4_weeks\" title=\"5. Learn CI\/CD and the software delivery process (3 to 4 weeks)\">5. Learn CI\/CD and the software delivery process (3 to 4 weeks)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#Tools_to_explore\" title=\"Tools to explore:\">Tools to explore:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#6_Learn_Containers_and_Kubernetes_4_to_6_weeks\" title=\"6. Learn Containers and Kubernetes (4 to 6 weeks)\">6. Learn Containers and Kubernetes (4 to 6 weeks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#7_Learn_monitoring_and_logs_2_to_3_weeks\" title=\"7. Learn monitoring and logs (2 to 3 weeks)\">7. Learn monitoring and logs (2 to 3 weeks)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#8_Build_small_real_projects_Ongoing\" title=\"8. Build small real projects (Ongoing)\">8. Build small real projects (Ongoing)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#DevOps_roadmap_timeline\" title=\"DevOps roadmap timeline\">DevOps roadmap timeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_become_a_DevOps_engineer\" title=\"How long does it take to become a DevOps engineer?\">How long does it take to become a DevOps engineer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#What_are_the_key_DevOps_engineer_skills\" title=\"What are the key DevOps engineer skills?\">What are the key DevOps engineer skills?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#What_are_the_top_DevOps_certifications\" title=\"What are the top DevOps certifications?\">What are the top DevOps certifications?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#How_to_get_a_DevOps_job\" title=\"How to get a DevOps job?\">How to get a DevOps job?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#Wrapping_up\" title=\"Wrapping up\">Wrapping up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-devops-engineer-skills-roadmap\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_DevOps_engineer\"><\/span>What is a DevOps engineer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A DevOps engineer is an IT professional who connects the work of developers and the work of operations teams. Instead of treating coding and system management as separate jobs, a DevOps engineer brings them together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to make software move from idea to deployment in a smooth and reliable way. They focus on teamwork, automation, faster delivery, and building systems that run without constant manual effort. DevOps engineers help remove the usual gaps between teams so products reach users quickly and with fewer problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"897\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/extracted-image-2-5.webp\" alt=\"Fact on Devops engineer\" class=\"wp-image-11388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/extracted-image-2-5.webp 897w, https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/extracted-image-2-5-300x114.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/extracted-image-2-5-768x293.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/extracted-image-2-5-585x223.webp 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_DevOps_engineer_do\"><\/span>What does a DevOps engineer do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A DevOps engineer helps teams deliver software faster by automating tasks and improving workflows. They work across development and operations to make everything run smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_a_DevOps_engineer_does\"><\/span>What a DevOps engineer does:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Builds and manages CI\/CD pipelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automates repetitive tasks and deployments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitors system performance and fixes issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works with developers to improve code delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manages cloud infrastructure and servers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handles configuration and version control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports security practices within the workflow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_become_DevOps_engineer_%E2%80%93_Roadmap_with_Timeline\"><\/span>How to become DevOps engineer \u2013 Roadmap with Timeline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we will show you how to become a DevOps engineer from scratch by sharing a complete roadmap with timeline with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Start_with_the_basics_1_to_3_months\"><\/span>1. Start with the basics (1 to 3 months)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before touching tools like Docker or Kubernetes, you need strong foundations. These basics will help you understand how systems work behind the scenes. Without them, DevOps feels difficult and confusing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_Learn_Linux\"><\/span>a) Learn Linux<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Linux is the heart of DevOps. Almost every application, server, and container you will handle runs on Linux. Learn how to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Navigate the terminal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage files, folders, and permissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check logs when something breaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand CPU, memory, and running processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These skills give you a stable base to learn automation, cloud, and containers later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_Learn_Git\"><\/span>b) Learn Git<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Git is used in every DevOps job. It helps teams work together and keeps code organized. You only need the basics in the beginning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Commit changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push them to GitHub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create branches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merge work safely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you learn this, building CI\/CD pipelines becomes much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"c_Learn_one_scripting_language\"><\/span>c) Learn one scripting language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Automation is the core of DevOps. Scripting allows you to remove repetitive manual work. Start with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Bash for simple server tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then move to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Python for more powerful automation and cloud scripts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You will use scripting in pipelines, cloud automation, container setup, and debugging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timeline\"><\/span>Timeline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Complete beginner = 2 to 3 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT or coding background = 3 to 4 weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Understand_education_and_qualification_options_1_to_2_weeks\"><\/span>2. Understand education and qualification options (1 to 2 weeks)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need a computer science degree, but it can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Zippia, 75% of DevOps engineers hold a bachelor\u2019s degree, mostly in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Computer Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But many DevOps engineers are self-taught. Here\u2019s what actually helps you get hired:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Hands-on practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects on GitHub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud labs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certifications (not mandatory but helpful)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already work in IT or software, you can switch to DevOps without going back to college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Learn_cloud_fundamentals_1_to_2_months\"><\/span>3. Learn cloud fundamentals (1 to 2 months)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern DevOps revolves around cloud platforms. Every company, even small startups, uses AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for their applications. Pick one cloud provider and stick with it long enough to feel comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most beginners choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>AWS \u2013 Biggest job market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Azure \u2013 Popular in Indian enterprises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Cloud \u2013 Strong in AI and data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus on understanding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Virtual machines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking inside the cloud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storage options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IAM permissions (very important)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serverless basics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you learn how cloud services work, you will automate them later using Terraform. This step makes future learning much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Move_into_automation_with_IaC_3_to_5_weeks\"><\/span>4. Move into automation with IaC (3 to 5 weeks)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After learning cloud basics, the next step is Infrastructure as Code (IaC). This is where DevOps becomes powerful. IaC lets you create servers, networks, and cloud resources using code instead of clicking in a dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Terraform \u2013 Creates cloud resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ansible \u2013 Configures servers and installs software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies want engineers who can deploy entire environments automatically, not manually repeat the same tasks. Most beginners understand Terraform fundamentals in one week, and Ansible in another week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Learn_CICD_and_the_software_delivery_process_3_to_4_weeks\"><\/span>5. Learn CI\/CD and the software delivery process (3 to 4 weeks)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where you understand how software moves from code to testing to deployment. Learn the following things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>How pipelines work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to automate testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to automate deployments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to catch errors early<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tools_to_explore\"><\/span>Tools to explore:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>GitHub Actions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jenkins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GitLab CI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need to master every tool. Understanding the workflow is more important than memorizing commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Learn_Containers_and_Kubernetes_4_to_6_weeks\"><\/span>6. Learn Containers and Kubernetes (4 to 6 weeks)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most modern applications run inside containers. DevOps engineers handle these containers every day. Start with Docker and learn these things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Containers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volumes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then move to Kubernetes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kubernetes manages large numbers of containers. It handles scaling, health checks, updates, and rolling deployments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies expect DevOps engineers to know at least the basics of Kubernetes, even for beginner roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Learn_monitoring_and_logs_2_to_3_weeks\"><\/span>7. Learn monitoring and logs (2 to 3 weeks)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After deploying an application, you must keep it healthy. Monitoring tools help you track:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>CPU and memory usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slow requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>System failures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the common tools you can use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Prometheus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grafana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ELK Stack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even basic knowledge is enough for a beginner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Build_small_real_projects_Ongoing\"><\/span>8. Build small real projects (Ongoing)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning tools is not enough because you must know how to apply them. That\u2019s why it is important to build projects. It helps you secure better job opportunities. Start with simple yet practical projects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Deploy a small website on AWS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build a CI\/CD pipeline for a demo app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put a Python script inside a Docker container<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use Terraform to create cloud servers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a Kubernetes deployment for a sample app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Push every project to GitHub. 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These skills form the core of everyday work in a DevOps environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Hard Skills<\/th><th>Soft Skills<\/th><th>Tools<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Linux fundamentals<\/td><td>Problem-solving<\/td><td>Terraform<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Networking basics (DNS, firewalls, subnets)<\/td><td>Communication<\/td><td>Ansible<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scripting (Bash, Python)<\/td><td>Collaboration<\/td><td>Jenkins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Git and version control<\/td><td>Curiosity and continuous learning<\/td><td>GitHub Actions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)<\/td><td>Attention to detail<\/td><td>GitLab CI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Containerization (Docker)<\/td><td>Adaptability<\/td><td>Docker<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kubernetes<\/td><td>Time management<\/td><td>Kubernetes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CI\/CD concepts<\/td><td>Ownership mindset<\/td><td>Prometheus, Grafana, ELK<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>Also Read - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/how-to-become-cloud-engineer-skills-roadmap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Become Cloud Engineer: Skills &amp; Roadmap<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_top_DevOps_certifications\"><\/span>What are the top DevOps certifications?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A good DevOps certification strengthens your skills and makes your profile more credible. These certifications make your job application more appealing, especially when applying for cloud or automation roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Certification Name<\/th><th>Provider<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>AWS Certified DevOps Engineer<\/td><td>Amazon Web Services<\/td><td>Cloud + automation roles on AWS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert<\/td><td>Microsoft Azure<\/td><td>Azure-focused DevOps careers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer<\/td><td>Google Cloud<\/td><td>GCP-based DevOps and SRE roles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)<\/td><td>CNCF<\/td><td>Kubernetes and container orchestration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Docker Certified Associate (DCA)<\/td><td>Docker<\/td><td>Containerization fundamentals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HashiCorp Terraform Associate<\/td><td>HashiCorp<\/td><td>Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)<\/td><td>Red Hat<\/td><td>Linux and automation-heavy DevOps roles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DevOps Leader (DOL)<\/td><td>DevOps Institute<\/td><td>Leadership-focused DevOps careers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_a_DevOps_job\"><\/span>How to get a DevOps job?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some practical ways to secure a DevOps job, even if you are new or switching from another IT role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Build 5 to 7 projects and upload them on GitHub<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a clean resume that highlights Git, Linux, cloud, pipelines, and IaC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for junior cloud, Linux, or support roles if DevOps openings need experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute to open-source projects to strengthen credibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice common DevOps interview questions daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network on LinkedIn and join DevOps communities and meetups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Target companies that hire beginners instead of aiming only for big tech firms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for DevOps engineer vacancies at dedicated IT job portals like Hirist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>Also Read - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hirist.tech\/blog\/top-5-devops-engineer-resume-examples-samples-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 5 DevOps Engineer Resume Samples &amp; Templates (2026 Guide)<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_up\"><\/span>Wrapping up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning how to become a DevOps engineer takes steady practice and clear steps. 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