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Cloud Architect
Model Curriculum
Cloud Architect
SECTOR: SUB-SECTOR: OCCUPATION:
REF ID: NSQF LEVEL:
IT-ITeS FUTURE SKILLS CLOUD COMPUTING SSC/Q8302, V1.0 7
Cloud Architect
Complying to the National occupation standards of
Job Role / Qualification Pack: ‘Cloud Architect’ QP No. ‘SSC/Q8302 NSQF Level 7’
May 29th 2019
May 29th 2020
Cloud Architect
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Curriculum 01
2. Trainer Prerequisites 21
3. Assessment Criteria 22
Cloud Architect 1
Cloud Architect
CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS
This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of a “Cloud Architect”, in the “IT- ITeS” Sector/Industry and aims at building the following key competencies amongst the learner
Program Name Cloud Architect
Qualification Pack Name and Reference ID.
SSC/Q8302, V1.0
Version No. 1.0 Version Update Date 29/05/2019
Pre-requisites to Training
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology / Statistics /
Mathematics / Computer Science/ Physical Sciences
Training Outcomes After completing this programme, participants will be able to:
• Explain different types of cloud deployment and service models
• Assess global standards and regulations for aspects of data administration and governance such as storage, security, privacy and monitoring.
• Discuss the fundamentals of solution architecture
• Develop strategies, apply critical thinking and provide appropriate recommendations for ethical decision making
• Define business requirements of the organization by identifying IT assets and understanding how they work together
• Define enterprise guidelines for operating on Cloud platforms while keeping security, regulatory and compliance standards in mind
• Comprehend and obtain business-level use cases using technical requirements and specifications obtained from the client
• Design and maintain a Cloud-Native and Cloud-First solution architecture and analyze the impact of architectural changes
• Secure solution architecture and ensure timely recovery in case of system disasters by implementing disaster recovery and security risk mitigation measures
• Design and develop a security architecture
• Implement appropriate measures to ensure scalability, resilience and fault-tolerance of solution architecture
• Develop KPIs (Key Performance Index) and processes to monitor and manage cloud services using monitoring tools and scripts
Cloud Architect 2
• Evaluate project plans in terms of SLAs (Service Level Agreements), project costs, project schedules and associated risks
• Support development of project proposals and cost models
• Evaluate and select cloud vendors and third-party cloud service providers through effective assessment frameworks and criteria.
• Partner with stakeholders and ensure stakeholder satisfaction through effective communication and planning
Cloud Architect 3
This course encompasses 10 out of 10 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of “Cloud Architect”
Qualification Pack issued by “IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council”.
Sr. No.
Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required
1 IT-ITeS/BPM Industry – An Introduction Theory Duration (hh:mm) 06:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 03:00 Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module
• Explain the relevance of the
IT-ITeS sector
• State the various sub-
sectors in the IT-ITeS sector
• Detail the nature of work
performed across the sub-
sectors
• List organizations in the
sector
• Discuss the evolution of the
sub sectors and the way
forward
• Explain the disruptions
happening across the IT-
ITeS sector
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Chart paper and sketch pens
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
2 Future Skills – An Introduction Theory Duration (hh:mm) 01:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 01:00 Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module
• Discuss the general
overview of the Future Skills
sub-sector
• Describe the profile of the
Future Skills sub-sector
• Explain the various
occupations under this sub-
sector
• List key trends across the
occupations in this sub-
sector
• List various roles in the
Future Skills sub-sector
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Chart paper and sketch pens
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
3 Cloud Computing – An Introduction Theory Duration (hh:mm) 01:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 01:00 Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module
• Define the term “Cloud
Computing”
• Provide an overview of the
history of Cloud Computing
• Discuss the evolving
information technology
landscape and the
importance and relevance
of Cloud technologies
• State the key business
drivers for adoption of
Cloud technologies
• Explain the different types
of cloud service models
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision for word processor and
presentation software
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
Cloud Architect 4
(such as SaaS, PaaS, IaaS
etc.)
• Explain the different types
of cloud deployment
models (such as private
cloud, public cloud, hybrid
cloud, multi-cloud etc.)
• List prospective Cloud
technology use cases and
applications within your
area of expertise
4 Principles of Strategy Theory Duration (hh:mm) 03:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 01:00 Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module
• Develop strategies that
position the organization
favorably in the industry
• Use the resources and
capabilities of the firm to
leverage the firms’ core
competencies
• Explain the concept of
competitive advantage and
how to achieve the same
for the organization
• Demonstrate critical
thinking in relation to a
problem through real-world
scenarios
• Make appropriate
recommendations for
ethical decision making
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision for word processor and
presentation software
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
5 Global Standards and Regulations Theory Duration (hh:mm) 06:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 03:00 Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module
• Identify general principles
and basic concepts of data
management standards
across the globe
• Identify the key actors
under the regulations and
understand their roles
• Evaluate the rights of data
owners
• Evaluate various
enforcement and
compliance mechanisms
• Demonstrate actions in
accordance with
enforcement and
compliance obligations
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision for word processor and
presentation software
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
Cloud Architect 5
6 Basics of Architecture Theory Duration (hh:mm) 03:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 01:00 Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module
• Explain the principles of
enterprise architectureand
illustrate their translation to
practice
• Construct architecture
which conforms to industry
standards and frameworks
• Identify critical success
factors for common
enterprise architect
approaches
• Recognize and use
principles and methods
applicable to enterprise
architecture
• Evaluate alternative
systems architectures
based on organizational
strategy and enterprise
requirements
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision for word processor and
presentation software
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
7 Business Requirement Analysis Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 15:00 Corresponding NOS Code SSC/N8305
• Discuss the fundamental
elements of business
requirements analysis
• Explain what is a Business
Requirements Document
(BRD) and how to
comprehend it
• Explain how to prioritize
business requirements
based on factors such as
time, budget, resources etc.
• Discuss the best practices
to identify and track IT
assets
• State the methodology to
classify IT assets into
critical and essential assets
• Explain how assets
deployed on cloud work
together under different
deployment models.
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision for word processor and
presentation software
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Chart paper and sketch pens
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
8 Enterprise Guidelines Theory Duration (hh:mm) 15:00
• State the methodologies to
map the flow of data and
information across the
deployed IT assets
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
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Practical Duration (hh:mm) 25:00 Corresponding NOS Code SSC/N8305
• Identify general principles
and basic concepts of data
management standards
across the globe
• State common security
threats associated with
different types of cloud
deployment models
• Discuss the security
standards applicable to
secure data, applications
and other systems
deployed in the cloud
• Discuss various regulatory
and compliance standards
essential to secure cloud
resources
• Discuss best coding and
design practices that
ensure more secure and
maintainable applications
and products
• Explain how resource
allocation is done under
different cloud deployment
models
• Evaluate best
organizational practices for
operating on cloud systems
• State different types of
controls commonly
implemented to ensure
compliance of
organizational policies and
standards
• State the best practices to
contribute to open source
projects
• Provision for word processor and
presentation software
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Chart paper and sketch pens
Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2 Mbps
Dedicated)
9 Technical Requirements Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 15:00
• State different
methodologies to capture
business requirements from
relevant stakeholders
• Explain what are functional
requirements
• Explain what are non-
functional requirements
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision for word processor and
presentation software
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
Cloud Architect 7
Corresponding NOS Code SSC/N8306
• Discuss how to map
stakeholders and
corresponding
dependencies in an
organization
• Explain what is a Business
Requirement Document
(BRD)
• Explain how to create a
business requirements
document and list the
various sections of the
document.
• Explain how to translate
business requirements into
technical requirements
• State how to identify
interface and processing
requirements
• State methodologies to
identify functional
constraints associated with
the project
• Chart paper and sketch pens
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
10 Design Cloud architecture Theory Duration (hh:mm) 20:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 40:00
Corresponding NOS Code SSC/N8307
• Mention popular schemas
for deploying cloud
resources
• Explain how to create a
Cloud architecture
• Explain what is a distributed
solution architecture and its
advantages
• Explain what is a scalable
solution architecture and its
advantages
• Provide an understanding of
Cloud-Native architecture
and explain its pros and
cons
• List popular Cloud-Native
frameworks and tools
available to develop a
Cloud-Native architecture
• Define what is impact
analysis in software
development
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision for word processor and
presentation software
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Chart paper and sketch pens
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
Cloud Architect 8
• State the methodologies to
conduct impact analysis
• Explain how to create an
impact analysis document
and present it in an
appropriate format
• Define what a RAID (Risk,
Assumption, Issues and
Dependencies) catalogue is
and explain why is it
required
• Discuss how to create a
RAID catalogue
• State common security
threats associated with
different types of Cloud
architectures
• Describe different
approaches to measure and
optimize the performance of
Cloud solution architectures
• Discuss how to monitor
changes to architecture
designs
• Discuss the best practices
for documenting Cloud
architecture designs
11 Mitigate Security Risks Theory Duration (hh:mm) 15:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 35:00
Corresponding NOS Code SSC/N8307
• Discuss different security
and regulatory standards
prescribed to create secure
Cloud architectures
• Mention methodologies to
evaluate security risks and
threats
• Discuss ways to evaluate
the security capabilities
provided by cloud service
providers
• Explain the concepts of
Identity and Access
Management (IAM)
• Discuss ways to control and
regulate physical and logical
access to IT
• Discuss how to manage the
identification and
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision for word processor and
presentation software
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Chart paper and sketch pens
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2 Mbps
Dedicated)
Cloud Architect 9
authentication of people and
devices
• Discuss how to create,
implement and manage
authorization mechanisms
• Mention ways to prevent or
mitigate access control
attacks
• Define a disaster recovery
plan and explain how does
it ensure continued service
availability
• State the methodologies to
acquire business continuity
needs
• State methodologies to
create a disaster recovery
plan to respond to
unplanned incidents
• Define recovery time
objectives and recovery
point objectives
12 Security Architecture Theory Duration (hh:mm) 20:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 40:00
Corresponding NOS Code SSC/N8308
• Discuss the basic principles
of security design and
architecture
• Discuss ways to capture
security requirements for
the desired solution
• Mention best practices to
create robust security
architectures that satisfy the
security requirements of the
organization
• Evaluate suitability of
Security Design
Frameworks to be
implemented in the Cloud
solution
• List common types of
security threats and risks
associated with cloud
deployments
• Discuss security safeguards
and controls that should be
incorporated to secure
networks
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision for word processor and
presentation software
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Chart paper and sketch pens
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
Cloud Architect 10
• Demonstrate ways to
prevent unauthorized
access to systems and sub-
systems deployed on cloud
• Identify appropriate tests to
verify that the cloud
systems perform as per
expectations
• Demonstrate best practices
to implement security
architecture
• Demonstrate ways to
identify, align and
implement security
monitoring models that
ensure security anomalies
are identified at the
appropriate instance
• Discuss methodologies for
upgrading and maintaining
the security architecture
• Explain how to create a
disaster recovery plan
13 Scalability, Resilience and Fault-Tolerance Theory Duration (hh:mm) 15:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 35:00
Corresponding NOS Code SSC/N8309
• Explain essential system
parameters that are
required to monitor system
performance
• Discuss how to measure
and analyze system
performance using
analytical tools
• Define Service-Oriented
Architecture (SOA) and
explain its advantages in
the context of Cloud
Computing
• Define Cloud-Native
architecture and discuss
common cloud-native
frameworks
• Define a disaster recovery
plan and discuss how to
create one
• Discuss best practices for
system backup and
recovery
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision for word processor and
presentation software
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Chart paper and sketch pens
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
Cloud Architect 11
• Explain the concept of
system scalability and
reliability in the context of
Cloud Computing
• Discuss ways to measure
and reduce the latency of
the systems deployed on
cloud
• Demonstrate how to
automatically scale and re-
distribute load using auto-
scaling and load balancing
services
• Define containers and how
to use them for scalability
requirements
• Discuss different container
technologies and container
orchestration services
• Explain how to plan for
system updates and
upgrades
• Discuss methodologies to
measure the adaptability
and portability of Cloud
architecture
• Discuss security standards
and protocols that must be
incorporated in any
architecture
• Demonstrate ways to
prevent unauthorized
access to systems and sub-
systems deployed on cloud
14 Cloud Monitoring Theory Duration (hh:mm) 15:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 33:00
Corresponding NOS Code SSC/N8310
• Discuss different types of
schemas for deploying
cloud resources
• Explain how resource
consumptions are billed
under different cloud
delivery models
• State the different
components of cloud which
require monitoring (such as
virtual machine monitoring,
database monitoring, virtual
network monitoring, storage
monitoring etc.)
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision for word processor and
presentation software
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Chart paper and sketch pens
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
Cloud Architect 12
• Define methods and
processes required to
monitor the performance of
cloud applications and
infrastructure
• Discuss common
parameters/KPIs available
for monitoring cloud
resources
• Explain how to create new
KPIs to monitor the
performance of cloud
services
• Discuss methodologies to
identify and use appropriate
cloud monitoring tools
• Demonstrate how to
automate cloud monitoring
using scripts
• List the threshold
performance parameters for
different components of the
cloud for optimum
performance
• Demonstrate how to
generate performance
reports of cloud resources
15 Validation of Project Plan Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 15:00
Corresponding NOS Code SSC/N8311
• Explain how to identify
different stakeholders
involved in a project
• Discuss methodologies to
map and prioritize the
requirements of different
stakeholders
• Explain what is a project
plan and what are the
components of a project
plan
• Discuss how to identify
resources and time
required for a project
• Explain how to define
project milestones and
timelines
• Explain how to define
different deliverables of a
project
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision for word processor and
presentation software
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Chart paper and sketch pens
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
Cloud Architect 13
• Discuss how to define a
budget for a project
• Discuss how to conduct a
risk assessment of the
project plan and then
develop a risk management
strategy
• Explain how Service Level
Agreements (SLAs) are
defined against different IT
& business goals
16 Cost Models and Customer Proposals Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 15:00
Corresponding NOS Code SSC/N8312
• Detail out the process of
capturing business
requirements
• Explain what are functional
and non-functional
requirements and how to
translate them into
technical specifications
• Discuss different templates
available to create a
technical requirements
document
• Explain how to define the
scope of a project
• Explain the different
components of a project
plan (such as cost, time,
quality etc.)
• Demonstrate how to create
a project implementation
plan
• Explain how resource
consumption is billed under
different cloud delivery
models
• Discuss how cloud service
providers define
consumption cycles and
billing cycles
• Explain how to forecast
consumption of cloud
resources
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision for word processor and
presentation software
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Chart paper and sketch pens
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
17 Vendor Assessment Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10:00
• Discuss popular cloud
service providers available
in the market
• Evaluate a service provider
in terms of services and
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
Cloud Architect 14
Practical Duration (hh:mm) 15:00
Corresponding NOS Code SSC/N8304
security features required
by the organization
• Explain how to create a
suitable framework to
evaluate a cloud service
provider
• Create a suitable
framework to evaluate a
cloud service provider
• List the regulatory and
compliance certificates
desired in a cloud service
provider
• Evaluate BCP (Business
Continuity Plan) and
contingency plan of a cloud
service provider
• Explain the different
components of a
partnership model
• Create a service contract
with a cloud service
provider
• Create a self-
complimentary cloud eco-
system with multiple
vendors
• Provision for word processor and
presentation software
• Lab equipped with the following:
• PCs/Laptops
• Chart paper and sketch pens
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2
Mbps Dedicated)
18 Stakeholder Management
Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 15:00 Corresponding
NOS Code SSC/N9012
• Define the needs and
perspectives of the
stakeholders in order to
build consensus
• Employ active listening
behaviors while
communicating with
stakeholders
• Build rapport and
collaborate with the
stakeholders
• Manage the expectations of
the stakeholders, including
quality and performance
expectations
• Provide continuous updates
on project/activity status
and changes in timelines
• Evaluate the fundamentals
of negotiations such as
negotiating positions,
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for
presentations
• Provision to write emails and send
in the lab
• Lab with provision for internet,
email, word processor and
presentation software
• Chart paper, markers, picture
magazines and old newspapers
Cloud Architect 15
BATNA (Best Alternative to
a Negotiated Agreement)
and integrative and
distributive negotiations
• Identify causes of conflict
and methods to resolve
conflict
Total Duration:
488.00
Theory Duration
180:00 Practical Duration
308:00
Unique Equipment Required
• Whiteboard and Markers
• LCD Projector and Laptop for presentations
• Lab equipped with the following: -
• PCs/Laptops
• Internet with Wi-Fi (Min 2 Mbps Dedicated)
• Provision to write emails and send in the lab
• Chart paper, markers, picture magazines and old newspapers
Popular Software Tools
(At least one of the tools listed below is required)
Architecture design tools: Cloudkraft, Gliffy, Microsoft Visio, SmartDraw etc. Cloud monitoring tools: Amazon Cloudwatch, Microsoft cloud
monitoring, AppDynamics, Retrace etc.
Configuration management tools: Puppet, Chef, Ansible, CFEngine,
JUJU, Bamboo
Workflow management tools: Evernote, Jira, VersionOne, Workzone,
Scrum Mate etc.
Containers and cluster management tools: Docker, Kubernetes, rkt,
Microsoft containers, Solaris containers, Kubernetes, Apache Mesos,
Docker Swarm, Docker Data Centre etc.
Grand Total Course Duration: 488 Hours, 0 Minutes
(This syllabus/ curriculum has been approved by SSC: IT- ITeS Sector Skills Council NASSCOM)
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Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: “Cloud Architect” mapped to Qualification Pack: “SSC/Q8302, V1.0”
Sr. No. Area Details
1 Description To deliver accredited training service, mapping to the curriculum detailed above, in accordance with the Qualification Pack SSC/Q8302, V1.0
2 Personal Attributes
This job may require the individual to work independently and take decisions for his/her own area of work. The individual should have a high level of analytical thinking ability, passion for Cloud Computing technologies, and attention for detail, should be ethical, compliance and result oriented, should also be able to demonstrate interpersonal skills, along with willingness to undertake desk-based job with long working hours.
3 Minimum Educational Qualifications
Graduate in any discipline preferably Science/Computer Science/Electronics and Engineering /Information Technology
4a Domain Certification
Certified for Job Role: “Cloud Architect” mapped to QP: “SSC/Q8302, V1.0”. Minimum accepted score is 80%
4b Platform Certification
Recommended that the trainer is certified for the Job role “Trainer” mapped to the Qualification Pack “MEP/Q2601”. Minimum accepted score is 80% aggregate
5 Experience 5+ years of work experience/internship in Cloud Architect or related roles
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Criteria For Assessment Of Trainees
Job Role Cloud Architect
Qualification Pack SSC/Q8302, V1.0
Sector Skill Council IT-ITeS
Guidelines for Assessment
1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC.
2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC.
3. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, and where applicable, on the selected elective/option NOS/set of NOS.
4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below).
5. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criterion.
6. To pass a QP, a trainee should score an average of 70% across generic NOS’ and a minimum of 70% for each technical NOS
7. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack.
Cloud Architect 18
Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 1000 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
1. SSC/N8305
Define
enterprise cloud
guidelines and
implement
regulatory
compliances
PC1. conduct an analysis
of the business
requirements of the
organization
100
5 1 4
PC2. identify assets
deployed in the cloud and
on-premise and
understand the regulatory
& security requirements
13 4 9
PC3. understand how
different assets deployed
(hybrid/multi-
cloud/public/private) in
cloud and on-premise
work together
13 4 9
PC4. develop
programming and design
standards for developing
and maintaining cloud
solutions
11 4 7
PC5. define standards for
allocation and usage of
cloud resources
13 4 9
PC6. develop policies for
user access and
management of cloud
resources
13 4 9
PC7. define enterprise
processes to ensure the
satisfactory performance
of cloud systems
5 1 4
PC8. develop guidelines
to contribute to open
source development if
necessary
8 3 5
PC9. identify regulatory
standards [such as PCI
DSS (Payment Card
Industry Data Security
Standard) , HIPAA (
11 4 7
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Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 1000 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
Health Insurance
Portability and
Accountability Act) etc.]
and compliance
requirements such as
[GDPR ( General Data
Protection Regulation)
etc.] that the organization
must adhere to
PC10. establish controls
to ensure compliance of
established policies,
processes and standards
8 3 5
Total 100 32 68
2. SSC/N8306
Translate
business-level
use cases into
technical
requirements
and
specifications
PC1. define functional
and non-functional
requirements of the
customer/internal
departments/ the
organization itself
100
25 8 17
PC2. document the
requirements of the client
25 8 17
PC3. translate business
requirements into
technical and IT related
specifications
25 8 17
PC4. validate
requirements with
appropriate stakeholders,
both internal and external
to the organization
25 8 17
Total 100 32 68
3. SSC/N8307
Analyze, design
and maintain
Cloud
architecture that
PC1. identify the
appropriate cloud delivery
model (such IaaS, PaaS,
SaaS etc.) 100
4 1 3
PC2. define schemas for
deploying cloud resources
7 2 5
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Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 1000 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
meets business
requirements
PC3. select appropriate
cloud computing
framework guidelines
(such as Cloud Native
Computing Framework
etc.) to create cloud
architecture
7 2 5
PC4. undertake impact
analysis on major
architecture options and
incorporate major cloud
native considerations
when migrating
applications to cloud
7 2 5
PC5. define the RAID
(risk, assumption, issues
and dependencies)
catalog
5 1 4
PC6. define cloud
architecture that maps
business requirements to
application stack and
meets network
requirements
7 2 5
PC7. define disaster
recovery protocols to be
followed in case of
system failures
5 1 4
PC8. define cloud security
standards and policies,
including security threats
7 2 5
PC9. evaluate the
security capabilities
provided by cloud service
providers
7 2 5
PC10. conduct risk
assessment and develop
a risk management
strategy
7 2 5
Cloud Architect 21
Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 1000 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
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Practical
PC11. define Identity and
Access Management
(IAM) guidelines to
ensure security of cloud
systems
7 2 5
PC12. define controls to
ensure the security of the
cloud platform
7 2 5
PC13. document and
maintain the solution
architecture implemented
in the organization
5 1 4
PC14. review existing
system architecture
designs to ensure
balance of service quality,
use of appropriate
technology and efficient
utilization of resources
7 2 5
PC15. define and create
monitoring and reporting
framework or process
4 1 3
PC16. monitor changes in
solution design standards
and update architecture
3 1 2
PC17. update and share
existing solution
architectures with relevant
stakeholders
4 1 3
Total 100 27 73
4. SSC/N8308
Design and
maintain strong
security
architecture
PC1. identify security
requirements of
customers/organizations
and internal departments
100
9 2 7
PC2. plan, research and
design robust security
architectures that satisfy
the security requirements
of the organization
9 2 7
Cloud Architect 22
Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 1000 Marks Allocation
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outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
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PC3. identify and adopt
security standards (such
as ISO/IEC 27017,
ISO/IEC 27018 etc.),
policies and protocols
appropriate for the
solution
9 2 7
PC4. implement security
architecture across all
layers of the solution
(such as the compute,
network, storage etc.)
9 2 7
PC5. define security
safeguards (such as
routers, firewalls, Identity
Access Management
tools etc.) to ensure
security of cloud assets
9 3 6
PC6. ensure the security
architecture allows only
authorized users to
access the different cloud
resources deployed
9 3 6
PC7. continuously update
and upgrade security
architecture as needed
9 3 6
PC8. ensure that security
policies and standards
are followed at all times
5 1 4
PC9. ensure that solution
architecture allows day-
to-day security processes
such as threat and
vulnerability management
9 3 6
PC10. determine
incidence response
procedures to monitor
security and privacy
5 1 4
PC11. conduct security
tests (such as threat 9 3 6
Cloud Architect 23
Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 1000 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
analysis, vulnerability
scanning, penetration
testing, risk assessment
etc.) to ensure the
architecture behaves as
per the security
requirements
PC12. ensure that
solution architecture
implements, operates and
controls prescribed
security design
9 3 6
Total 100 28 72
5. SSC/N8309
Ensure cloud
platforms and
services are
scalable,
resilient and
fault-tolerant
PC1. define metrics to
measure performance of
systems deployed in
cloud
100
5 1 4
PC2. test application and
cloud systems for
scalability, reliability,
recovery and latency
performance
9 2 7
PC3. identify bottlenecks
preventing systems
performance such as
scalability, reliability,
recovery and latency
9 2 7
PC4. evaluate
modifiability of solution
architecture and measure
the speed and costs
required to make changes
to it
9 3 6
PC5. evaluate portability
of solution architecture
based on its ability to run
in multi-cloud
environments
9 3 6
PC6. identify potential
security threats and
5 1 4
Cloud Architect 24
Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 1000 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
evaluate the security of
the systems based on
their ability to resist
security threats
PC7. incorporate
appropriate security
measures (such as
authentication services,
Identity and Access
Management (IAM)etc.) in
the solution architecture
to ensure security
5 1 4
PC8. create mitigation
plans and processes to
ensure disaster recovery
in case of failure
9 2 7
PC9. incorporate
standard cloud native and
cloud first frameworks
(such as Oracle Cloud
Native Framework etc.) in
the solution architecture
to ensure scalability of
solution
9 2 7
PC10. identify auto-
scaling services, load
balancing and container
services to address
scalability requirements
9 3 6
PC11. leverage analytics
to gather insights on
performance of different
systems and sub-systems
9 3 6
PC12. perform regular
tech upgrades to meet
solution architecture
design goals
4 1 3
PC13. ensure upgrades
fulfill scalability, reliability
and security requirements
9 3 6
Cloud Architect 25
Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 1000 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
Total 100 27 73
6. SSC/N8310
Define
monitoring
parameter and
monitoring tools
to monitor and
manage cloud
services
PC1. conduct an analysis
of the utilization pattern of
cloud services and
resources
100
20 6 14
PC2. identify schemas
used for deploying cloud
resources
16 5 11
PC3. create KPIs to
monitor performance of
cloud services
20 6 14
PC4. identify tools for
monitoring performance
of cloud services
20 6 14
PC5. define methods for
monitoring application
and infrastructure
resource usage on cloud
20 6 14
PC6. create a structure
for reporting platform
usage data to relevant
stakeholders
4 1 3
Total 100 30 70
7. SSC/N8311
Validate project
plan, costs and
resources
required for
implementing
cloud solutions
PC1. identify different
stakeholders and their
needs
100
12 4 8
PC2. prioritize
stakeholder needs and
set specific goals
7 2 5
PC3. validate deliverables
for the project
12 4 8
PC4. validate estimated
due dates for deliverables
based on the complexity
and capability of the team
12 4 8
PC5. validate defined
service level agreements
12 4 8
Cloud Architect 26
Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 1000 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
(SLAs) against IT &
Business goals
PC6. define resource
requirements for each
component of the project
7 2 5
PC7. validate estimated
project costs
12 4 8
PC8. validate the project
schedule based on the
complexity and capability
of the team
12 4 8
PC9. validate the project
plan from relevant
stakeholders
2 1 1
PC10. conduct risk
assessment and develop
a risk management
strategy
12 4 8
Total 100 33 67
8. SSC/N8312
Provide
assistance in
creating
proposals and
cost models for
implementing
cloud
PC1. conduct an analysis
of the business and end
user needs for the project
100
10 3 7
PC2. support in creating
the technical specification
and requirements to be
implemented
10 3 7
PC3. ensure that the
business and user needs
(requirements) are clearly
mentioned in the proposal
10 3 7
PC4. assist in creating
project scope and
parameters
4 1 3
PC5. assist in creating a
project implementation
plan with proposed
timelines and phases of
implementation
10 3 7
Cloud Architect 27
Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 1000 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
PC6. understand what are
the key project drivers
(such as cost
containment, time, quality
etc.)
10 3 7
PC7. support in providing
an understanding of the
billing and consumption
cycle and methodology of
different cloud service
providers
10 3 7
PC8. assist in creating a
checklist of line items to
be executed as part of the
project
10 3 7
PC9. assist in defining
key project components
requirements (licenses
and resources)
10 3 7
PC10. define the costs to
be incurred in the project
(labor cost, platform cost,
licenses etc.)
10 3 7
PC11. define key success
factors to ensure
successful execution of
the project
2 1 1
PC12. provide
IT/Business consumption
forecast volumes for
cloud consumption
planning
2 1 1
PC13. help understand
the technical impact of
project and compatibility
with existing infrastructure
2 1 1
Total 100 31 69
Cloud Architect 28
Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 1000 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
9. SSC/N8304
Assess and
screen cloud
vendors and
third-party
service
providers
PC1. develop methods to
shortlist vendors for
assessment
100
12 4 8
PC2. gather data on the
cloud vendors to compare
service offerings
12 4 8
PC3. assess performance
and SLA compliance
against goals
12 4 8
PC4. create a framework
for assessing existing
vendors
12 4 8
PC5. assess long-term
dependency risk
associated with partnering
with a vendor/ service
provider to ensure
business continuity
10 3 7
PC6. understand the
security and compliance
risks involved
12 4 8
PC7. evaluate business
continuity plan and
contingency plan
10 3 7
PC8. define the
partnership model,
processes and
methodologies and
establish underpinning
contracts to be adopted
while partnering with a
cloud vendor/ service
provider
10 3 7
PC9. create a self-
complimentary cloud eco-
system with multiple
vendors
10 3 7
Total 100 32 68
Cloud Architect 29
Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 1000 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
10. SSC/N9012
Manage and
collaborate with
stakeholders for
project success
PC1. identify the larger
business and
organizational context
behind the requirements
of the stakeholder
100
10 3 7
PC2. manage fluctuating
stakeholder priorities and
expectations
5 1 4
PC3. consult stakeholders
early in critical
organization-wide
decisions
10 3 7
PC4. use formal
communication methods
to collaborate with
stakeholders (such as
meetings, conference
calls, emails etc.)
5 1 4
PC5. keep stakeholders
updated on changes in
project requirements
10 3 7
PC6. define the frequency
of communication with all
the stakeholders
10 3 7
PC7. use suitable tools to
represent numbers and
pictures to present details
10 3 7
PC8. respond to requests
in a timely and accurate
manner
10 3 7
PC9. take feedbacks from
stakeholders regularly
5 1 4
PC10. continuously
improve work
deliverables/service
based on stakeholder
feedback
15 5 10
Cloud Architect 30
Compulsory NOS
Total Marks: 1000 Marks Allocation
Assessment
outcomes
Assessment Criteria for
outcomes Total Marks Out Of Theory
Skills
Practical
PC11. plan deliverables
based on stakeholder
needs
10 3 7
Total 100 29 71