Explore a comprehensive 46-minute NANOG conference talk examining the emerging career path of Cloud Network Engineering (CNE). Dive into the foundational aspects of this role, which combines elements from network, systems, and security engineering disciplines. Learn about the specific responsibilities and essential skillsets required to succeed as a Cloud Network Engineer. Gain valuable insights for network engineers, operators, hiring managers, talent advisors, and technical content developers interested in this rapidly growing field, with over 19,700 job postings currently available on LinkedIn. Speaker Kam Agahian delivers this informative presentation structured in two main parts: an introduction to the CNE career path and a detailed examination of the role's requirements and necessary competencies.