FinOps Cloud Engineer

Role Overview

• Support the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract.
• Implement technical changes that optimize cloud spend.
• Execute cost-saving initiatives identified through FinOps analysis.
• Improve cost visibility and governance across cloud platforms.
• Partner with cost analysts, cloud engineers, and program leadership for financial efficiency.
• Implement compute rightsizing recommendations across major cloud platforms.
• Identify and remediate underutilized or idle resources.
• Develop automation to enforce cost optimization policies.
• Maintain documentation of cost optimization actions and processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of FinOps practices, governance, and tooling.

Requirements

• Bachelors and r+ years of experience;
• Interim Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain Secret clearance required to maintain employment.
• US citizenship required.
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2). If expired, renewal of certification will be required to begin work.
• Strong hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI).
• Experience with cloud cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, GCP Billing).
• Strong understanding of cloud resource types and cost drivers (compute, storage, networking, logging).
• Experience implementing automation using scripting or Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Python, PowerShell, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost optimization.
• Ability to work across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with FinOps practices, frameworks, or certifications (FinOps Certified Practitioner or equivalent).
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-cloud environments.
• Familiarity with USAF Cloud One, Platform One, or DoD cloud environments.
• Experience with tagging strategies and cost allocation models.
• Knowledge of Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, and commitment-based discount strategies.
• Experience building dashboards and reporting using tools like Cloudability, Kion, or native cloud tools.
• Scripting experience for automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Terraform) at the associate/intermediate level or higher.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Google Cloud Platform
• Python
• Terraform

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• AD&D
• STD
• LTD
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401k with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance