DevOps Engineer – FinOps

Role Overview

• Design, build, and maintain automated systems that continuously optimize cloud spend.
• Partner closely with cost analysts, cloud engineers, and program leadership to translate cost-saving opportunities into scalable, repeatable engineering solutions.
• Design and implement automated cost optimization solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), scripting, and cloud-native tooling.
• Build automation to enforce compute rightsizing recommendations across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI.
• Develop scripts and workflows to identify and automatically remediate underutilized or idle resources.
• Create and manage automated snapshot and backup lifecycle policies.
• Implement automation to manage and optimize logging configurations.
• Develop and maintain automation pipelines to track, recommend, and execute Reserved Instance (RI) and Savings Plan purchases and renewals.
• Integrate cost and usage data into automated workflows to continuously identify and act on savings opportunities.
• Build guardrails and policy enforcement mechanisms to prevent cost inefficiencies.
• Develop dashboards, alerts, and automated reporting for cost visibility, anomaly detection, and optimization tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed cost optimization into CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.
• Create reusable modules and automation frameworks to standardize FinOps practices across the environment.
• Maintain documentation for automation solutions, processes, and runbooks.
• Contribute to the evolution of FinOps automation strategy, tooling, and governance.

Requirements

• Bachelors and 8+ years of experience; Masters and 6+ years of experience. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 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).
• Demonstrated experience building automation using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Experience with cloud cost management tools and APIs (AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, GCP Billing APIs).
• Strong understanding of cloud cost drivers and optimization techniques (compute, storage, networking, logging).
• Experience building scalable, repeatable solutions in cloud environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on automation and efficiency.
• Ability to work across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

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