FinOps Cloud Engineer

SES Corporation# Fin Ops Cloud Engineer##

Job Description This role supports the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently has an opening for a Fin Ops Cloud Engineer. This role focuses on implementing technical changes that directly optimize cloud spend, executing cost-saving initiatives identified through Fin Ops analysis, and continuously improving cost visibility and governance across cloud platforms.  This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.

Location:

Hybrid remote; candidates may be required to work onsite as needed. Preferred locations: near Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA), Gunter AFB (Montgomery, AL), Reston, VA, or Huntsville, AL.Responsibilities:  Implement compute rightsizing recommendations across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI to optimize utilization and reduce waste  Identify and remediate underutilized or idle resources, including rightsizing storage and removing unattached volumes and disks  Develop, modify, and maintain snapshot and backup lifecycle policies or automation scripts to eliminate unnecessary retention and reduce storage costs  Analyze logging usage and costs;

implement strategies to reduce logging volume and optimize log retention policies  Track Reserved Instances (RI) and Savings Plan inventories; support renewal, modification, and purchasing decisions to maximize cost efficiency  Execute cost optimization recommendations provided by Fin Ops analysts and ensure measurable savings are achieved  Utilize cloud cost and usage data to proactively identify additional cost-saving opportunities  Support cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting activities across cloud environments  Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure cost-aware architecture and deployment decisions  Develop automation (IaC/scripts) to enforce cost optimization policies and prevent cost inefficiencies  Maintain documentation of cost optimization actions, processes, and outcomes  Contribute to continuous improvement of Fin Ops practices, governance, and tooling

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelors and relevant experience  Interim Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance  US citizenship required

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2). If expired, renewal 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, Power Shell, 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 Fin Ops practices, frameworks, or certifications (Fin Ops 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, Power Shell)  Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Terraform) at the associate/intermediate level or higher

Benefits:  SES provides a competitive salary and the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, STD, LTD, Company paid Life Insurance, 401k with employer contribution, Paid Time Off, Pet Insurance  Show more  Show less| Map data (C) contributors

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