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## About the Role
We are seeking a FinOps Engineer to join a global medical and travel security services organization, focusing on cloud cost strategy across AWS and Azure. This pivotal role connects Engineering, Finance, and Product teams, with the responsibility of enhancing cost transparency, optimizing cloud expenditures, and establishing governance practices that include AI token management. The FinOps Engineer will play a crucial role in transforming cloud spending into a strategic advantage for the organization.
The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with Finance teams and IT leadership to drive cost management initiatives and ensure effective budgeting practices. Key objectives include the creation of multi-cloud cost dashboards and automation of cost optimization processes, empowering the organization to make data-driven financial decisions.
## Key Responsibilities
– Develop and maintain comprehensive multi-cloud cost dashboards using AWS Cost Explorer and Azure Cost Management for real-time expenditure visibility.
– Oversee AI token management to allocate, optimize, and govern consumption and budgets for AI tools.
– Define and implement cost allocation and tagging practices across platforms.
– Manage cloud cost optimization strategies, including AWS Savings Plans and Azure Reserved Instances, focusing on sizing, renewals, and governance.
– Identify and automate the cleanup of orphaned or idle cloud resources.
– Collaborate with Finance (FP&A) on forecasting and budget variance analysis related to cloud expenditures.
– Configure automated alerts for anomaly detection and cost spikes.
– Provide insights and recommendations to IT leadership on investments influenced by FinOps practices.
## Required Skills
– 3–5+ years of experience in Cloud Operations, IT Asset Management, or Cloud Financial Management.
– Proficiency with AWS CUR, Azure Billing APIs, SQL, Python, and Power BI/Tableau.
– Strong understanding of pricing models for AWS (EC2, S3, RDS) and Azure (VMs, SQL DB, Storage).
– Ability to translate technical cloud architecture into financial business impact for executive decision-making.
– Strong financial modeling skills and ability to build compelling business cases.
## Preferred Skills
– FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) or FinOps Certified Engineer.
– AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and/or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900).
## Cloud Platforms & Technologies
– **Cloud Providers**: AWS, Azure
– **Programming Languages**: SQL, Python
– **Business Intelligence & Reporting Tools**: Power BI, Tableau
## FinOps Responsibilities
– Cloud cost optimization strategies.
– Cost allocation and governance.
– Budget management and variance analysis.
– Automated anomaly detection and alerts.
## Benefits
– Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
– Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
– Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
## Useful Links
– [Company Website](https://…)
– [Careers Page](https://…)
## Why You Might Be Interested
This position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact on cloud financial management in a dynamic global environment. As a FinOps Engineer, you’ll lead initiatives that transform cloud spend into strategic advantages, all while collaborating across key departments to drive financial responsibility and innovation.
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