FinOps Cloud Engineer – Active Secret Clearance

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Manage and administer Cloudability (Apptio) or other FedRAMP-authorized FinOps SaaS platforms .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $129,813 - $149,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing FinOps SaaS platforms, optimizing cloud spend, and implementing cost-management strategies. Proficient in cloud financial visibility, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.

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FinOps PracticesCloud Cost AnalysisAWS Account Vending MachineActive Secret ClearanceCompTIA Security+ CE

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Hard Skills

Cloud Financial ManagementCost-Optimization RecommendationsData IngestionGovernance PoliciesCloud Spend MonitoringBudgetingForecastingAnomaly DetectionRightsizing AnalysisProcess Automation

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCollaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

Tools & Technologies

CloudabilityFinOps ToolingCloud Brokerage SupportCloud Service ProvidersAutomated Infrastructure Provisioning

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+ CEDoD IAT Level II Certification

Industry Keywords

FedRAMPDepartment of DefenseHighly Regulated EnvironmentsCloud Optimization PrinciplesOperational Excellence Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and administer Cloudability (Apptio) or other FedRAMP-authorized FinOps SaaS platforms
Monitor, allocate, and optimize USMC cloud spend
Integrate, configure, and sustain FinOps tooling, including tagging strategies, data ingestion, governance policies, and troubleshooting
Provide Cloud Brokerage support by transitioning FinOps accounts, data, and capabilities across contract vehicles without service disruption
Develop cloud financial visibility through reporting, forecasting, anomaly detection, rightsizing analysis, and cost-optimization recommendations
Support cloud account lifecycle operations
Automate account bootstrapping using AWS Account Vending Machine
Implement service control and tagging policies
Support application and cloud environment assessments against industry best practices
Provide optimization recommendations and transition planning
Collaborate with cloud service providers to validate billing and invoicing, maintain compliance, and identify financial-efficiency opportunities
Contribute engineering integration assistance to broader PEO Digital initiatives
Develop and maintain training and documentation on FinOps practices, cloud optimization, and cost-management strategies for business continuity
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to design, optimize, and manage secure, reliable, and cost-efficient cloud and automation capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret clearance required
US Citizenship required
8+ years of cloud-related experience
5 years of technical experience supporting cloud-based applications or infrastructure projects; experience may be achieved simultaneously
Hands-on experience with FinOps practices, including cloud cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or financial governance
Ability to interpret and apply technical, financial, and operational data in decision-making
Strong understanding of cloud cost-optimization principles
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional technical teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Qualifying certification to meet DoW IAT Level II, such as CompTIA Security+ CE
Master’s degree or Bachelor’s of Science degree
Familiarity with Cloudability or similar cloud financial-management platforms
Experience developing or supporting automated infrastructure provisioning
Background supporting Department of Defense programs or other highly regulated environments
Experience contributing to process automation, monitoring, or operational excellence initiatives
Additional security, cloud, or software certifications are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan options
401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions and company match
Full-flex work weeks
Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid military leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid jury duty leave
15 days of paid leave per calendar year for new employees, prorated based on hire date
10 paid holidays per year, prorated based on hire date
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities
Internal mobility team supporting career goals
Wellness packages
Award-winning culture of innovation and military-friendly workplace