AWS FinOps Specialist - Hybrid
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Job description
Excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation operating at the forefront of digital, cyber, and cloud transformation within secure and mission-critical environments. This organisation supports large-scale, complex programmes across government and regulated sectors, helping clients unlock value from data and modern cloud technologies.
The role of AWS FinOps Specialist sits within a growing cloud capability, focused on driving cost efficiency, optimisation, and value realisation across AWS environments. This is a strategic and hands-on position, working closely with architects, engineering teams, and senior stakeholders to embed FinOps principles and influence cloud adoption at scale.
Requirements
- Experience applying FinOps principles to optimise cloud cost and efficiency in large-scale environments
- Strong knowledge of AWS services, pricing models, and cost management tooling
- Proven ability to influence cloud architecture decisions with cost considerations in mind
- Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and aligning cloud strategy to business objectives
- Ability to build business cases and present data-driven recommendations
- Strong communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences
- Eligibility for UK security clearance (must be a sole British national and willing to undergo DV clearance)
Desirable:
- Experience within government, defence, or other regulated environments
- Exposure to developing or shaping FinOps offerings or services
Benefits & conditions
- Salary of £70,000 - £90,000
- Hybrid working - 3 days per week on site (London, Leeds, or Manchester)
- Eligibility to start on SC clearance with progression to DV (including DV bonus)
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Private medical and dental cover
- Competitive pension scheme
- Flexible benefits options
- Generous annual leave with buy/sell options
- Strong career development support with structured progression
- Opportunity to work on high-impact, secure cloud programmes