> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4506199-finops-cloud-engineer-active-secret-clearance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4506199-finops-cloud-engineer-active-secret-clearance). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # FinOps Cloud Engineer | Active Secret clearance - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,813.0 - $149,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Operational Data Store, E-Accounting, Data Ingestion, SC Clearance, Cloud Optimization - **Published:** November 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/98B92045D7C04D6BB5CADABE3207AFEF/job/ ## About the Role Cloud Accounting,Cloud Engineering,Cloud Financial Operations Certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA Experience: 8 + years of related experience, * Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance required. * Required Experience: 8+ years of Cloud related experience * 5 years of technical experience in support of Cloud based applications or infrastructure projects. Experience may be achieved simultaneously. * Hands-on experience with FinOps practices, including cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or financial governance for cloud environments. * Ability to interpret and apply technical, financial, and operational data in decision-making. * Strong understanding of cost-optimization principles within cloud environments. * Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional technical teams. * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. * Required Certification: Qualifying certification to meet DoW IAT level II. (CompTIA Security+ CE) * Education: Master's Degree / Bachelor's of Science Degree * Work Location: Remote * US Citizenship Required Preferred Qualifications: * Familiarity with Cloudability (or similar cloud financial-management platforms) to support cost reporting, optimization, and resource analysis. * 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 certifications related to security, cloud, or specific software. ## Description As a FinOps Cloud Engineer , you will collaborate with engineering and operations teams to design, optimize, and manage cloud and automation capabilities that enable reliable, secure, and cost-efficient mission systems. You will help ensure these environments operate effectively at scale and continue to meet evolving operational requirements. Duties supporting the MCBOSS FinOps mission include but are not limited to: * Manage and administer Cloudability (Apptio) or other FedRAMP-authorized FinOps SaaS platforms to monitor, allocate, and optimize USMC cloud spend. * Integrate, configure, and sustain FinOps tooling, including tagging strategies, data ingestion, governance policy development, and troubleshooting. * Provide Cloud Brokerage support by transitioning FinOps accounts, data, and capabilities across contract vehicles with no service disruption. * Develop cloud financial visibility through reporting, forecasting, anomaly detection, rightsizing analysis, and cost-optimization recommendations. * Support cloud account lifecycle operations, including automation of account bootstrapping using AWS Account Vending Machine and implementation of service control/tagging policies. * Support application and cloud environment assessments for industry best practices, providing optimization recommendations and transition planning. * Collaborate with CSPs to validate billing and invoicing, maintain compliance, and identify opportunities for financial efficiency. * Contribute to broader PEO Digital initiatives by providing engineering integration assistance. * Develop and evolve training and documentation related to FinOps practices, cloud optimization, and cost-management strategies for business continuity.