Cloud Cost Analyst

October 8

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cloud technology • cybersecurity • cloud enablement • cloud migration • cloud cost optimization

201 - 500

💰 Private Equity Round on 2019-11

Description

• Effectual Cloud Cost Analysts are responsible for customer satisfaction and technical excellence. • Focus on analyzing, forecasting, and optimizing cloud-related expenses. • Managing cloud cost efficiency, develop financial reporting related to cloud usage. • Collaborate with IT, contracts, program, finance, security, and cloud operations teams. • Stay updated on public sector regulations, compliance requirements, and industry trends.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline AND • Minimum Experience: 4 years on the job experience • Certifications: At least AWS Cloud Practitioner OR • Substitution/Alternative to Minimum Education and Experience: Must have at least 6 years of on-the-job experience OR at least 1 Professional Level Certification • Be able to work remotely but, be able to go on-site as requested and/or occasionally • Must be a US Citizen • Experience in financial analysis or cost management, ideally within government or public sector • Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), with a focus on cost management and cloud migration projects • Experience with modernization and migration of legacy systems to cloud infrastructure • Expertise in cloud cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, Google Cloud Billing, CloudCheckr) • Proficiency with financial modeling tools such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or similar platforms for creating cost forecasts and optimizing financial strategies • Familiarity with cloud architecture principles, migration strategies, and resource management, particularly in public and hybrid cloud environments • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for identifying cost-saving opportunities in complex cloud environments • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical cloud cost management concepts to non-technical stakeholders • Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and cross-departmental communication, particularly between IT, contracts, program, finance, security and procurement • Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity requirements and frameworks (FISMA, NIST RMF, FedRAMP, FIPS) • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills, especially when creating cost artifacts • Continuous learning mindset, keeping up to date with industry trends and best practices in security • Ability to work with multiple clients, in parallel • Ability to work Eastern Standard Time Zone schedule

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurances, • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurances, • 401k with Company match • Paid time off (PTO) (120 hours PTO that accrue over one year) • Paid time off for major holidays (14 days per year) • These and any other employee benefit offerings are subject to management's discretion and may change at any time.