AWS FinOps Specialist
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Location: London, Leeds or Manchester
Salary: £70,000 £90,000 + 10% annual bonus + £7,000 tax-free DV Bonus every year you hold
Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite)
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC / DV
Overview
A leading digital and cyber consultancy within the defence and national security sector is seeking a FinOps Specialist to drive cloud cost optimisation and efficiency across large-scale AWS environments.
With major cloud migration programmes underway, this is a high-impact role influencing architecture, shaping strategy, and unlocking tangible value for mission-critical programmes.
The Role
You will operate at both strategic and technical levels, advising a large business unit on maximising value from AWS investments.
Key responsibilities:
* Apply FinOps principles to improve cloud efficiency and cost transparency
* Advise architects and engineering teams to embed cost optimisation from day one
* Shape FinOps strategies for cloud migration programmes
* Influence architectural decisions with a cost and scalability lens
* Build data-driven business cases for optimisation initiatives
* Engage senior stakeholders to align cloud spend with business objectives
* Promote FinOps best practice across technical teams and leadership
* Guide teams on AWS pricing models and cost management tools
This is a hands-on advisory role, championing FinOps across both technical and business functions.
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven experience applying FinOps principles in complex, large-scale cloud environments
* Deep expertise in AWS services, pricing models, and cost optimisation tools
* Experience embedding cost efficiency into cloud architecture and engineering practices
* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including senior leadership
* Experience building robust, data-backed business cases
* Excellent communication with technical and non-technical audiences
Desirable:
* Experience in government, defence, or regulated environments
* Exposure to large-scale cloud migration programmes
* Experience developing and marketing FinOps offerings or advisory services
Whats On Offer
* Competitive salary (£70,000 £90,000) + 10% annual bonus + £7,000 tax-free DV Bonus every year
* Hybrid working with flexible hours
* 25 days annual leave plus buy/sell options
* Private medical and dental insurance
* Competitive pension scheme
* Career management and professional development support
* Access to diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing networks
* Opportunity to work on nationally critical programmes with real-world impact
Summary
This is a strategic, technically influential FinOps role for someone passionate about cloud cost optimisation and delivering measurable value at scale. Youll work on complex AWS environments, influence architecture decisions, and play a key role in optimising cloud spend within mission-critical national security programmes. xcswzye
If youre motivated by impact, complexity, and meaningful cloud transformation, this opportunity is worth exploring.