Location(s):UK, Europe and Africa : UK : London UK, Europe and Africa : UK : Leeds UK, Europe and Africa : UK : Manchester
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.
Job Description
London, Leeds or Manchester Some elements of hybrid working Full:time.
Job Description
Are you passionate about driving Cloud efficiency and cost optimisation? Do you have deep expertise in FinOps principles and a track record of applying them to maximise value for customers? Join BAE Systems Digital Intelligence as a FinOps Specialist and help customers unlock the full value of AWS in the defence and national security domains.
As a FinOps Specialist, you will play a critical role in advising a business unit of over 300 people on how to make their cloud:based capabilities more efficient and cost:effective. You will work at both the strategic level, helping customers understand and adopt FinOps practices, and at the technical level, collaborating with product architects and engineering teams to architect solutions with cost considered from the outset.
Our customers are starting a journey to migrate their capabilities to the cloud, creating a significant opportunity for FinOps expertise to deliver value. You will help us develop FinOps strategies and approaches, influencing customers to leverage these services to optimise their cloud investments.
This is a hands:on role where you will influence architectural decisions, advise on AWS cost optimisation strategies, and champion FinOps principles across internal teams and external stakeholders.
About You
You will have experience in many of the following:
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:Applying FinOps principles to drive cloud efficiency and cost optimisation in large:scale environments.
:Deep understanding of AWS technologies, pricing models, and cost management tools.
:Advising on cloud architecture to embed cost efficiency and scalability.
:Developing and marketing FinOps offerings to customers, including creating compelling value propositions.
:Engaging with senior stakeholders to align cloud efficiency strategies with business objectives.
:Building business cases for cloud optimisation initiatives supported by robust data and analysis.
:Familiarity with government or regulated environments (desirable but not essential).
:Strong communication skills to influence technical and non:technical audiences.
Security Clearance is required for this role. If you are not currently Security Cleared, you will need to be eligible and willing to go through the process.
How We Will Support You
We value work:life balance and provide flexible working options, including:
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:25 days of annual leave with options to buy/sell and carry over.
:A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, and more.
:Dedicated career development support through a People Manager.
:A company bonus scheme tied to performance.
:Access to diversity and support groups covering mental health, inclusion, and more.
About our team
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:Our people are what differentiates us, they are resourceful, innovative and dedicated. We have a mix of generalists and specialists and recognise that this diversity contributes to our success. We recognise the benefits of forming teams from a mix of disciplines, which allows us to come up with cutting edge, high quality solutions. Our breadth of work across the Public Sector provides diverse opportunities for our people to develop their careers in new areas of expertise and with new clients.
:You'll be part of a big company, but we try to create a culture that feels l