Cloud Cost Analyst (FinOps)

Cloudthrottle; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm focused on FinOps in the cloud space as a Cloud Cost Analyst. You’ll analyze and optimize cloud costs for U.S. public sector clients, implementing effective budget governance strategies. With flexible work options and a strong collaborative environment, this role is ideal for individuals passionate about cloud financial management.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in cloud cost management or FinOps practices.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud platforms.
• Certifications in AWS, Azure, or FinOps Certified Practitioner/Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, track, and optimize cloud spending across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Design and implement budget governance strategies aligned with business KPIs.
• Integrate Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation.

Skills

Python

Analytical skills

Cloud cost management

Terraform

CloudFormation

CI/CD practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS Cost Explorer

CloudWatch

CloudHealth

Kubernetes

Job description

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At CloudThrottle, we’re not just a cloud cost tool—we’re a FinOps engine trusted by U.S. public sector and enterprise teams to make cloud budgets predictable and actionable. Our mission is to empower organizations with real-time budget observability, cost governance, and multi-cloud control across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

We’re growing and looking for a motivated Cloud Cost Analyst to join our globally distributed team and help scale FinOps excellence for our U.S.-based customers.

We're seeking an individual with 2–5 years of hands-on experience in cloud cost management, FinOps practices, or cloud financial governance, ready to contribute both strategically and operationally.

• Analyze, track, and optimize cloud spending across AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Design and implement budget governance strategies aligned with business KPIs
• Collaborate with engineering and finance teams on FinOps workflows
• Integrate Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation
• Understand CI/CD pipelines and their impact on cloud billing
• Contribute to cost allocation, budget alerts, and anomaly detection

What You Bring

• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, especially AWS
• Familiarity with Terraform, CloudFormation, and IaC principles
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and DevOps-related cloud usage
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Certifications in AWS, Azure, or from the FinOps Certified Practitioner/Engineer
• Familiarity with cloud-native tools like AWS Cost Explorer, Budgets, CloudWatch, or CloudHealth
• Understanding of Java-based platforms (our backend is built in Java)
• Experience with Kubernetes, multi-account billing, or cost allocation modeling
• 100% remote – work from anywhere, own your schedule
• Be part of a FinOps-first company solving real-world cost governance challenges
• Work with a team focused on serving U.S. public sector and enterprise cloud customers
• Gain exposure to multi-cloud FinOps workflows, real-time budgeting, and cost automation
• Grow your skills while promoting cloud financial accountability at scale

If you’re passionate about FinOps, cloud optimization, and budget automation, CloudThrottle is the place for you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Information Services and Computer and Network Security

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