Amtrak is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Technologist specializing in Financial Operations and Governance across multiple cloud platforms, primarily AWS and Azure, with some exposure to GCP. This role will be responsible for activities such as cost show-back and chargeback, cloud cost optimization, rightsizing, savings opportunities etc. Other responsibilities include supporting and Implementing governance strategies and processes, such as infrastructure requests, tagging, etc.
Required Skills:
Develop and implement FinOps strategies to optimize cloud spending across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including but not limited to monitoring and analyzing cloud usage patterns to identify areas for optimization
Assist in the design, improvement and enforcement of cloud governance policies and best practices
Assist in the management of cloud financial reporting, including cost allocation, show-back, and chargeback systems and forecasting models
Collaborate with various teams to identify cost-saving opportunities, asset management strategies and improve cloud resource utilization
Provide expert guidance on cloud cost optimization and governance to stakeholders at all levels
Stay current with the latest cloud technologies, FinOps practices, and industry best practices
Organize and document technical requirements and create technical design specifications sizing technical requirements related to incoming infrastructure requests
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
8+ years of experience in cloud technologies, with a focus on AWS and Azure
3+ years of experience in FinOps, cloud cost optimization, and governance
FinOps Certified Practitioner preferred but not required
Experience with cloud management and FinOps tools (e.g., Apptio, Cloudability, CloudHealth, etc)
Must have a strong understanding of AWS & Azure Cloud resources
Strong understanding of cloud pricing models and cost management strategies