Sr. Cloud Operations Expert – Google Cloud Platform & FinOps
Remote role
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Operations Cloud Expert with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) and FinOps practices to drive operational excellence, cost optimization, and cloud governance. This role will be responsible for managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability, optimizing cloud spend, and implementing best-in-class operational and financial management practices.
Compensation
$70 to $80/hr on W2
*This is the targeted compensation range for this role per hour. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance; 401(k).
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Operations (Google Cloud Platform)
- Manage, monitor, and optimize Google Cloud Platform infrastructure (Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, etc.)
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of cloud environments
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation for deployments
- Handle incident management, root cause analysis (RCA), and production support
- Monitor system health using tools like Cloud Monitoring, Logging, and third-party tools
FinOps & Cost Optimization
- Analyze and optimize cloud spend across Google Cloud Platform services
- Implement cost allocation, tagging, and chargeback/showback models
- Create budgets, forecasts, and cost reports for stakeholders
- Identify cost-saving opportunities (rightsizing, committed use discounts, autoscaling)
- Partner with engineering and finance teams to drive cost accountability
Governance & Compliance
- Establish and enforce cloud governance frameworks and policies
- Ensure security best practices, IAM controls, and compliance standards
- Implement cost governance policies and guardrails
- Support audits and ensure regulatory compliance
Automation & Optimization
- Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or similar tools
- Automate operational processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
- Optimize resource utilization and performance tuning
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with DevOps, engineering, finance, and business teams
- Provide insights and recommendations for cloud strategy and cost efficiency
- Present operational and financial metrics to leadership
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in cloud operations / DevOps / SRE
- Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
- Experience with FinOps practices (cost optimization, budgeting, forecasting)
- Expertise in Google Cloud Platform services: Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, VPC
- Experience with monitoring tools (Cloud Monitoring, Prometheus, Grafana)
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in Google Cloud Platform (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect)
- Familiarity with FinOps Foundation frameworks and principles
- Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS/Azure is a plus)
- Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization
- Experience with cost management tools (CloudHealth, Apptio, etc.)
Key Skills
- Cloud Operations & SRE Practices
- Cost Optimization & Financial Governance
- Automation & Infrastructure as Code
- Monitoring & Incident Management
- Stakeholder Communication
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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